2H is using its experience with the mechanical and electrical qualification requirements from CIGRE and IEC, and other best industry practices from API, ISO, and DNV in formulating the framework.

October 20, 2022

2H, in partnership with ORE Catapult on behalf of the Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence, has formulated a qualification framework for floating offshore wind dynamic inter-array cable systems.

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The framework will support a dynamic cable systems technology development and qualification programme, introduced by the Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence at the Floating Wind 2022 Conference in Aberdeen, Scotland. The scope of the framework includes dynamic power cables (up to 132kV), ancillary components such as electrical quick connectors, bend restrictors, and cable protection systems.

2H is using its experience with the mechanical and electrical qualification requirements from International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and other best industry practices from API, ISO, and DNV in formulating a structured framework. The output of this programme will benefit new companies entering the UK supply chain, established cable vendors, ancillary equipment vendors and test houses by providing clear guidance on the steps required to qualify inter-array power cable components for floating wind applications.

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“With our knowledge and experience in the system qualification and design of floating offshore wind dynamic cable systems, we are well placed to support ORE Catapult and its partners,” says Luiza Ferreira, who is managing the project for 2H from Aberdeen, UK. “This is an important technology qualification programme that will help the supply chain in the UK and internationally prepare to deliver ScotWind and other floating wind developments.” Will Brindley from ORE Catapult says, “The development of the qualification framework is an important step in supporting ORE Catapult and our partners’ future technology development and qualification programmes for offshore wind dynamic cable systems. Dynamic cables are complex and high risk systems where targeted qualification has big impact on reducing overall floating wind project risk and cost. 2H were an ideal partner to support the work.”