JDR awarded 66KV INTRA-ARRAY cable contract for EA1 wind farm

JDR has been awarded a contract by VBMS (UK) Ltd to supply 66KV intra-array cables for ScottishPower Renewables’ East Anglia One Offshore Wind Farm (EA1 wind farm).

JDR will design and manufacture 155km of array cables including end terminations. The 66kV high voltage technology will enable increased power transmission back to shore from  high powered offshore turbines over 33kV cables. JDR will also provide a unique cable management system at each offshore wind turbine generator which allows for a 66kV topside connection to the switchgear cables.

With capacity of 714MW, EA1 wind farm is the first of four projects in the East Anglia Zone. The offshore wind farm will consist of up to 102 wind turbines and will be located 43km off the Suffolk Coast in the southern North Sea.

CEO of JDR, David Currie said that they’re delighted to have been awarded the EA1 contract by VBMS. Their technology group has successfully completed the development, testing and deployment of our 66kV range through 2015 and 2016 by working closely with customers and the industry – resulting in two major project awards in a matter of months.

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