INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND SPONSORS OF REGIONAL FOCUS
RIDGEWAY RENEWABLES
PROTECTING OFFSHORE ENERGY RESOURCES
FILTER UNIT APPLICATIONS FOR OFFSHORE WIND FARMS... • Scour protection of Subsea structure (e.g. Monopile)
• Protect export cable • Protect cable at j-tube bell mouth • Protect cable crossings • Protect cable arrays • Secure and protect cable over bedrock
CASE STUDY – SHERINGHAM SHOAL The filter unit has recently been installed at Sheringham Shoal offshore wind farm and hailed a success by the client and contractor. The product was deployed specifically for the protection and stabilisation of the HDPE pipe which extended from the j-tube bell mouth, ISS (Integrated Subsea Services) were contracted to complete the works and they regarded it as a best, most simple, cost effective solution to cable protection.
Established in 1969, Ridgeway are a major supplier within the construction and engineering sector in Northern Ireland. As supply chain and logistics specialists they are an expanding company with sights firmly focused on evolving in the UK renewable energy market.
RENEWABLES DEVELOPMENT In 2009 Ridgeway quickly saw an opportunity and developed its steel and GRP product ranges, skills and resources to form their new division called Ridgeway Renewables. In the same year it became a stocking agent for the global organisation Sumitomo and currently distribute their filter unit which is recognised as an advanced solution to subsea scour and cable protection. This relationship has flourished as this exciting, innovative and yet simple product has been promoted to developers, contractors, divers and marine specialists throughout Ireland and the UK.
KYOWA FILTER UNIT Designed to protect sub marine structures from the unpredictable sub sea environment, the filter units unique structure is designed to significantly reduce installation costs while providing full scour and cable protection.
ADVANTAGES OF USING FILTER UNIT... • Highly durable and flexible • Vessel time and cost reduced • Reduced installation time • No remedial work • One point lifting system for easy deployment
• No seabed preparation required • Increased productivity • Reduced carbon foot print • Minimum 50 years lifespan in saline water
• Minimum 30 years lifespan to UV light • 100% environmentally friendly • Promotes biodiversity • Diver or ROV
SUPPLY CHAIN EXPERIENCE Ridgeway has the supply chain experience and the national contacts to ensure that clients have the best cable and scour protection package available to suit their specific requirements.
COMMITMENT Working closely with their supplier Sumisho-Kyowa and with full support from Invest Northern Ireland sustainable development team, they are committed to providing the most cost effective solution to meet the increasing demands of the developers with new challenges for safer, more economical best value and proven product innovations.
Ridgeway Renewables
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