Prysmian Group has completed type testing of its 66kV cable system for offshore wind inter-array networks in accordance with CIGRE and IEC test protocols.
The company said the verification of the HV cable system is part of the Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator programme.
It added that wind farm developers can expect to reduce their overall offshore capital expenditure by up to 15% by raising the inter-array voltage level to 66kV from 33kV.
Prysmian said it has now type tested a three-core, 66kV EPR insulated ‘wet-design’ cable system with aluminium conductor – copper is also available – and integrated optical element.
The qualification process was carried out in Prysmian laboratories in the UK and in Italy.
Prysmian PowerLink chief operating officer Raul Gil said: “This new qualification milestone is a further advance along our path towards the development of innovative, sustainable and cost effective cable solutions for the offshore renewable power industry.
“Prysmian is both prepared and fully geared to support the global offshore wind market, such as the UK’s Round Three project opportunities.”
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Prysmian 66kV cable passes test
New HV inter-array links verified in line with CIGRE and IEC protocols
By EBS