Rovco, a leading provider of technology-driven offshore wind solutions, has been selected to carry out site characterization operations for the Green Volt floating offshore wind farm.
This project, located 80 km east of Peterhead in Scotland, is set to become one of the world’s largest floating wind farms upon its completion in 2029.
Green Volt: A Major Renewable Energy Contributor
Developed by Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn as a joint venture, Green Volt has the potential to generate up to 560 MW of clean energy, enough to power multiple oil and gas platforms in the Outer Moray Firth (OWF) area.
This project is expected to contribute significantly to the UK’s renewable energy goals, reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by an estimated 1 million tons per year while providing up to 1.5 TWh of clean electricity annually.
Moreover, Green Volt will bolster the local supply chain and create new jobs in Scotland’s burgeoning floating offshore wind sector.
Rovco’s Role in Site Characterization
Rovco’s scope of work includes conducting geophysical surveys in the OWF array area, offshore and nearshore export cable corridors, shallow Piezocone Penetration Test (PCPT), and vibrocoring.
These surveys, utilizing Rovco’s DP2 survey vessel, the Glomar Supporter, will commence from Aberdeen in July 2024 and will be instrumental in informing the anchor design for the floating turbines, ultimately streamlining Green Volt’s development.
Rovco’s Expertise in Offshore Wind Solutions
Craig Davis, Director of Site Characterisation at Rovco, expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating: “We are thrilled to be collaborating with Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn on Green Volt’s site characterization operations.
This project not only showcases the effectiveness of our advanced technology but also highlights the adaptability of Rovco’s offshore wind capabilities.
Green Volt is our first project focused on shallow geotechnical data, and we are proud to be part of this groundbreaking Scottish floating wind development, contributing to the expansion of the UK’s flourishing offshore wind industry.”