Aker Solutions and ABB will conduct the first-phase FEED for the 560-MW GreenVolt floating offshore wind project in the central UK North Sea, 80 km from Peterhead, eastern Scotland.
This is a joint venture between Vårgrønn and Flotation Energy.
Aker Solutions will lead the design of the high-voltage offshore substation (HVAC), and the overall system design, and work on the onshore HV equipment.
The work scope includes the engineering design of the electrical infrastructure; integration of renewable energy from the floating wind farm that will provide power to North Sea oil and gas facilities and the UK grid; design of the large jacket substructure; and planning for the transport and installation of the substation.
ABB will lead the electrical infrastructure development, including integrated automation and telecommunications systems for the offshore platform and onshore substation.
