HVDC BorWin3

HVDC BorWin3 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 900 MW, ±320 kV are used and the total cable length is 160 km. The project is the most recent of the German offshore HVDC projects to be awarded (in 2014).[1] It is being built by the Siemens/ Petrofac consortium with the offshore platform contract awarded to Drydocks World in Dubai.[2] The project is expected to be handed over to its owner, TenneT, in 2019.

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  1. Siemens receives major order for BorWin3 North Sea grid connection from TenneT, Siemens press Release, 15 April 2014.
  2. Drydocks World announces Signing Ceremony to build wind platform Borwin 3, Drydocks World website, 13 October 2014.
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