Offshore wind farm cable technology

The demand for (green) energy is growing in connection with the ongoing electrification, which means wind parks are getting larger and the demand for connectivity solutions is rising. To meet the strong growth in demand for sustainable offshore wind cables,  TKH has built a new (second) Subsea factory, in Eemshaven, the Netherlands. The new building is gas-free and 500 solar panels have been installed, which will later be expanded with even more solar panels.

With this production expansion, TKF focuses specifically on the production of inter-array Subsea cables, which connect the wind turbines and offshore wind farms with the substations. The innovative cable concept is easy to install compared to commonly used yarn-bitumen cables, and provides the customer with installation efficiency, cost savings, and a reduction in risks during cable installation. Our innovative cable specifications are composed of durable materials. A high carbon footprint reduction is achieved based on increased recyclability (in and out) and fossil free powered production. With the construction of this new factory, TKF is also getting ready for developments towards 132 kV and floating wind farms including new innovations such as optical strain monitoring. The factory is capable of producing 1,200 kilometers of Subsea cables per year.