HVDC offshore platform DolWin 1, the Netherlands

2012-2013

HVDC Dolwin 1 is a high voltage direct current link built 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 are used and the total cable length is 165 km. The project was built by ABB and was handed over to its owner, TenneT, in July 2015

Scope: One of our engineers working on this offshore platform, he is supervisor for AC/DC systems.