PROJECT CERTIFICATION FOR PRESTIGIOUS OFFSHORE WIND PROJECT

Arklow Bank Wind Park Phase 2, off the East coast of Ireland at Arklow, Co. Wicklow, is a €2.5 billion offshore wind project from SSE Renewables. Targeting operation in 2028, Arklow Bank Phase 2 will generate up to 800MW of electricity - enough to power almost 850,000 homes with green energy – and offset around 830 million kilos of harmful carbon emissions annually.

The wind park includes up to 62 wind turbines and two offshore substation platforms. And Bureau Veritas is playing its part in the safe delivery of the project through project certification during the design phase, covering the wind turbines, foundations, towers and sub-stations according to international standards.

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Bureau Veritas was awarded project certification following a competitive tender process. With more than 25 years expertise in wind and solar, and a 100+ year history in the power sector, we combine the renewables experience and expertise to help ensure the safety, quality and performance of major projects like Arklow Bank Wind Park Phase 2.

Our specialist team of offshore wind professionals will be working closely with the UK and Ireland’s clean energy champion, SSE Renewables, across every aspect of the design, construction and operation.

Delivery of the Arklow Bank Wind Park Phase 2 project will make a significant contribution to the Irish Government’s climate action target of 7GW of offshore wind by 2030. The project which is one of the first tranche of Irish projects to be developed was recently awarded a Maritime Area Consent (MAC).

The project also holds consents for its Onshore Grid Infrastructure (OGI) and Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) at South Dock, Arklow Harbour.

Speaking when the contract was awarded, John, O’Sullivan, Project Manager, SSE Renewables, said: “We are delighted to partner with Bureau Veritas who will manage project certification during the development phase of the project. Safety is a core value at SSE Renewables and it is critical that the highest standards are met and maintained in line with all regulatory requirements.”