NKT finalises Moray East grid connection

NKT has commissioned the power cables for the 950MW Moray East offshore wind project off Scotland.

The power cable installation comprises three 220 kV high voltage AC power cable systems for the project, located 22 km off the north-east coast of Scotland.

The project to install more than 180 km of cable has taken three years to complete.

NKT executive vice president Claes Westerlind said: “The operational success was ensured by an efficient collaboration of all parties involved, showing strong commitment to HSE and time aspects with challenges posed by both COVID-19 restrictions and the harsh autumn weather.

“Once again, we demonstrated our flexibility and the value of our project experience ensuring a timely and qualitative installation in challenging conditions.”

The power cables were manufactured at the NKT factory in Karlskrona, Sweden, which runs on 100% green electricity.

As part of the environmental focus of the operation, the installation of the submarine power cable systems was completed by the vessel NKT Victoria.

NKT is involved in ongoing offshore wind projects such as Hornsea 2 and Dogger Bank.

Dogger Bank which will be the first offshore wind farm in the UK to be connected to shore with a HVDC power cable link.

Source: Renews.biz