Siemens Energy Selected for Berwick Bank B Turbines and Substations

SSE has selected Siemens Energy as preferred supplier for wind turbines and offshore substation platforms for the 1.4 GW Berwick Bank B offshore wind project, planned around 38 km off the Scottish coast.

The appointment remains subject to a final investment decision by SSE and final contract award. Preparatory offshore construction could begin in 2028, with turbine and offshore substation installation scheduled to start in 2030 and continue through to 2032.

Berwick Bank B forms part of the wider 4.3 GW Berwick Bank Offshore Wind Farm development. If completed at full capacity, the overall project could become one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms.

Under the preferred supplier arrangement, Siemens Energy would draw on its UK manufacturing, engineering and project delivery network, including turbine blade production in Hull, engineering and project work in Manchester, assembly activities in Newcastle and operations in Scotland.

The project is expected to support 2,677 manufacturing, engineering, project delivery and servicing roles across the UK. Around 2,222 would be based across northern England, with a further 455 supported in Scotland.

SSE will also establish 200 engineering and project delivery roles in Glasgow, including 80 new positions, while Siemens Energy is expected to support 255 delivery and servicing roles in Scotland, including 50 new jobs at Montrose Port.

“Through our partnership with Siemens Energy, this one project can support thousands of high-quality jobs and industrial capability from Hull, Newcastle and Manchester to Glasgow and Montrose,” said Martin Pibworth, Chief Executive of SSE.

Siemens Energy is also expanding its Scottish presence with a new Glasgow office expected to employ up to 150 people.

“From turbine blade manufacturing to engineering, project delivery and assembly across our sites in Hull, Manchester, Newcastle and Scotland, this project has the potential to draw upon the breadth of skills and experience we have developed across the UK,” said Darren Davidson, Managing Director, Siemens Energy UK & I.

SSE expects to take a final investment decision on Berwick Bank B late next year.