The journey to establish the world’s largest offshore wind farm, Dogger Bank, has reached a significant milestone with the commencement of the foundation installation for the second phase, Dogger Bank B. Seaway7’s vessels, Seaway Strashnov and Seaway Alfa Lift, are diligently installing monopile foundations and transition pieces, building on the recent completion of 95 transition pieces for Dogger Bank A.
Olly Cass, Dogger Bank Wind Farm Project Director, highlighted the dedication behind these achievements, stating that the milestones are the result of years of commitment and innovative engineering solutions. This project, the largest of its kind globally, requires groundbreaking turbine technology and has shaped future offshore wind construction.
Wouter van Dalen, Project Director at Seaway7, expressed satisfaction with the progress, noting the strong performance of Seaway Strashnov and the introduction of the heavy lift vessel Seaway Alfa Lift, which operated through challenging weather conditions to install transition pieces for Dogger Bank A and now continues work on phase B.
The monopile foundations and transition pieces, manufactured by Sif and Smulders, support GE Vernova’s 13MW Haliade-X turbines. These steel structures, weighing up to 1,424 tonnes and reaching 72.8 meters in length, are precisely placed on the seabed using dynamic positioning technology. The transition pieces feature a pioneering split-level design for safe installation and operation.
This phase also marks the successful installation of the offshore HVDC platform for Dogger Bank B. In total, 277 monopiles and transition pieces will be installed across all three phases, with completion expected in 2026. Key UK partners like Tata Steel, Metec, and Granada Material Handling play crucial roles in this project, showcasing innovation and collaboration.
As Dogger Bank progresses, it sets new standards for offshore wind farms and underscores the importance of sustainable energy solutions.
About Dogger Bank Wind Farm.
Dogger Bank is a historic sandbank in the North Sea, once part of the landmass Doggerland that connected the UK to mainland Europe. Now submerged, it hosts the world’s largest offshore wind farm project, divided into three phases: Dogger Bank A, B, and C.
Dogger Bank A
Dogger Bank B
Dogger Bank C
In total, the wind farm will generate 3.6GW, with subsea export cables and underground cables delivering electricity to the National Grid.
Sources: www.seaway7.com, doggerbank.com
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