Inter-array Cable Systems

Interarray Cable Systems

Overview

Beyond Cables

With a growing drive towards the use of green and renewable energy, wind farm developers are continuously looking for innovative and reliable solutions to lower costs and enhance productivity. And we’re delivering just this.We offer the full range of inter-array cables and with a comprehensive portfolio of supply and installation services. We undertake fully project managed turnkey projects with a complete EPCI approach, offering our customers an unparalleled service with the benefits of efficient and cost optimised solutions.

Prysmian is proud to lead the way in technological development by being the first to market with 66 kV inter-array cable systems under a Carbon Trust program in the UK. Our solutions meet the needs of offshore wind park developers and can reduce capital expenditures by up to 15% for their projects. Designed and built specifically for use with non-anchored wind turbines in deeper waters, our rigorously tested dynamic cables not only meet industry standards but also revolutionize wind farm development. In summary, we provide the essential tools to ensure a sustainable and reliable supply of renewable energy for consumers today.

The Prysmian Advantage

Prysmian offers turnkey interarray cable systems, delivering projects through a comprehensive EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation) approach. We provide complete cable system solutions and services while considering innovative strategies. Utilizing our extensive engineering resources, manufacturing facilities, and a diverse range of installation vessels and burial equipment, we employ dedicated project management to ensure cost-effective and technically efficient cable connections within offshore wind farms. This approach guarantees that you receive the best value for your investment.

Lean engineering for greater
cost efficiency

We’re hard at work investing, developing and mastering leaner engineering processes, considering innovative products, tools and methodologies to meet all our customers’ needs. Independent studies have shown that inter-array cables operating at higher voltage levels, such as our 66 kV inter-array cable systems, offer considerable advantages, particularly increased cost-effectiveness reducing the capital expenditure significantly for such wind farms in comparison to the currently more widely applied 33 kV systems.

 

By operating at a higher voltage level, our system demonstrates exceptional efficiency, allowing us to transport twice as much power through a single array cable. This significant reduction in the required cable length and overall costs highlights the robust performance of our system. 

 

With fewer cables entering the offshore substation, our system provides considerable space and cost savings. The decrease in the number of J-tubes, transformers, and switches is a practical advantage, making our solution more cost-effective.

 

Our 66 kV inter-array cable systems have undergone rigorous testing and received approval from the Carbon Trust Offshore Wind Accelerator Program. This endorsement confirms the reliability and credibility of our system, assuring you of its quality and performance.