Siemens Energy and Aker Solutions to provide grid connection for Vattenfall OWF

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Vattenfall has signed a contract with Siemens Energy and Aker Solutions AS to deliver grid connection infrastructure for the Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farm off the British coast.

The contract gives Siemens Energy and Aker Solutions the responsibility for engineering, procurement, construction and installation of the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) onshore and offshore substations and connection to the National Grid. HVDC technology offers one of the most efficient means of transmitting large amounts of power over long distances.   Helene Biström, Head of Business Area Wind at Vattenfall, said: “Developing state of the art HVDC technology like this and having such strong partners on board, underlines our position as one of Europe’s... ... More: Official Press Release Vattenfall

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