Generators help power wind farm
Modified generators power offshore wind farm
- The Challenge
Get temporary power to an offshore wind farm
- The Solution
Modified generators installed by specially trained engineers
- The Impact
Strict warranty conditions met and massive investment protected
Client:WindMW
Location:North Sea, Germany
Sectors:Renewable energy
The Challenge
Provide temporary power to an offshore wind farm in a hurry
Building a wind farm with 80 wind turbines needs plenty of temporary power. Put the wind farm out at sea, and the power requirements get more complicated. The Meerwind Süd/Ost wind farm, built by WindMW in the German Bight, needed power during construction to keep the turbines turning and meet the strict warranty conditions from the manufacturer.
The project managers called on us to deliver generators to each of the 80 turbines. And with our power behind them, the equipment would work at its peak until the offshore site was connected to the mainland grid.
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The Solution
Modified generators installed by our specially trained engineers
Our standard generators aren’t built for life at sea. So our main task – once the power needs of the wind farm were established – was to modify the 80 generators for offshore operation. We needed to work fast.
From waterproofing the seals to modifying the air inlets, we made sure the generators could withstand whatever weather was thrown at them. Our six engineers on the job were also upskilled in offshore applications so they’d be fully prepared for the task at hand.