HVDC BorWin3 is a high voltage direct current (HVDC) link under construction to transmit offshore wind power to the power grid of the German mainland. The project differs from most HVDC systems in that one of the two converter stations is built on a platform in the sea. Voltage-Sourced Converters with DC ratings of 900 MW, ±320 kV are used and the total cable length is 160 km. The project is the most recent of the German offshore HVDC projects to be awarded (in 2014).Siemens receives major order for BorWin3 North Sea grid connection from TenneT, Siemens press Release, 15 April 2014. It is being built by the Siemens/ Petrofac consortium with the offshore platform contract awarded to Drydocks World in Dubai.Drydocks World announces Signing Ceremony to build wind platform Borwin 3, Drydocks World website, 13 October 2014. The project is expected to be handed over to its owner, TenneT, in 2019. The project started power transmission in August 2019. TenneT took control of operations in February 2020.
See also
High-voltage direct current Offshore wind power HVDC BorWin1 HVDC BorWin2 HVDC DolWin1 HVDC DolWin2 HVDC DolWin3 HVDC HelWin1 HVDC HelWin2 HVDC SylWin1
References
External links Description of project on TenneT website (in German). Description of project on TenneT website (in English).