A wind scanning device created by a Scots renewables group has been deployed off the Gulf of Mexico as developers eye the site for a potential offshore wind project.
SgurrEnergy’s Galion Lidar device will be deployed in the gulf by Baryonyx, which is looking to develop a commercial-scale offshore wind farm.
The project will see three turbines installed for a demonstration phase, with SgurrEnergy providing data analysis of the Lidar’s findings to help inform the project ahead of its development.
“There is a large capacity for offshore wind power in the Gulf of Mexico area and we wanted to deploy a comprehensive measurement device to ensure that we’re properly informed on the wind resource,” said Baryonyx chief development officer Heather Otten.
Wood Group-owned SgurrEnergy will provide support and resources during the unit’s deployment from their Canada office.
