ABERDEEN, UK—Apollo has completed a pre-FEED study for Celtic Sea Power for a floating offshore wind development in the Celtic Sea offshore west Wales.
Courtesy Apollo
The study, conducted with Vekta, examined coordinated solutions to bring the generated power to Pembroke. It led to the recommendation of two commercial-scale substations located in two of the three primary development areas identified by The Crown Estate, and a smaller multi-connection offshore substation (MOS) in the Pembrokeshire Demonstration Zone.
According to Apollo, the results will support engineering design and compliance with the evolving regulatory environment. Use of the designs could speed up project delivery and maximize the potential of the first commercial scale floating offshore wind projects via a coordinated approach.
Previously Apollo worked with Celtic Sea Power in the concept phase to help define the offshore design envelope and onshore connections. Potentially the project could also provide an offshore coordinated electrical link for floating offshore wind developments in the Celtic Sea.
Starting at the end of the year, the Crown Estate leasing round will make available areas for 4.5 GW in the Celtic Sea.
