Wind Farm Connection in Easington
Project Description
SCD was contracted to complete phase 2 of the £700 million off-shore wind farm connection at Easington by the East Coast. Connecting the 219MW site to the grid, SCD excavated and ducted the trench for the 132kV cable from Easington, the location of the onshore arrival of the cable, through to a new substation in Hedon 40km away, and completed the cable installation operations.
SCD's portion of the project involved working in difficult agricultural conditions and environmentally sensitive areas.
The Wind Farm, which is located 8km off the Holderness Coast in the North Sea, is designed to generate power for 170,000 homes in the local area.
Project Summary
Installation of 40km 132kV dual circuit, with fibre pilot.
Trench route through agriculturally sensitive areas.
Close working relationships are required with land agents.