Trion Knoll Dropper

  • Trion Knoll Dropper

High Voltage offshore wind specialists V&SH Offshore have executed the contract to install all Dropper cable and the Terminations and Testing works at the SIF yard in Rotterdam.

The scope of the work included the installation, mechanical protection, temporary and permanent mechanical termination and testing of the HV Dropper Cables in 90 Transition Pieces (TPs) for the Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm (TKOWF) and all associated works.

Also, the preparation of “jumper” cables for 9 locations including the packaging and delivery to the employer.

“These onshore works are the perfect example of the added value we bring to our Clients. In close cooperation with our Client, we came up with the solution of prefabrication of part of the Works onshore.”

(V&SH MD Offshore Wind)

Sustainable for future generations

The works, next to cable routing, Termination and Testing works, also included a tailor-made solution for protecting the cable during the different phases of the windfarm.

By performing these works onshore, we did not only largely reduce the safety risks offshore, but also significantly reduced offshore installation time and the associated costs for our Client.

We strongly believe in early involvement, minimising safety hazards and costs offshore. Making the renewables market even more sustainable for the future generations”

Triton Knoll Array

  • Triton Knoll Array

High Voltage offshore wind specialists V&SH Offshore has successfully executed the contract to perform all array cable Terminations and Testing work at Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm (TKOWF). Therewith contributing to providing clean energy to an expected minimum of 800,000 average UK households.

The scope of the work entailed the preparation, completion, termination and testing of the High Voltage and Fiber Optic connections of the 66KV Inter Array Cables in the 90 WTG structures and 2 Offshore Substations of the Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm (TKOWF) and all associated works. The works have taken place offshore following installation of the Inter Array Cables in 2020.

In-house Offshore Wind Specialists

V&SH has steadily been working on an extensive track record since 2011, providing High Voltage solutions at nearly all major offshore wind farms in North-West Europe. Our own in-house qualified V&SH HV-jointers are being constantly trained at our own training facilities, securing quality and Workmanship for every jobs at hand.

Both Safety and Workmanship are of utmost importance on all of our projects, and we understand this to be of even greater importance for our Clients. Therefore, constant and extensive training is one of our main priorities within our project preparation phases.

“Operating our own training facilities enables us to perform all required training sessions in-house, at any time, to the highest standards and in cooperation with our Clients, allowing us to offer our HV jointers tailormade courses and certification. Herewith securing quality and reliability that is so important while operating at the end of the construction phase of any offshore wind project”

(V&SH MD Offshore Wind)

In addition to terminations and testing, V&SH also provides services including consultancy, site inspections, pre-assembly of HV cable sets, testing, maintenance, fault finding and quick response services 24/7 worldwide.

Hohe See Wind Farm

  • Hohe See Wind Farm

V&SH Offshore have completed all High Voltage operations at Hohe See Wind Farm in the North Sea. V&SH’s offshore high voltage specialists were commissioned to perform the stripping, terminations and testing work at all 79 offshore wind turbines.

Design and Construction of Cable Frames

In addition, V&SH Offshore also designed and constructed cable frames to route the cables safely through the confined turbine spaces. These frames were purpose-built for a new type of cable. This in order to create less waste and provision of easy access for repairs, saving significantly in downtime.

For these operations, we deployed our own dedicated cross-functional crews. Having every required high voltage skill on hand resulted in less stand-by time for our client. We will continue to operate this way in future as well”

(V&SH GM Offshore Wind)

Prior to the installation, V&SH invested extensively in testing and preparation. The frames are lightweight and modular, making them easy to transport and assemble on location, saving costly offshore installation time.

Horns Rev 3 Wind Farm

  • Horns Rev 3 Wind Farm

The offshore termination and testing scope of the Horns Rev 3 wind farm was executed by V&SH Offshore. Our scope included the stripping, termination and testing works of all 49 offshore wind turbines. By means of connecting the Array cables to a Dropper cable using a straight joint.

During the execution of this scope, the client rewarded our craftsmanship with the award of the making the final connection of all the Dropper cables to the Switchboards as well. This enabled us to combine the two scopes and help reducing the number of transfers, total offshore construction time and associated costs.

Agile and flexible mechanics

After completion of the project. V&SH Offshore has performed multiple maintenance works while the wind farm was energized. The agility and flexibility of our in-house mechanics has proven to be vital in order to keep downtime to a minimum.

V&SH Offshore specialists with a Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) proved perfect for the job, being able to swiftly board a wind turbine

“Quick response is a necessity for our clients in case of an anomaly on their wind farms. With our experienced and certified HV specialists we will be able to carry out the works swiftly and reduce wind turbine downtime to a minimum.”

