According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the T&D equipment market in Europe is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 4% during the forecast period. The report entitled, T&D Equipment Market in Europe 2017-2021, provides an in-depth analysis of the market in terms of revenue and emerging market trends. This report also…
CWind to expand offshore wind services
CWind, a provider of services to the offshore wind industry, announced that it will incorporate the resources of its parent company, Global Marine Systems Limited Group, to expand the breadth of services it offers to wind-farm owners and developers. CWind currently provides the services of blade repair, corrosion protection, inspections and maintenance (topside and subsea),…
What should guide the selection of cables in a wind turbine?
Technicians should first inspect the dimension of the conductor to ensure that it is able to carry the rated current levels.
FLEXICON Ultra – one-piece “fit and forget” conduit fitting
The special seal technique in the conduit ensures superior IP protection according to protection class IP68 (IP68 up to 1-meter depth for 72 hours) and IP69.
Siemens to deliver two HVDC converter stations to connect power between Germany and Belgium
Siemens has won a contract with transmission operators, Amprion and Elia, to will deliver two high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) converter stations for the first electricity interconnector between Germany and Belgium. The order volume for Siemens, including a five-year maintenance agreement, amounts to €273 million. The German Transmission System Operator Amprion and the Belgian Transmission System Operator Elia…
Fugro completes phase one of cable lay at the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm
Fugro has completed phase one of cable-laying operations on schedule at the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm, as the work halts for a break over winter. The work vessels will return next spring, complete with Fugro’s full cable-installation equipment spread, to install the remaining 62 cables in phase two. The initial install of 60 cables was completed…
Siem Offshore awarded cable parts contract for the Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm
Siem Offshore Contractors (SOC) has been awarded a contract for the transport and installation of parts for the inner array grid cable system for the Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm Project One (HOW01) by DONG Energy Wind Power. The HOW01 offshore wind farm is located about 120 km off the Yorkshire coast within the central North Sea sector of…
VBMS wins cable contract for 700-MW offshore-wind connections
Boskalis announced that its subsidiary VBMS, in consortium with nkt cables has been awarded the Borssele Alpha contract by TenneT for the installation of two export cables that will connect the Borssele offshore wind farms 1 and 2 to TenneT’s onshore grid in the Netherlands. The contract value of Boskalis’ share is approximately EUR 70 million.…
ILSCO take wraps off a copper bus bar
multiple connection points which accommodate NEMA and conventional lug mountings.
Clean Line Energy partners with GE on massive Plains & Eastern transmission project
GE Energy Connections and Clean Line Energy announced their collaboration for the development of America’s largest clean-energy infrastructure project, the Plains & Eastern Clean Line. The transmission project will be the first overhead high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) project in the U.S. in more than 20 years. GE has been selected as the exclusive provider of the HVDC converter stations, paving…
Risk reduction with cable & pipe seal design, Roxtec Transit Designer 4.0
The design tool from the global cable and pipe seal provider simplifies the entire process that surrounds cable and pipe routing and provides full documentation.
ABB and Aibel to partner on offshore wind connections
ABB and Aibel announced a strategic partnership to deliver state-of-the-art offshore wind integration solutions. ABB will focus on its proven high voltage direct current (HVDC) technology, while Aibel will take turnkey Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) responsibility for the design, construction, installation and commissioning of the offshore platforms. The partnership will combine the core competencies…
New standards for wind-turbine cables
Underwriters Laboratories’ standards UL 6141 and UL 6142 are the first American safety standards developed specifically for wind turbines. These UL standards are intended to simplify the approval process for wind-turbine electrical systems and cables. In this WindTalk podcast, Bruce McDonald, Key Account Manager for HELUKABEL USA, a supplier of cables, wires, and related accessories for the…
Prysmian develops new P-Laser 600-kV cable system for HVDC power applications
Prysmian Group is set to launch a new cable technology for the development of power-transmission grids that will ensure higher electrical performances, lower costs, and better environmental sustainability. The Group announced the successful development and testing of its new P-Laser 600-kV cable system for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) applications. “This milestone innovation shapes the progress…
Fugro’s new unit reduces vessel downtime at offshore wind projects
An innovative development by Fugro for its work-class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) has been successfully used in cable-lay touchdown monitoring operations at the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm. A new track base unit, fitted to its FCV ROV, was introduced to ensure highly accurate cable positioning during the cable-lay operations. The unit ensures the continuation of operations in strong…
Siemens to build offshore wind project with innovative foundation and cable systems
Nissum Bredning Vindmøllelaug and Jysk Energi placed the winning bid following a tender from Danish Energy Agency’s (DEA) for construction of “Nissum Bredning Vind,” a 28-MW pilot project in northern Denmark. The final investment decision has been made for the project, which includes important tests for future offshore wind technology. Siemens will supply its new 7-MW…
Nexans to supply cables for the world’s first 66-kV offshore wind farm
Nexans cable technology has been selected by VBMS for the world’s first 66-kV offshore wind farm. As part of its own contract with EDF Energy Renewables, VBMS will use the Nexans 66-kV inter-array cable system to provide the subsea connection between the offshore turbines and the onshore grid for the Blyth Offshore Demonstrator Wind Farm…
ESS completes clearance for DONG Energy’s Race Bank Offshore Wind project
Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) has completed a second major seabed clearance project on behalf of DONG Energy on what will be one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms. The Scottish subsea technology specialist cleared more than 3,000 boulders at the site of the DONG Energy’s Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm, located off the Norfolk and…
New standards favor UL-listed cables for wind turbines
By Uwe Schenk Global Segment Manager – Wind, HELUKABEL Underwriters Laboratories is a global independent consulting and science company dedicated to product safety. A product with a UL listing ensures that it is in compliance with local safety standards. Wind turbines have recently come under scrutiny in UL 6141 and UL 6142. These are the first American…
Topaz and ABB renew long-standing vessel contract for offshore wind farm
Topaz Energy and Marine, an offshore support vessel company, announced the renewal of its long-standing contract with ABB for the Topaz Installer, a specialized cable-laying vessel. Under the terms of the contract, the Topaz Installer will provide ABB, a high-voltage cable and power transmission supplier, with cable-laying services in support of wind farms in the North Sea…