North Sea Wind Farm Case Study | Apex Bridge Energy

Project Overview

In 2024, Apex Bridge Energy conducted a comprehensive feasibility study for a 500MW offshore wind farm in the North Sea. The study focused on technical viability, environmental impact, and economic feasibility in one of Europe's most promising offshore wind regions.

Technical Specifications

Location: 25km off the coast of Aberdeen
Water Depth: 35-45m
Turbine Type: Siemens Gamesa SG 14-222 DD
Number of Turbines: 35
Rated Capacity: 14MW per turbine
Total Capacity: 500MW
Substation: Offshore HVDC platform

Power Generation

Average Wind Speed: 10.5 m/s
Capacity Factor: 52%
Annual Energy Production: 2,280 GWh
Equivalent to: 600,000 homes
CO2 Reduction: 1.2 million tonnes/year

Economic Analysis

CAPEX: €1.8 billion
OPEX: €45 million/year
LCOE: €65/MWh
NPV: €320 million
IRR: 8.5%
Payback Period: 12 years

Project Journey

Phase 1: Site Assessment

Initial evaluation and planning:

Wind resource assessment
Bathymetric survey
Grid connection analysis
Environmental baseline study

Phase 2: Technical Design

Engineering and optimization:

Turbine layout optimization
Foundation design
Substation configuration
Export cable routing

Phase 3: Economic Analysis

Financial and social impact assessment:

Cost modeling and optimization
Revenue projections
Risk assessment
Supply chain analysis

Key Learnings

This project has demonstrated several important insights for future offshore wind developments in the North Sea:

Critical importance of accurate wind resource assessment in deep water conditions
Value of optimized turbine layout for maximum energy yield
Significance of environmental impact mitigation in marine ecosystems
Importance of robust supply chain planning for offshore projects

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North Sea Wind Farm Feasibility Study