Hitachi ABB Power Grids has launched a portfolio of transformer products for floating offshore wind projects.
This portfolio includes a range of collector step-up transformers, earthing transformers and shunt reactors for floating substations.
Wind turbine transformers for floating wind turbines, including the WindSTAR units, are also being offered to the market.
This range was developed in partnership with leading floating offshore developers and offers a lightweight and modular design.
The units are designed to overcome the challenging offshore environment and withstand the physically demanding conditions on floating structures, said the company.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids claims the transformer kit will enable much greater volumes of wind to be efficiently harvested and integrated into the global energy system.
“Our world-class engineers take pride in pioneering innovative solutions that overcome harsh offshore conditions and ultimately, help move society towards a sustainable energy future,” said Bruno Melles, managing director of the transformers business at Hitachi ABB Power Grids.
“Floating electrical systems are an important development in the offshore renewable industry, that will open up tremendous opportunities for clean power,” he added.