IET Highly Commends KLOC Software

Kinewell Energy’s KLOC software has been Highly Commended at the Institute of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) annual international innovation awards, in two categories; Power Engineering and Model-Based Engineering.

The Kinewell Layout Optimisation of Cable (KLOC) software designs and optimises the geographic electrical connections that link offshore wind turbines to a substation with subsea cables, saving up to GBP 30 million per GW, according to the company.

“The use of models in this application was clear and impactful. The multi-criteria optimisation of cable layout was particularly interesting,” the judges at the IET annual awards commented.

Managing Director Andrew Jenkins said: “It was an honour to be recognised for our world leading technological solution that will save vast sums of money in the development of large scale renewable energy.“