Scope of Work
Categories:
Offshore Substation DesignOffshore Substation ManufactureOffshore Substation InstallationOnshore Substation DesignOnshore Substation ManufactureOnshore Substation InstallationOnshore Converter DesignOnshore Converter ManufactureOnshore Converter InstallationGrid ConnectionDigital Systems
Lifecycle Stages:
DevelopmentConstruction
Quantities:1 offshore substation, 1 onshore substation, 2 onshore converters
Contract Details
Contract Value:£135M
Adjusted to 2025:€215.7M
Currency:GBP
Award Date:28 Jan 2016
Client:
Galloper Wind Farm Ltd
Description
GE Grid Solutions was contracted, alongside Petrofac, to engineer and deliver the electrical system for grid connection of the Galloper offshore wind farm. GE’s scope included overall electrical system design; onshore and offshore substation equipment including power transformers and 132 kV/33 kV gas-insulated switchgear; two static var compensators for dynamic voltage support and grid code compliance; protection and control systems; telecommunications between the onshore and offshore substations; and ancillary electrical equipment (auxiliary/earthing transformers, batteries, backup generators and LV systems).