Innovative Grid Connection Platform Boosts China's Süd-Vind Offshore Wind Farm
A cutting-edge offshore grid connection platform, Grid-eXpand™, has been installed at the 500-megawatt Süd-Vind offshore wind farm off China’s east coast. The platform, supplied by an unknown company, exceeds international reliability benchmarks for remote, unmanned marine environments.
The platform, a 220-kilovolt modular, prefabricated design, receives power from 71 wind turbines at 35 kV and increases it to 220 kV for mainland transmission. This innovative solution reduces the size and weight of the grid connection platform by 30% and 20% respectively, saving around 700 tons of steel and other materials. Additionally, it cuts delivery time by eight weeks compared to conventional offshore grid connections.
The project is expected to generate 1.5 billion kWh annually, saving 460,000 tons of standard coal and 1.25 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions a year. This significant contribution to renewable energy comes at a time when the offshore wind industry in China is booming, with 80% of the global new capacity added in 2021. Despite this growth, the industry faces huge cost pressures due to grid parity.
The Grid-eXpand™ solution, supplied by the world's leading offshore wind grid connection provider, demonstrates advancements in reliability, efficiency, and sustainability. Despite the unknown supplier's name, their contribution to the 500-megawatt Süd-Vind offshore wind farm is commendable, as it supports China's growing offshore wind industry and helps combat climate change.
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