DolWin Epsilon installation completed in the North Sea
New offshore platform featuring Hitachi Energy's HVDC technology prepares to link wind energy to Germany's power grid via 130 km of subsea cables.
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Germany: The installation of the DolWin epsilon offshore converter platform in the North Sea has been completed, marking a key milestone in the ongoing expansion of Germany’s offshore wind infrastructure. The platform will soon be connected to both the offshore wind farm cables and the 130-km pair of HVDC cables that link it to the onshore converter station.
At the core of the DolWin epsilon project is HVDC technology from Hitachi Energy, which enables the conversion of alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). This technology has been in use for over 70 years and has helped integrate more than 150 GW of power into global energy systems.
The platform will serve a critical role in transmitting offshore wind power to shore, further supporting Germany’s transition toward a carbon-neutral energy system. Once operational, DolWin epsilon will increase the capacity of renewable energy fed into the grid from the North Sea.
The project is a collaborative effort between TenneT Germany, the transmission system operator responsible for connecting offshore wind to the mainland grid; Seatrium, which contributed to the construction of the platform; Aibel, which was involved in the engineering and integration; and Hitachi Energy, which supplied the HVDC system.
With installation complete, the next phase involves the electrical connection of the platform to both the offshore wind sources and the mainland grid infrastructure.
Source: Hitachi Energy, LinkedIn
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