Elia Fixes Offshore Wind Cable After Sudden Failure
Wind Power News 1:20 pm on May 28, 2024
** Belgian utility Elia has repaired the project-specific wind cable for its Rentel offshore wind farm in the North Sea after a sudden failure, installing a new 400m long section of cable. The repair enabled continued power delivery to the grid but limited production during high winds.
- Location: Offshore Rentel Wind Farm, North Sea (Belgium)
- Action taken: Installation of a 400m long new cable section to repair the offshore wind farm's project-specific cable.
- Impact: Allowed continued power delivery but reduced output during periods of high wind speeds.
- Company: Elia, Belgian utility company.
- Status of investigation: Investigation ongoing to determine the cause of the cable defect.
https://www.windpowermonthly.com/article/1874420/elia-fixes-offshore-wind-cable-sudden-failure