Aker Solutions' Subsea Collector cabling system for floating wind farms approaches certification, aiming to reduce costs and installation time.

The floating offshore wind industry is tackling challenges in mooring and cabling for wind farms. Dynamic positioning may use up to 80% of generated power. Aker Solutions' innovative Subsea Collector cabling system connects turbines in a star configuration, reducing costs and installation time. The technology is nearing certification for deployment at Norway's Marine Energy Test Centre, promising potential savings of up to 10% on a 1GW floating wind farm.

October 31, 2024
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