Offshore Wind
XceCo has appointed Deutsche Windtechnik Offshore (DWT) to deliver a five-year operations and maintenance (O&M) contract for the Lynn & Inner Dowsing (LID) offshore wind farms.
Lynn and Inner Dowsing comprises two adjacent wind farms 5 km off the coast near Skegness, Lincolnshire.
The contract commences 1 April 2027. The agreement covers all 54 Siemens SWT-3.6-107 wind turbines, with a combined installed capacity of 194.4 MW.
The award represents a significant step in DWT’s offshore development in the UK, building on years of offshore maintenance and major component exchange experience to assume responsibility for an integrated, long-term O&M service programme.
It also highlights the opportunities for independent providers to support the UK’s maturing offshore wind fleet.
Operational since 2009, Lynn & Inner Dowsing comprises two adjacent wind farms, each with 27 turbines, approximately 5 km off the coast near Skegness, Lincolnshire. The wind farms have historically followed a self-perform servicing model, with XceCo overseeing their operations and maintenance as asset manager.
The appointment of DWT marks an evolution of that approach: an independent service provider will deliver the agreed full-scope O&M services, while XceCo continues in its asset-management role. The agreement illustrates how established offshore wind assets can adopt alternative long-term servicing arrangements as they mature.
Mobilisation work is underway ahead of the contract start, including technical and operational handover, workforce integration, operating processes, systems and facilities.
The immediate focus is on a safe and structured transition, maintaining continuity of operations and establishing a strong basis for reliable long-term performance.