(V&SH GM Offshore Wind)

Moray East Onshore Substations

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  • Moray East Onshore Substations
The three substations of Moray East Offshore Windfarm were prepared onshore. V&SH Offshore performed the pulling, routing, termination and testing of 57 HV cables and 9 FO cables establishing the circuits for the offshore connections between the substations and the strings.
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Onshore Preparation

By performing as much of this scope onshore, both costs and risk for our client could be minimized in comparison with execution offshore. In addition, V&SH was able to identify and solve multiple matters which could result in offshore implications due to our exceptional experience in offshore terminations

“Being able to assist our clients with our knowledge and experience, even if it outreaches our scope, is what we as V&SH Offshore are proud of.”

(V&SH GM Offshore Wind)

Windpark Fryslan

  • Windpark Fryslan

Offshore wind High Voltage specialists V&SH Offshore have been awarded the contract by Van Oord Offshore Wind Projects B.V. to perform all array cable Terminations and Testing work at Windpark Fryslân, currently being the largest inland windpark in the world.

The 89 wind turbines at Windpark Fryslân contain a 33 kV inter array cable connection which will be connected to the Onshore High Voltage Substation. V&SH Offshore has been selected to carry out all termination and testing operations.

The routing, termination and testing activities will commence as soon as the cable installation starts.

We are looking forward to continuing the cooperation with Van Oord.

“After the installation of the Onshore export cable(s) for Windpark Fryslân in the onshore substation, performing the termination and testing of the array cables, fits perfectly within our field of expertise. This will be our second project in a row with Van Oord Offshore Wind B.V. and we are proud to have been selected based on the good cooperation on the Borssele project.”

(V&SH GM Offshore Wind)

Borssele III and IV

  • Borssele III and IV

Offshore Wind High Voltage specialists V&SH Offshore have been awarded the contract by Van Oord Offshore Wind to perform all array cable Terminations and Testing work at the Borssele III & IV offshore wind farm.

A total of 77 wind turbines will be connected to the Offshore High Voltage Substation. Director V&SH Offshore stated: “We are looking forward to the cooperation with Van Oord and joining forces to contribute to the development of this new Dutch wind farm together.”

Expertise in High Voltage Connections

“Visser and Smit Hanab have demonstrated expertise in high voltage connections, with an exemplary track record and reliable quality assurance processes. We anticipate a productive cooperation,” said Jan- Willem Elleswijk, Project Director at Van Oord Offshore Wind.

Providing power for approximately 825,000 Dutch households.

77 wind turbines, fitted with 66kV inter array cables.

The 77 wind turbines at The Borssele III & IV offshore wind farm are fitted with 66 kV inter array cables which will be connected to the Offshore High Voltage Substation. This will the third subsequent 66kV project for V&SH Offshore. They will perform all termination and testing operations, including stripping and storage of the cables. The routing, termination and testing activities will commence as soon as the turbines have been installed.

The Borssele III and IV wind farm is being constructed 22 kilometres off the coast of the Province of Zeeland and will be one of the largest Dutch offshore wind farms. The wind farm will have a total installed capacity of 731.5 MW, providing sufficient power for approximately 825,000 Dutch households.

East Anglia One

  • East Anglia One

High Voltage offshore wind specialists V&SH Offshore have been awarded the contract to perform all array cable Terminations and Testing work at East Anglia One Wind Farm.

The scope of the work entails the 66kV array cable terminations in all 102 turbines, as well as the installation of the custom-designed cable management system and testing of the High Voltage and Fiber Optic connections. In order to ensure high-quality test work V&SH Offshore Solutions will deploy its own 66kV VLF/PD testing equipment.

In-house Offshore Wind Specialists

V&SH Offshore employs the largest team of in-house offshore wind specialists in the industry, with expertise regarding pull-in, cable preparation, termination and testing operations and equipment for both 33kV and 66kV installations. V&SH has an extensive track record of offshore wind high voltage solutions at the major wind farms in North-West Europe.

“Being committed to the global energy transition, we have been focusing on offshore wind development for a decade now. Our dedicated and skilled teams are looking forward to contributing to this major wind farm”, said Arjan Paardekoper, General Manager Offshore Wind

“Being committed to the global energy transition, we have been focusing on offshore wind development for a decade now. Our dedicated and skilled teams are looking forward to contributing to this major wind farm”

(V&SH GM Offshore Wind)

Clean Energy for the UK Market

Offshore Termination & Testing activities are scheduled to start in the second quarter of 2019. With an installed power capacity of 714 MW, East Anglia One is expected to provide clean energy to more than 600,000 British homes from 2020.

In addition to terminations and testing, V&SH also provides services including consultancy, site inspections, pre-assembly of HV cable sets, testing, maintenance, fault finding and quick response services 24/7 worldwide.