Installation of near shore export cable Greater Changhua 1 & 2a OWF

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Wind energy – cable installation

Just recently the first part of near shore export cable circuit (17.5 km) was installed for the 900 MW Greater Changhua 1 & 2a Offshore Wind Farms!

Ørsted works with Van Oord to complete the work, overcoming the challenges of weather, tide, current, water depth and COVID-19 pandemic.

The cable is approximately 30 cm in diameter and weighs about 150 kg per meter, meaning the first part of cable circuit weights a total of 2,625 tons.

Original Source: https://ocean-energyresources.com/2021/08/20/installation-of-near-shore-export-cable-greater-changhua-1-2a-owf/