More than 200 miles of 66 kV inter-array cables have been installed at Dogger Bank A by DEME Offshore’s Viking Neptun, with burial works being completed by DEME Offshore’s Living Stone.
This work marks the completion of all inter-array cables on the first phase of the wind farm, which began generating power last October.
The network of 95 cables is slated to connect Dogger Bank A’s 95 Haliade-X 13 MW turbines to the Dogger Bank A offshore converter station.
The 66 kV inter-array cables were manufactured by Hellenic Cables under a contract with Dogger Bank tier one contractor DEME Offshore.
Hellenic Cables and Deme Offshore are also responsible for the manufacture and installation of inter-array cables for Dogger Bank B and C. The first inter-array cable for Dogger Bank B is expected to be installed beginning this fall.
“The teams at Dogger Bank and DEME Offshore have collaborated closely to achieve this significant project milestone,” says Geert Linthout, project director for DEME Offshore.
“Throughout the execution, DEME Offshore has successfully deployed both the Living Stone and the newly added cable installation vessel Viking Neptun, demonstrating outstanding performance. This has provided a solid and reliable basis for the upcoming Dogger Bank B phase and, subsequently, the Dogger Bank C phase. We are excited to continue our strong working relationship on Dogger Bank B and Dogger Bank C.”
