Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 27, OWC has been awarded the cable engineering package for the 560 MW Green Volt floating wind farm, located off the east coast of Scotland. The scope of work includes offshore export and inter-array cables, as well as onshore infrastructure from the landfall point near Aberdeen to the designated substation. The assignment will be managed by OWC’s Scotland-based team and is scheduled for completion later this year.

Green Volt is being developed by Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn. The project will supply electricity to oil and gas platforms and also deliver power to the UK grid, making it a significant addition to the offshore renewable energy landscape.

OWC project manager Johnathan Love said: “We are proud to be part of such a pioneering project and to contribute with Scotland-based expertise to solve another key part of a project. Green Volt both advances floating wind and redefines how offshore energy systems can be decarbonised.”

OWC chief executive Will Cleverly stated: “It is a privilege to support a project that is setting new standards for floating wind and local content. Our contribution demonstrates the value of UK-based engineering talent and strengthens our position as a go-to partner for complex offshore wind developments.”

Since May 2023, OWC has provided extensive support to the Green Volt project. The consultancy has been involved in more than 15 workstreams, covering areas such as wind turbine generator package management, certification processes, metocean studies, Contracts for Difference requirements, and port assessments. This long-term engagement highlights OWC’s integral role in the overall development.

Green Volt project director Matthew Green commented: “Green Volt is proving floating wind technology can scale. There is huge opportunity to build a UK supply chain ready to act on the global opportunities ahead. We’re delighted to be working with OWC for cable engineering on the project, following their involvement in other workstreams over the past couple of years. To have this competence available on our doorstep in Scotland is a strength for the project.”

The Green Volt development represents a key milestone in advancing floating wind energy in the region. By combining expertise from local teams with the involvement of established developers, the project illustrates how collaborative approaches can accelerate the integration of new energy technologies. With a planned capacity of 560 MW, it will support ongoing efforts to diversify the energy mix while contributing to the long-term transition of offshore infrastructure.