As part of the FEED phase 1, Aker Solutions will lead the design of the high voltage offshore substation (HVAC), overall system design, and onshore high voltage equipment. This includes the engineering design of the electrical infrastructure, integration of renewable energy sources from the floating wind farm supplying power to oil & gas assets and to mainland UK, design of a large jacket substructure, as well as planning for the transport and installation of the substation.

Aker Solutions will bring its experience and expertise from delivering offshore substations to drive innovation, standardization, and efficiency in this groundbreaking initiative. The company’s presence in the UK, with offices in London and Aberdeen, will be crucial for local engagement and ensuring effective support for the project. The delivery will provide work across several Aker Solutions locations, including Fornebu, Mumbai, London, and Aberdeen.

“Our partnership with ABB to support Vårgrønn and Flotation Energy on Green Volt underscores our dedication to contribute to Europe’s vision for accelerating the deployment of offshore wind. This collaboration will also make a significant contribution to our shared commitment to building profitable value chains for the European offshore wind industry,” says Henrik Inadomi, Executive Vice President for New Energies in Aker Solutions.

The GreenVolt project is a 560 MW offshore wind project being developed by Vårgrønn and Flotation Energy. The project aims to establish the first commercial-scale floating wind farm in Europe and will contribute to the UK’s ambitions to become a world leader in floating offshore wind.