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The Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm, Scotland’s largest renewable energy source, features 84 Siemens Gamesa turbines generating 588MW of electricity. Dura Composites supplied non-conductive Glass Reinforced Polymer (GRP) products for this £2.65 billion project.
The Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm is a wind farm close to the Beatrice oil field in the Moray Firth, 13 km off the north east coast of Scotland. Scotland’s single largest source of renewable energy, this £2.65bn project involves 84 Siemens Gamesa turbines and achieves 588MW of electricity.
Dura Composites specialises in the supply of high quality non-conductive Glass Reinforced Polymer (GRP) grating, handrail and slab products which are ideal for use in electrified environments across the energy and utilities industries. Our clients, RJ McLeod and Siemens Wind Power and Renewables Division were looking for a material for the Beatrice project which was non-conductive, met specific load classes, was easy to install, corrosion-resistant, slip-resistant, and that could comply with the existing colour scheme currently employed for similar projects.
Dura Composites extensive GRP product range meant that we could provide live load tested solutions for a vast range of applications across the site. Our flooring products feature UV inhibitors which protect against sun degradation and the innovative anti-slip surface is tested to an incredible 1.1 million footfalls in accordance with BS 7976-2:2002+A1:2013.
Siemens Renewable Energy
RJ Mcleod Ltd
Standard Mesh 50mm
Structural Profiles
This was an extremely exciting project where we were able to showcase the breadth of our offering – often in technically challenging locations. Solutions installed at the substation included GRP raised bund access flooring with pedestals, GRP Vehicular Open Mesh Trench Covers (C250 Rated), GRP Vehicular Solid Drawpit Covers (C250 Rated), GRP Up & Over Fabrication Stair Access, GRP Modular KeyClamp Handrailing and GRP Building Access Fabrication Stairs.
By choosing durable GRP composites over more traditional materials, our clients were able to ensure that their maintenance contractors and on-site personnel can carry out their tasks safely and efficiently with minimal risk. The products all offer excellent lifecycle benefits for our end client and we look forward to working on future projects that help deliver both safety and long-term value for the Energy Industry.
Joe Hunt
Industrial Sales Manager at Dura Composites
Our innovative recyclable products can help accelerate the construction of critical infrastructure. Talk to our experienced team about how you can tap into our specialist knowledge and engineering capability for your project.
After 16 years at Dura, I’ve worked on almost every project scenario imaginable! I really enjoy my work in the Energy and Renewables sector, especially now we offer the lowest embodied carbon GRP products out there.
Industrial Sales Manager
I’m almost as passionate about composites as I am about football! My favourite project would have to be using our GRP Dura Slab to transform the retail subflooring and car park decks for Tesco supermarket chain.
Industrial Account Manager
I love the diversity of my work, especially when it comes to ensuring the walking surfaces people use every day are not only functional but safe. My specialisms include automotive projects and trench covers.
Industrial Account Manager
With over 15 years in GRP, I deliver design, supply and install diverse projects from 240m rail depot gantries to water chamber covers. I find being on site the best way to exceed expectations and meet program!
New Business & Project Manager
With 32 years of experience in the industry, you could say I’m pretty passionate about it. On a sunny day, it doesn’t get better than visiting a beautiful marina to measure up for one of our GRP walkways.
New Business Manager
