F. Supply Chain Employment Opportunity
The table below sets out projected employment levels (FTE basis) during the construction phase of the EA1 Project. These estimates are based on information obtained fromthe supply chain in the course of EA1’smarket engagement activities.
Package Turbines
Foundations Substations Array Cable Installation O&M Totals
Table: Projected employment totals based on supplier information 2016
2017 900
100
1,000 250 50
2018 900
1,000 400 50
850 100 2,200 3,200 2019 2020 2021
400
850 70
1,320
70 70
70 70
The totals above exceed the peak total of around 1,400 FTEs calculated using themethodology used to inform EA1’s consent submission. The difference is due to the different basis of calculation employed in the two projections. The socio economic study (used to informthe consent submission) used industry benchmarks based on MWof installed generation, compared to the direct estimates provided by the supply chain.
We recognise that the forecasting of such information is not precise, however, we are satisfied fromthe information presented to us that EA1’s employment target of between 1,500 – 3,000 jobs is achievable.
Further notes around the basis of the supplier employment projections received are set out below: Wind Turbine Generators (WTG)
The employment opportunities created by themanufacturing of wind turbine generators for the EA1 Project could be up to 1000 FTE depending on the turbine solution. Themanufacturing will be followed by offshore installation and commissioning duringwhich up to a further 170 positions could be produced. Depending on the turbine solution around 70 operations andmaintenance personnel will be required for the lifetime of the assets, which is currently envisaged to be 25 years.
WTG Foundations
The employment opportunities created by the fabrication ofWTG Foundations for the EA1 Project are estimated to be approximately 1,000, depending on themanufacturing solution. Electrical Substations
The employment opportunities created by the construction of the on and offshore electrical substations are unclear at present; however requirements are estimated to be approximately 400. These positions will bemulti discipline (as detailed in Annex 5) and will be located at the onshore substation location and in offshore platform fabrication yards.
Array Cable
The employment opportunities created by themanufacturing of array cable for the EA1 Project are estimated to be approximately 50 depending on themanufacturing solution. Further analysis is required to understand the scope of the offshore installation however this will create further employment opportunity.
Foundations &WTG Installation
The employment opportunities created by the installation of theWTG Foundations andWTG’s for the EA1 Project range from600 to 1200, depending on the installation solution. Summary
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