Orsted has installed the first offshore converter station for the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm in the UK.
The company said the structure will transform power from the wind turbines for transmission back to shore and stands 70m above sea level.
Orsted added the converter station was built in Map Ta Phut, Thailand, before travelling more than 13,000 nautical miles to Haugesund, Norway for installation and commissioning of high voltage equipment.
Heerema Marine Contractors carried out transport and installation, with the topside welded to the supporting jacket at the offshore site.
Hornsea 3 is described as the world’s largest single offshore wind farm.
“The installation of this Offshore Converter Station is a major milestone for Hornsea 3, and a great example of what detailed planning, strong collaboration and disciplined execution can achieve,” said Luke Bridgman, managing director Hornsea 3 at Orsted.
“It reflects the technical expertise of our team and contract partners, and a clear, unwavering focus on safety at every stage.”