# Siemens Energy Selected for Scotland's Berwick Bank B Wind Project SSE names Siemens Energy as preferred supplier for turbines and substations in Scotland. - **Source:** [offshoreWIND.biz](https://www.offshorewind.biz) - **Published:** 2026-11-11 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/ec305b85-afea-4f48-89c5-3adb5d88cebe ## Strategic Supplier Selection SSE has officially selected Siemens Energy as the preferred supplier for wind turbines and offshore substation platforms for the 1.4 GW Berwick Bank B project. This development is situated in the outer Firth of Forth, approximately 38 kilometres off the Scottish coast, representing a significant phase in SSE's broader 4.3 GW offshore wind development portfolio. ## Partnership and Execution Siemens Energy will collaborate with Smulders-HSM to deliver the required offshore substation platforms. This appointment remains strictly subject to a final investment decision by SSE, which is currently anticipated in late 2027. The project successfully secured a contract for difference in the UK’s Allocation Round 7, providing a clear financial framework for future progress. ## Employment Impact Analysis The selection is projected to support 2,677 jobs across the United Kingdom, spanning manufacturing, engineering, and project delivery roles. Specifically, 2,222 positions are linked to Siemens Energy's operations in northern England, while 455 roles are expected to be supported by Siemens Energy and SSE across Scotland, contributing significantly to the regional labor market and industrial growth. ## Cumulative Job Creation This agreement brings the total number of UK jobs generated through Berwick Bank B commitments to 3,272, including 985 roles specifically in Scotland. Previous commitments include 465 jobs associated with Seaway7 for foundation and cable installation, alongside 100 long-term operations and maintenance positions and 30 construction roles based at the planned Montrose Port facility. ## Project Timeline Milestones Following the final investment decision, preparatory offshore construction works for the Berwick Bank B project are slated to commence in 2028. The installation phase for the wind turbines and offshore substation platforms is scheduled to begin in 2030, with the entire installation process expected to conclude by 2032, marking a major infrastructure milestone. ## Context of Offshore Expansion The 1.4 GW Berwick Bank B phase is a critical component of SSE's wider 4.3 GW offshore wind development strategy. By securing a contract for difference earlier this year, the project has established a stable revenue mechanism, which is essential for managing the high capital expenditure associated with large-scale offshore wind infrastructure projects in Scotland. ## Supply Chain Integration The involvement of multiple specialized firms like Seaway7 and Smulders-HSM highlights the complex supply chain required for offshore wind deployment. These partnerships ensure that technical expertise in foundation design, cable installation, and substation engineering is integrated effectively, allowing the developer to manage risks while scaling up renewable energy capacity in the North Sea. ## Future Industry Outlook As the UK continues to prioritize offshore wind, projects like Berwick Bank B serve as benchmarks for regional economic development and energy transition. The reliance on preferred supplier agreements helps mitigate uncertainty, ensuring that major components are sourced efficiently while aligning with the strict timelines required to meet national renewable energy generation targets by 2032. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.offshorewind.biz/2026/11/11/siemens-energy-named-preferred-supplier-for-berwick-bank-b-offshore-wind-turbines-and-substations — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._