PFISTERER provides connection technology for offshore wind farm off the coast of New York
The wind farm, which will enter operation in 2026, will generate enough electricity from wind power to supply over one million New York households with renewable energy.
PFISTERER is providing connection technology for Empire Wind, an offshore wind farm being developed by Equinor off the northeast coast of the USA. The company’s products have been developed specifically for offshore applications and are designed to withstand the harsh marine environment.
Connection Technology for Turbines and Offshore Platform
PFISTERER technology is being used to connect the turbines and offshore platform in Empire Wind. The pluggable connection system allows the entire array cable infrastructure to be tested prior to turbine installation, speeding up project execution and saving time and costs.
The connection technology used in the turbines is based on the plug-and-play principle, making it easy to connect the pre-assembled cables in the tower segments. This technology has been developed specifically for offshore applications and has been tried and tested in numerous wind farms around the globe.
New Plant in Rochester, NY
PFISTERER has also established a new plant in Rochester, New York State, which will supply the American continent with PFISTERER technology. The plant will assemble “Dropper Cables” used during the installation work, which allow a quick and efficient electrical connection to be established between switchgear and connection sleeve to the submarine cable at the base of the turbine.
Source: PFISTERER
