NKT has been awarded the order for HVDC export power cable system for East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm, following the contract signed by them. The contract value is over EUR 250 million in market prices. NKT expects to deliver the project in 2025.

Jun 6, 2023

NKT has received a firm award for the HVDC export power cable system for the prospective offshore wind farm, East Anglia THREE from the project developers Scottish Power Renewables (SPR), after having signed a contract for the same. The turnkey contract comprises the design, manufacturing and installation of the complete 320 kV HVDC export power cable system. The contract value is over EUR 250 million in market prices. NKT expects to deliver the project in 2025.

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The upcoming East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm will consist of 95 wind turbines located 69 km off the UK coast in the North Sea covering an area of 305 km². Once in operation, the wind farm will be able to generate up to 1,400 MW renewable power meaning a valuable contribution to the UK Government’s ambition of having 50 GW offshore wind in operation by 2030. NKT President and CEO, Claes Westerlind said, “We are very pleased to confirm the award with ScottishPower Renewables and we look forward to contributing to the project with our HVDC turnkey capabilities and know-how. Offshore wind is key for the green transition of the power supply and with the potential to supply over one million UK homes with renewable offshore wind energy, East Anglia THREE is an important step in connecting a greener world.”