At 4.1GW Berwick Bank is planning to become the largest offshore windfarm in the world. This is enough generating capacity to power Scotland’s homes twice over and it would play a critical role in meeting the UK’s wind energy targets. But in order to move ahead it must overcome a range of challenges from obtaining planning consent to understanding the incredibly complex and variable ground conditions. Project owner SSE Renewables, and its supply chain will be tested like never before.

Guests

Richard Holland, Geotechnical Package Lead Engineer Berwick Bank Wind Farm, SSE Renewables

Alex Meredith, Project Director Berwick Bank Wind Farm, SSE Renewables

Pamela Phillips, Project Manager Berwick Bank Wind Farm, SSE Renewables

Julia Roope, Global Business Development Manager Offshore Wind, Fugro

Mark Schreiber, Project Director, Fugro

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