Belgium and Germany to Investigate Hybrid Interconnection for Offshore Wind Farms
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Belgium and Germany to Investigate Hybrid Interconnection for Offshore Wind Farms

Belgian Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten and German Energy State Secretary Philipp Nimmermann have agreed to explore the development of a hybrid interconnection between their offshore wind farms, despite not sharing a direct sea border. The project aims to contribute to a meshed offshore grid in the North Sea and leverage regional potential for…

Rentel Offshore Wind Farm Cable Back Online After Four-Month Repair Effort
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Rentel Offshore Wind Farm Cable Back Online After Four-Month Repair Effort

Approximately four months after a cable failure disrupted operations at the Rentel wind farm, repairs have been successfully completed. The fault, located just below the Rentel transformer platform, necessitated the replacement of a 400-metre section of cable. This new section was connected to the existing cable beneath the seabed. Despite the disruption, the four connected…