Large scale Offshore Wind Power Energy evacuation by HVDC Light

Abstract

With several very large offshore wind farms planned to be built off the coasts of several European countries, new engineering challenges are now being identified. The design, construction and operation of large scale power plant, positioned far out at sea in hostile environments, will require significant skills in the design and construction. ABB has developed a detailed design concept for the completion of the worlds first offshore HVDC Light® Power Plant for integration of large scale wind power production. This paper will highlight the challenges and the solutions met by ABB in the development of this pioneering project.