Hitachi ABB Power Grids launches transformers for floating offshore wind power – MEP MiddleEast

  • Date: 14-Jun-2021
  • Source: MEP Middle East
  • Sector:Oil & Gas
  • Country:UAE
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Hitachi ABB Power Grids launches transformers for floating offshore wind power – MEP MiddleEast

Global power and technology firm Hitachi ABB Power Grids has launched a portfolio of transformer products for offshore floating applications, designed to overcome the challenging offshore environment and withstand the physically demanding conditions on floating structures.

The latest portfolio introduces a range of collector step-up transformers, earthing transformers, and shunt reactors for floating substations plus wind turbine transformers for floating wind turbines, including the industry leading WindSTAR units.

Transformers and shunt reactors are key pieces of equipment in the grid infrastructure, enabling transmission of electricity generated by offshore windfarms.

This complete and qualified equipment range, developed in partnership with leading floating offshore developers, meets challenging operating requirements with a lightweight and modular design made up of specially designed active part, tank, tap changer, accessories, and external components.

The portfolio will enable much greater volumes of wind to be efficiently harvested and integrated into the global energy system, directly supporting the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Building offshore presents many challenges beyond the harsh saltwater environment. So far, only a small fraction of offshore potential has been exploited, as in many areas the seabed is not suitable and depths of 60m are not feasible for fixed structures.

Floating substations and floating wind turbines