The Arklow Bank Wind Park Phase 2 is a flagship offshore energy development situated off the coast of County Wicklow. As a critical component of Ireland’s renewable energy infrastructure, the project is designed to deliver a substantial 800 MW of clean power through the installation of up to 200 offshore wind turbines. This development represents a significant leap forward in meeting national offshore wind targets and enhancing energy security through sustainable, large-scale generation.
Jennings O’Donovan (JOD) served as the Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP), overseeing a comprehensive scope of both onshore and offshore infrastructure. This included the offshore substation structures, turbine foundations, and a complex network of inter-array and export cabling. The mandate further extended to the onshore substation, grid connection, and the development of essential portside facilities, including a dedicated operations and maintenance (O&M) base and pontoon infrastructure.
A core focus of the JOD mandate involved intricate design coordination and marine survey liaison. The team led intensive design risk assessments and implemented robust risk reduction measures to ensure full compliance with statutory health and safety obligations. Throughout the design phase, JOD managed a multidisciplinary team of specialist sub-consultants in offshore, marine, and electrical engineering, facilitating design workshops and site visits to maintain the highest safety and technical standards for this complex maritime environment.