BorWin5 converter platform installed in North Sea
20,000-t platform will convert offshore wind power to DC, helping deliver clean energy to over one million homes in Germany.
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Germany: The BorWin5 Converter Platform has been successfully installed in the German North Sea, marking a major milestone in Germany’s offshore energy transition.
The massive 20,000-t structure, built to convert alternating current from offshore wind farms into direct current, will facilitate the delivery of renewable electricity to over one million homes across Germany.
The platform’s journey began in Cádiz, Spain, in April, continued through Rotterdam, and concluded at its final offshore installation site in the North Sea. Its placement is part of the BorWin5 project, a crucial link in strengthening the country’s high-voltage DC transmission network for offshore wind integration.
The achievement reflects extensive collaboration between TenneT Germany, DRAGADOS Offshore, and Allseas, whose coordinated efforts ensured the platform’s smooth transport and installation.
The converter platform plays a key role in the energy transition, boosting Germany’s offshore wind capacity and enabling long-distance, low-loss power transmission to the mainland grid.
As Germany works toward its ambitious climate goals, projects like BorWin5 are paving the way for a more resilient and sustainable electricity system.
Source: Siemens Energy LinkedIn
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