Luxcara has signed an inter-array cable contract with Dutch firm TKF for its 296MW German offshore wind project Waterkant.
The Waterkant project comprises 16x 18.5MW turbines that will be built on site N-6.7, located in the German Economic Exclusive Zone (EEZ).
Luxcara’s bidding entity, Waterkant Energy GmbH, won the right to build the project in the 2023 German offshore wind auction.
Under this contract, TKF will be responsible for the 66kV inter-array aluminum core cables and accessories, totalling 130km.
The supply scope includes the engineering, manufacturing, testing, and delivery of the inter-array cables and corresponding accessories, to ensure seamless connections between the Waterkant offshore installations and Amprion’s converter platform.
These critical subsea cables will be produced in TKF’s new carbon neutral factory in Eemshaven, the Netherlands.
Holger Matthiesen, project director at Luxcara and managing director of the project company Waterkant Energy, said: “We are delighted to partner with TKF, a reliable and highly experienced provider known for their technological leadership and strong track record in delivering innovative cable solutions.
“TKF’s commitment to quality and sustainability aligns seamlessly with our objectives for the Waterkant offshore wind project.
“With partners like TKF, we are further strengthening our commitment to delivering sustainable energy solutions across Europe, and we look forward to a successful collaboration.”
Walter Heerts, managing director TKF Subsea Solutions, added: “We are very pleased to have signed this contract with Luxcara and look forward to the cooperation.
“We strongly believe that our innovative and sustainable inter-array cables will create reliable and long-lasting connections.
“Together with Luxcara, we will contribute to a more sustainable future, supplying the critical infrastructure.”
The site is located next to a cluster of existing offshore wind farms approximately 90 km from the island of Borkum.
The Waterkant project will be connected to the national transmission grid as early as 2028 to generate clean electricity for approximately 400,000 households, Luxcara said.