RPS continues its role to deliver floating offshore wind as a member of the Celtic Sea Cluster
The Celtic Sea Cluster’s vision is to make the Celtic Sea the best place in the world to develop offshore wind.
Offshore wind projects in the Celtic Sea
The UK’s Offshore Wind Leasing Round 5 is an exciting opportunity for developers, with lease areas adding up to 4.5 GW of potential generating capacity.
As with any major infrastructure project, there will be challenges to overcome – such as adapting to the evolution of floating offshore wind, a relatively new technology.
Our consultants have a long history of delivering consents and providing a range of technical support in Wales and the South West of England, as well as internationally. On this page, read their advice on factors to consider in the Celtic Sea, as well as guidance on developing effective solutions.
Floating offshore wind
Floating wind technology is opening up markets where fixed turbines are unsuitable, unlocking the 80% of global offshore wind resource that occurs in deeper water. Round 5 aims to establish a new floating wind sector in the Celtic Sea. Learn more about its benefits and key considerations.
Wet storage
This article looks at the concept of ‘wet storage’ and how the consenting process will approach this – as well as conversations about handling new challenges from new technologies from an environmental impact/consenting perspective.
Marine Net Gain
The drive for environmental enhancement and marine biodiversity is changing the way offshore projects are leased and designed. Find out more here, with examples from the Celtic and North Seas.
Interaction with commercial fisheries and other stakeholders
It’s important that project developers engage early with stakeholders, ensuring that they receive the right information at the right time. Read 5 more tips from our Commercial Fisheries team on effective stakeholder engagement, specific to Celtic Sea projects.
Site investigations for floating wind projects
Find out more about what site investigation surveys for floating offshore wind will entail.
About Tetra Tech RPS Energy
Our consultants have contributed to more than 6 GW of operational offshore wind power in the UK. We are currently working on several floating offshore wind projects such as Ossian and Ayre. We have a wealth of offshore wind, renewables and other experience in the Celtic Sea area, as well as internationally. This includes a number of the offshore wind sector's major "firsts", such as Hornsea One, Two and Three (the world's largest offshore wind farms at the time), and Berwick Bank, which is Scotland's largest offshore wind farm.
Click on the articles above to find key contacts for each topic, or:
Explore our Celtic Sea experience
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The META Project, Pembrokeshire – Marine Licence Consent
RPS is delighted to have supported Marine Energy Wales through the consenting process to obtain a Marine Licence for the META Project Phase 2. -
Successfully navigating the complex regulatory regime of the Irish and Celtic Seas
The consenting route for an offshore renewable project and its associated onshore infrastructure in the Irish and Celtic Seas is complex. Depending on the scale (MW) of the project, there are diffe... -
Pembroke Dock Infrastructure Project
We provided a multi-disciplinary service for the development of Pembroke Dock to support the emerging marine renewable energy sector developing off the Welsh coast.
Key contacts
Nicola Simpson
Director of Offshore Renewables, EAME