Perspective - Royal Haskoning in the UK

Wind energy trends
Wind energy projects in the UK are entering a new phase. Turbines are getting larger, capacity
greater, associated infrastructure more complex, regulations more challenging, and – for offshore
developments – waters deeper.
Royal HaskoningDHV has been working at the forefront of the wind industry since its inception, from
early onshore wind farms and Round 1 offshore projects, to the giant offshore farms planned as part of
Round 3. The UK currently leads the world in offshore wind development.
Royal HaskoningDHV has expanded and shaped its experienced renewables team to handle the
demands of this fast-paced wind industry. We make our experience count, and we offer an unrivalled
service covering a wealth of specialist skills. Working alongside developers, from early site prospecting
through to the construction and operational phase, has equipped Royal HaskoningDHV with the
knowledge to provide expert solutions for challenging issues such as consenting, transport and
logistics, health and safety – and many more. We are flexible, experienced, responsive, and ready to
tackle new challenges as more ground-breaking projects are taken forward.
Royal HaskoningDHV is working on onshore and offshore wind energy sites culminating in the
realisation of major headline projects:
Contents
Wind energy trends 3
Dealing with EIA and consents 4
Managing risk offshore 6
Site assessment 8
Grid connections 10
Transport & logistics 12
Dedicated wind energy team 14
Royal HaskoningDHV’s wind energy achievements 16
n Providing a range of consultancy support from
project inception to completion of the Thanet
Offshore Wind Farm, currently the world’s
largest operational wind farm;
n Lead Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
consultant for the up to 560MW Dudgeon
Offshore Wind Farm, including a 45km onshore
grid connection and one of Europe’s largest
onshore substations;
n EIA Co-ordinator for offshore and onshore
elements of the first project development
phase of the Dogger Bank and Firth of Forth
Round 3 Zones;
n To see just some of Royal HaskoningDHV’s
Wind Energy achievements turn to page 16.
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