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Rayleigh Solar Farm

Client       

Aura Power

Location

Offshore — North Sea

Duration

Rayleigh, Essex, UK

Role

Management & Construction Safety Support

Sector

Solar / Renewable Energy

Scope

Construction HSE • CDM Support • Contractor Management • Site Inspections • RAMS Review • Commissioning Support

Rayleigh Solar Farm is a 30 MW renewable energy development located west of Rayleigh in Essex. Developed by Aura Power, the project is currently under construction and, once operational, is expected to generate enough clean electricity to power the equivalent of more than 11,000 homes while avoiding approximately 13,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year.

Sol Wind Experience 

The experience behind Sol Wind includes providing practical HSE and construction safety support during the delivery of the Rayleigh Solar Farm project.

Supporting a live renewable-energy construction environment, the role involves working alongside project management, contractors and site teams to help maintain safe working practices throughout civil, electrical and solar installation activities. This includes monitoring site HSE performance, reviewing project documentation and ensuring contractors operate in accordance with agreed procedures and project requirements.

Key Activities 

01

Client-side offshore HSE management

02

HSE oversight aboard the Excalibur jack-up barge

03

RAMS review and safety input

04

Monitoring compliance with project procedures

05

Advice on ongoing offshore works

06

Support under CDM and LOLER requirements

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Outcome 

Rayleigh Solar Farm is currently progressing through its construction phase, with main site works underway during 2026 and energisation expected in March 2027. Once operational, the 30 MW development is expected to provide renewable electricity equivalent to the annual requirements of more than 11,000 homes while avoiding approximately 13,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year.

Our Capabilities

Sol Wind was founded by Paul Williams following more than 20 years of experience delivering Health, Safety and Environmental leadership across offshore wind, onshore renewables, marine construction and major infrastructure projects throughout the UK and Europe.

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