Sennen has been awarded a contract by EDF Renewables to deliver operations software for its global offshore wind portfolio.
The new technology will enable EDF Renewables to manage operations across its international offshore wind projects notably in France and the UK, using one centralised system.
This multi-site capability was crucial to the contract win, Sennen said, and was developed as a result of funding from the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership, which awarded the company £40,000 in grant funding last year.
The roll-out of the Sennen system will start in January 2022 and it will be used to power the control room for the wind farms, maximising the use of valuable technicians and vessels while ensuring safe working.
It will allow EDF Renewables to plan ahead and respond to real time data so O&M teams can make informed decisions without delay.
It also means the performance of each wind farm can be closely monitored.
The five-year contract was awarded as part of a competitive tender process involving several other technology companies, Sennen said.
EDF director of asset management and operations strategy Pierre-Emmanuel Guillot said: “We are happy to seal and develop this new partnership with Sennen.
“We are looking forward to exploring the functionalities of its software for our offshore wind farm global activity.”
Sennen chief executive officer and co-founder Gaby Amiel (pictured) said: “Winning this contract is a game changer for us and puts EDF Renewables at the forefront of digital transformation in the sector.
“Our turnover has doubled this year as a result of this and several other wins.
“It’s a fantastic validation of our technology, which will showcase the benefits of digitisation to the wider industry.”
OWGP programme director Andrew Macdonald said: “Since engaging with OWGP, Sennen has made significant strides in the sector.
“The team has increased jobs by a third and doubled the company’s turnover and, with this latest contract win, the company has secured its future as a major software provider to the global offshore wind sector.”