The DolWin alpha converter platform has been installed in the North Sea.
The platform is a crucial part of DolWin1. This offshore direct current grid connection system will have a length of 165 kilometres and a capacity of 800 MW. It is planned to connect three wind farms.
The platform was built at Heerema Fabrication Group and was fitted onto the jacket by their crane vessel Thialf.
Check out this video about the converter platform.
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Offshore WIND staff, August 26, 2013; Image: PERSSUPPORT