As offshore wind turbines continue to grow in size and power output, UK wind farm developers and operators are preparing to switch over to 66kV technology rather than the current 33kV technology. Offshore wind parksThe Blyth Offshore Demonstrator, 6 km off the UK coast, is a pilot plant constructed by the Renewable Energies Division of the French energy group EDF. The sea cables, with a diameter of 127 mm, were produced in Hanover and delivered in one continuous length in 2017. Other projectsThe general contractor responsible for the Nissum Bredning Vind project is Siemens Wind Power A/S. The 66kV installations to date are pilot projects and the experience and results obtained will have significant impacts on future offshore wind projects.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 27, 2018 07:52 UTC