The representatives have once again urged the federal government to increase the 2030 offshore wind expansion target to at least 20GW, and to establish an expansion strategy beyond that.
German transmission system operator (TSO) 50Hertz has awarded Heinrich Hirdes GmbH, a subsidiary of Boskalis, with a contract to provide backfilling of the subsea cable routes on the Baltic 1 and Baltic 2 grid connections. The services relate to the entire project period. In designated areas along t
Tekmar Energy Limited has secured contract awards from Global Marine Group and JDR Cables for the supply of TekLink® cable protection systems and cable hang-off assemblies for the Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm. Global Marine Group has contracted Tekmar Energy to supply 150 patented TekLink® Mecha
VLCV BV has completed the installation of two ducts, including bellmouths, for the cable system of the Borssele offshore wind project in the Netherlands. VLCV used the direct drill technique which consists of an onshore prefabricated pipeline that is directly connected with a drill head and installs
ZTT International has selected Borealis to provide HVDC insulation and semi-conductor technology for the Rudong Jiangsu offshore wind project in China. Borealis will provide its Borlink LS4258DCE insulation compound and LE0550DC semiconductor for the cables that will be able to transport 400kV of en
Hellenic Cables has secured a contract to supply inter-array cables for the Mayflower Wind project off the coast of Massachusetts, U.S. Under the agreement with Semco Maritime, Hellenic Cables is in charge of the design, supply and storage of circa 300km of 66kV, XLPE insulated submarine inter-array
EDS HV has completed electrical safety commissioning and consultancy work at the Formosa 1 Phase 2 offshore wind project in Taiwan. EDS HV stated it had provided skills to the local people enabling them to safely and efficiently run their high-voltage network. The safety rules were adapted and trans
Spanish steel fabricator Tecade has shipped off the final leg extensions manufactured for the DolWin6 offshore platform. The leg extensions were delivered to Dragados Offshore in Puerto Real where they will be integrated into the substation for further shipment to the German North Sea, Tecade said.
GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions business is collaborating with HSM Offshore BV in the Netherlands and Iv-Offshore & Energy to deliver the offshore topside platform for the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) wind farm. In a consortium arrangement, HSM will provide the offshore topside platform designed by I
Petrofac has entered into a Preferred Supplier Agreement with SSE Renewables to design, supply and install the HVAC onshore and offshore substations for the Seagreen wind farm project in Scotland. Petrofac has commenced early work on the project. Subject to a final investment decision expected in th
A joint venture of Bladt Industries and Semco Maritime has secured a contract to fabricate and deliver the offshore substation for the Mayflower Wind project off the coast of Massachusetts, U.S. The scope comprises engineering, procurement and construction works, including steel structure and jacket
NKT has secured a cable service contract with Irish power grid operator EirGrid for the East West Interconnector between Ireland and Great Britain. Under the five-year service agreement, NKT will carry out repair works for the 200kV HVDC power cable with a capacity of 500MW. The deal includes inspec
Wind farms operating offshore Germany generated 24.16 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity in 2019, an increase of 26.5% compared to 19.1TWh of electricity generated offshore in 2018. Wind farms in the North Sea generated 20.21TWh of electricity in 2019, a 20.7% increase compared to 2018 when 16.75TW
The consortium has also cut the first steel for the electrical substation for the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire.
