SSE awards certification job for 800-MW Irish offshore wind project

France’s Bureau Veritas SA (EPA:BVI) has been picked to provide project certification services for SSE Renewables’ up to 800-MW Arklow Bank Wind Park Phase 2 wind project in Irish waters.

The contract was awarded after a competitive tender process held by SSE Renewables, the unit of utility SSE plc (LON:SSE) said on Friday. Financial details were kept under wraps.

The French inspection and certification services group will be in charge of the project certification during the design phase, with its scope of work covering the wind turbines, foundations, towers and sub-stations.

Arklow Bank Wind Park Phase 2 is a continuation of the 25.2-MW Arklow Bank wind park, built in 2003/04 and owned by GE Energy. The new wind farm will be located off the County Wicklow coastline, eastern Ireland, expanding the existing seven-turbine complex. SSE Renewables plans to bring the second plant online by 2028.

Arklow Bank Wind Park Phase 2 will require some EUR 2.5 billion (USD 2.7bn) in investments. The project was awarded a maritime area consent (MAC) in December 2022.

The up to 62-turbine complex is expected to produce electricity for close to 850,000 homes annually.

(EUR 1.0 = USD 1.090)

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