James Fisher and Sons is overseeing critical testing and termination services at the 132MW South Fork Wind offshore wind farm in Long Island, US, for Eversource and Orsted.
The project involves overseeing the testing and termination of export and inter-array cables.
The scope also includes working as client representatives to ensure the wire termination at all 12 turbines and the substation is of high quality and complies with all relevant industry standards.
Resonance testing is in use at the site to detect and prevent installation errors, and James Fisher Renewables’ experience with this method will help ensure asset integrity, the company said.
Product line director at James Fisher Renewables Maida Zahirovic said: “We are delighted to be a part of the South Fork Wind project.
“Our significant expertise in testing and terminations of the export and inter array cables makes us well placed to support this project.
“We look forward to working with all stakeholders to ensure the safety and quality of the installation.”
This is the second time this year that the James Fisher Renewables team has worked at the South Fork Wind offshore site, as during the summer their big bubble curtain solution was utilised during the installation phase.
This created a barrier surrounding the piling of the wind turbine foundations, attenuating noise by up to 90% and protecting marine wildlife, James Fisher said.