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    Waterfall Energy plans to use high-voltage DC technology to realize the integration of offshore wind power into the grid

    • Last Update: 2022-12-26
    • Source: Internet
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    Swedish Waterfall Energy (Vattenfall) said it plans to use high-voltage direct current cable technology to connect the Norfolk Vanguard and Norfolk Boreas offshore wind projects to the UK grid
    .
    The two wind farms have a capacity of 1.
    8 GW
    each.

    Waterfall Energy plans to use high-voltage DC technology to realize the integration of offshore wind power into the grid

    Gunnar Groebler, Regional Head of Wind at Waterfall Energy, said: "Vattenfall wants to be a leader in mature HVDC technology, connecting its large offshore wind farms, such as Norfolk Vanguard and Norfolk Boreas, to the national grid
    .

    Waterfall Energy explained that HVDC cables were chosen because of their lower transmission losses and lower environmental impact
    .
    HVDC technology is cost-competitive
    compared to HVDC technology.
    The company wants to strengthen its partnerships
    with HVDC cable manufacturers, platform suppliers and civil construction companies.

    "To achieve this, we will work with HVDC technology suppliers to provide cost advantages
    for large-scale offshore wind farm projects.
    " Groebler said
    .

    Swedish Waterfall Energy (Vattenfall) said it plans to use high-voltage direct current cable technology to connect the Norfolk Vanguard and Norfolk Boreas offshore wind projects to the UK grid
    .
    The two wind farms have a capacity of 1.
    8 GW
    each.

    High voltage DC

    Waterfall Energy plans to use high-voltage DC technology to realize the integration of offshore wind power into the grid

    Waterfall Energy plans to use high-voltage DC technology to realize the integration of offshore wind power into the grid

    Gunnar Groebler, Regional Head of Wind at Waterfall Energy, said: "Vattenfall wants to be a leader in mature HVDC technology, connecting its large offshore wind farms, such as Norfolk Vanguard and Norfolk Boreas, to the national grid
    .

    Waterfall Energy explained that HVDC cables were chosen because of their lower transmission losses and lower environmental impact
    .
    HVDC technology is cost-competitive
    compared to HVDC technology.
    The company wants to strengthen its partnerships
    with HVDC cable manufacturers, platform suppliers and civil construction companies.

    "To achieve this, we will work with HVDC technology suppliers to provide cost advantages
    for large-scale offshore wind farm projects.
    " Groebler said
    .

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