Orsted, DEME Offshore and Siemens Gamesa have completed installation of all 94 turbines at the former’s 752MW Borssele 1&2 offshore wind farm in the Netherlands.
DEME Offshore’s installation vessels Sea Installer and Sea Challenger were deployed for the installation work, which started in April.
Borssele 1 & 2 is the first commercial project to feature Siemens Gamesa’s 8.0-167 DD turbines, which have a tip height of 200 metres and a rotor diameter of 167 metres.
Orsted’s project manager for the turbine package Ben Beardsmore-Rust said: “Achieving this milestone has been made possible due to the collaborative and tireless efforts of countless individuals from Orsted, DEME, SGRE and our subcontractors.
“Together we have overcome the unique challenges of executing turbine installation during these difficult times and delivered a fantastic result.
“Thank you to all of those who’ve worked so hard in order to make this happen.
“I look forward to concluding the remaining offshore works and seeing all 94 turbines at Borssele 1&2 generating green electricity for so many people.”
Orsted EPC director Borssele 1&2 Henrik Egholm said: “The construction of our wind farm went really well.
“Now we have completed the installation of the foundations, cables and turbines, in only nine months.
“We have been able to construct the whole 752MW wind farm, during a pandemic without anyone being infected which all can be very proud of.
“Naturally, we have worked according to the highest safety standard, both from a COVID-19 as from a construction perspective. I’m very proud of what we have achieved, together with our suppliers.”
DEME Offshore business unit director Michael Glavind said: “We are again demonstrating the benefits of our seamlessly efficient, duo-vessel turbine installation solution.
“Having two similar vessels deployed on the project brings many benefits to our clients in terms of preparation, planning and accelerated execution.
“We are proud of the Sea Challenger and Sea Installer crews and the project team for completing this turbine installation project.
“This achievement is even more remarkable considering the Covid-19 headwinds we faced.”
Siemens Gamesa project director Gert Overgaard said: “Installing the first SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbines at Borssele 1&2 is indeed a noteworthy moment for us and all our project partners.
“We’re committed to leading the offshore wind industry through safety, innovation, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
“Strict Covid-19 protocols have ensured the health of our colleagues and those around them. We look forward to continuing the next phase of the project, and to our joint future successes.”