L-3 SAM Electronics to Supply Electrical System Package for EnBW Baltic 2 OWF

Bladt Industries has commissioned L-3 SAM Electronics to outfit transition pieces for the EnBW Baltic 2 wind farm, which is scheduled to become operational this year.

L-3 will supply and install low-voltage switchgear and transformers and all lighting, in addition to providing and installing ventilation facilities, sea markings and sonar transponders, as well as a comprehensive range of automated safety and rescue equipment and the corresponding cable installations. L-3 will also provide the sea markings for the offshore transformer substation.

“The EnBW Baltic 2 project is the second major turnkey wind farm contract to have recently been awarded to L-3 and further underscores the effectiveness of our Marine & Power Systems (M&PS) wind energy working group in leveraging its broad capabilities to meet customer needs,” said Juergen Meyer-Pepel, senior vice president of L-3 SAM Electronics.

He continued: “Headed by L-3 SAM Electronics, the group includes L-3 ELAC Nautik, L-3 FUNA Global Safety Systems and L-3 JOVYATLAS, and is providing dedicated solutions for offshore energy wind farms and associated support facilities throughout Europe, including the DanTysk accommodation platform project.”

Press release, February 11, 2014; Image: EnBW