From its Glasgow office, OWC will manage three technical packages: wind turbines, wind resource and layouts, and cables, civils, and electrical systems, while also overseeing project coordination. ABL will assist with installation support. Empire Engineering will focus on the foundation package for both sites, handling concept selection, design reviews, benchmarking, and bankability assessments for fixed and floating systems.
The Ayre wind farm, a floating project, is located 33km off Orkney, covering 200km². The Bowdun wind farm, a bottom-fixed project, lies 44km off Aberdeen, spanning 187km². These projects utilize distinct technologies to address unique engineering needs.
Lee Goulding, TWP’s engineering and technical director, said: “These projects present differing design requirements across floating and fixed-foundation technologies.” The collaboration aims to deliver a combined 2GW of renewable energy capacity.
Benoit Briere, head of floating wind at Empire Engineering, noted: “The team was proud to support projects that address Scotland’s energy transition goals.” These efforts contribute to sustainable energy development in the region.
Kate Johanessen, OWC’s country manager in Scotland, stated: “It’s our mission to support the holistic optimisation of the project design and delivery strategy from the pre-FEED stage towards implementation.” This underscores OWC’s focus on efficient project execution.
The Ayre and Bowdun projects advance Scotland’s renewable energy goals through innovative engineering and technology, with TWP, OWC, and Empire Engineering working together to ensure successful project outcomes.
