Moray West Delivers First Power to the Grid

3/07/24, 8:05 AM

The highly anticipated Moray West wind farm project has successfully produced its first power.

Following the significant Financial Investment Decision milestone achieved in April 2023, the project team has diligently worked through an intensive and successful construction phase. This dedication has culminated in this landmark achievement – the delivery of first power to the National Electricity Transmission System.

Bautista Rodriguez, Chief Operating Officer of Ocean Winds, said: 

“Announcing first power for Moray West in the current international context marks Ocean Winds’ commitment to successful delivery, adaptability, reactivity and resilience, as well as highlighting the tremendous work from our teams. With two more projects in development in the United Kingdom and Moray East already operating, we are proud to take an active and growing part in the United Kingdom’s energy transition. Our long-term presence in the Moray Firth region developing supply chain, unlocking local opportunities and generating clean energy through state-of-the-art offshore wind projects is the perfect example of what Ocean Winds is committed to delivering in its 16 secured projects worldwide.”

Pete Geddes, Project Director for Moray West, said: 

“I am so proud of the Moray West project team, and our supply chain partners, which have worked tirelessly, professionally, and safely to ensure we are able to celebrate reaching the First Power milestone on Moray West. I am delighted that we have been able to maintain the project timeline, and I’m looking forward to a timely handover to the new Operations team in the first months of 2025. To meet UK government targets for offshore wind deployment, it is vital that policy is stable and supportive, to nurture investor confidence, and thereby avoid the risk of market and regulatory shock.”

The 882MW wind farm is nearing the end of the construction phase and will become fully operational in 2025 in line with the originally projected commercial operations date.

This achievement is a testament to the hard work and unwavering commitment of the entire OW team. It also highlights the invaluable collaboration of all the project's suppliers who have played a crucial role in turning this vision into reality.