WindFloat Atlantic will be the world’s first large-scale commercial floating wind project operating at 66 kV.
March 26, 2019
WindFloat Atlantic, a 25 MW floating wind farm to be installed off the coast of Portugal, is expected to demonstrate the viability of floating offshore wind (FOW) technology that holds the key to an inexhaustible resource potential in Europe. It will be the world’s first large-scale commercial FOW project operating at 66 kilovolt (kV) for which Nexans will supply pre-terminated and factory-tested turbine cables as well as the full scope of T-connectors terminating the dynamic inter-array cables.
The WindFloat Atlantic project, due online in 2019, will feature three MHI Vestas V164-8.4 MW turbines installed on ballasted, triangular, semi-submersible foundations. The project will run at 66 kV and, as one of the leaders in 66 kV cable technology for renewable energy projects, Nexans has been selected to supply its WINDLINK® pre-terminated factory-tested cable system which provides a flexible connection inside the turbine between the transformer and switchgear.
In addition, JDR has selected Nexans to supply the 66 kV T-connectors that will provide the connection for the phase cores of the dynamic 66 kV floating wind inter-array cables that JDR is supplying. Allowing access to the cable conductor, Nexans’ cutting-edge outer-cone technology facilitates the inter-array post-installation tests. The robust EPDM material of the accessories provides strong resistance to rough offshore conditions.
