ScottishPower Renewables has awarded Nexans the contract to provide subsea export and onshore cables to the 960MW East Anglia 2 offshore wind farm project.
The East Anglia 2 offshore wind farm, located approximately 33 kilometres from the Suffolk coast will play a significant role in the UK’s renewable energy landscape, generating enough electricity to power the equivalent of almost one million homes.
Under this contract, Nexans will supply and install approximately 100 kilometres of 275kV high voltage subsea export cables and 55 kilometres of onshore cables, connecting the wind farm to the UK electricity grid.
These cables will be manufactured at Nexans’ advanced production facilities in Halden, Norway, and Charleroi, Belgium, ensuring the highest quality and reliability for this crucial renewable energy infrastructure.
Pascal Radue, executive vice president of Nexans’ PWR-transmission business group, said: “We are delighted to have been chosen by ScottishPower Renewables for the East Anglia 2 project.
“This award is a testament to Nexans’ proven expertise in high voltage cable solutions and highlights our commitment to delivering projects on time that drive the UK’s renewable energy ambitions forward.”
Charlie Jordan, ScottishPower Renewables chief executive, added: “It’s great to have Nexans on board again as a trusted partner as we continue to secure our supply chain for East Anglia 2 on the back of our renewables auction success.
“The company’s strong track record and expertise in 275kV AC technology – combined with its ability to deliver on schedule – made it the obvious choice.
“East Anglia TWO marks a £4bn investment for ScottishPower as we continue to build more green generation for the UK and we look forward to working with Nexans to bring it to life.”
The cable installation is scheduled to take place in 2027 and 2028, with the project set for completion by the end of 2028.
Building on the success of the East Anglia 1 project, this collaboration further solidifies Nexans’ position as a trusted partner in the offshore wind sector, capable of delivering complex projects that contribute to a sustainable energy future.