A Case Study of Success
Building and operating wind farms in remote ocean environments present complex communication challenges. ScottishPower Renewables has partnered with Cisco to develop a validated design for offshore wind farm connectivity. This design ensures reliable and secure communication for construction vessels, offshore substations, data centers, and industrial and IT assets. The design has been thoroughly tested and will be used as a blueprint for future wind farm projects, reducing deployment risks and improving operational efficiency. Additionally, the design incorporates cybersecurity principles and assists with regulatory compliance. Because the Cisco Validated Design is comprehensively tested, it can be deployed without the typical risk that comes with custom-designed plans. The CVD was thoroughly vetted in the lab by Cisco experts who captured and shared best practices, and Cisco will continue to share learnings from the first pilot project at Saint-Brieuc.