SSE Renewables has achieved a significant safety milestone on its Berwick Bank Wind Farm project, recording one million hours of safe contractor working.

The project, which aims to power over six million homes, has been in development for several years. Despite awaiting a decision from the Scottish Government on its Section 36 consent application, the project team has been actively progressing surveys and other activities.

Over 200 surveys and site visits have been completed since 2019, with a significant portion of the one million hours logged offshore. The project team has worked closely with the Scottish Fisherman's Federation to minimise disruption to fishing activities.

The Berwick Bank wind farm is expected to play a crucial role in meeting Scotland's and the UK's net zero targets.


Alex Meredith, Berwick Bank Project Director, SSE Renewables, said: "This safety milestone shows the heights this team is reaching to deliver this extraordinary project. 200 activities, 15 vessels, countless sim ops and coordination activities, a million hours – all without a lost time incident. Doing exceptional work requires the team to have first class basics in place and I congratulate the team on maintaining the relentless focus on safety. Over the course of the campaigns, we have made decisions to stop work and call vessels in to ensure we keep our teams safe. We will always maintain SSE's non-negotiable safety standards with all our partners as the work to deliver this exceptional project continues. The million-hour milestone is an important achievement and an opportunity to redouble our efforts to maintain our proud safety record."

Bryan O'Connor, Berwick Bank Geotechncial Package Manager, SSE Renewables, added: "Today, we celebrate not just the completion of an extraordinary survey campaign, but the successful collaboration, innovation, and dedication that made it possible.

"This achievement reflects the hard work of everyone involved and underscores our commitment to excellence. It's a testament to what we can accomplish when we work together with a shared vision and purpose."