Neart na Goàithe (NnG) offshore wind farm
Firth of Forth, off the Fife coast, Scotland, UK · 2020–2024 (first power October 2024, full operation expected 2024) · N/A (significant investment, specific GBP value not readily available)
The judgement call
Account-gated at launchThe project faced significant delays but successfully delivered first power, demonstrating resilience in overcoming external challenges. - The use of 8 MW turbines reflects the trend towards larger and more efficient wind turbines.
Key engineering challenges
Delays due to supply chain challenges and the COVID-19 pandemic. - Construction woes in the challenging North Sea environment. - Installation of large turbines and associated infrastructure in water depths of 40-60 meters.
Project facts
- Client / owner
- EDF Renewables and ESB
- Lead contractor
- Saipem (for foundations and installation)
- Lead designers
- N/A
- Project type
- new build
- Scale
- 450 MW capacity; 54 Siemens Gamesa SG 8.0-167 DD turbines
- Disciplines
- civil; structural; mechanical; electrical; marine; geotechnical
- Standards & frameworks
- N/A
Sources: NNG Offshore Wind: https://nngoffshorewind.com/ - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neart_Na_Gaoithe - Saipem: https://www.saipem.com/en/saipem-worldwide-projects/neart-na-gaoithe-offshore-wind-farm - EDF Renewables: https://france.edf-powersolutions.com/en/communiques/neart-na-gaoithe-offshore-wind-farm-generates-first-power/