HVDC HelWin2
HVDC HelWin2 is a high voltage direct current (HVDC) link under construction to transmit offshore wind power to the power grid of the German mainland. The project differs from most HVDC systems in that one of the two converter stations is built on a platform in the sea. Voltage-Sourced Converters with DC ratings of 690 MW, ±320 kV are used and the total cable length is 130 km. The project is being built by the Siemens/Prysmian consortium with the offshore platform built by Heerema[1][2] in Zwijndrecht, Netherlands. The topside measures 98 m x 42 m x 28 m and weighs 10200 tonnes. The project is expected to be handed over to its owner, TenneT, in 2015.
See also
- High-voltage direct current
- Offshore wind power
- HVDC BorWin1
- HVDC BorWin2
- HVDC BorWin3
- HVDC DolWin1
- HVDC DolWin2
- HVDC DolWin3
- HVDC HelWin1
- HVDC SylWin1
References
- ↑ HelWin2 Offshore HVDC platform, Heerema press release, 13 June 2012.
- ↑ Start construction TenneT's HelWin beta platform, Heerema press release, 19 Oct 2012.
External links
- Description of project on TenneT website (in German).
- Factsheet – HelWin2 HVDC Platform