Wind Energy – Thistle Wind Partners
Engineering consulting group COWI has been awarded a contract by Thistle Wind Partners (TWP), a joint venture involving DEME, Qair and Aspiravi, with a focus on Scottish offshore wind development.
Under the contract, COWI will conduct a Pre-FEED study for TWP’s Ayre and Bowdun offshore wind farms, which would enter construction in 2029 and produce more than 2GW of energy by 2032 – 2033.
Utilising its local and global engineering expertise, COWI will provide essential analysis for the foundation design of each project.
Both projects were allocated as part of the ScotWind leasing round in 2022, and when complete, will play a key role in supporting Scotland and the wider UK’s net zero targets.
The Ayre project, located to the east of Orkney, is a 1GW floating-foundation offshore wind farm, whilst Bowdun is a 1GW fixed wind project and is situated off the coast of Aberdeenshire.
Through its local supply chain targets for these projects, TWP is supporting Scotland and the wider UK in developing exportable goods and services for the global offshore wind sector.
COWI will deliver a comprehensive Pre-FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) study that integrates both electrical and civil design elements. The study will determine the feasibility of the development of robust electrical infrastructure, featuring inter-array cables that connect to offshore substations, enhancing power distribution efficiency for each project.
