Offshore grid connections

Integrating renewable energy sources and decarbonizing existing electricity infrastructure are key to meeting society’s energy needs while fighting climate change. Yet, these contributions to more carbon-neutral energy take place in remote areas often hundreds or even thousands of kilometers away from the centers of consumption. Effective solutions are vital to connecting all distributed power generation sources to the grid to make electricity available where it is really needed.

Siemens Energy supplies a comprehensive range of reliable, efficient, and proven transmission systems as grid access solutions that meet and master these challenges.

There are many challenges to be faced in today’s energy world that is fundamentally changing at a rapid pace. Electricity must come from renewables such as wind and solar power. Power generation must be as carbon-neutral as possible. The distance between power producers and consumers is increasing because renewables resources like offshore wind farms are further away from consumer centers. Grid capacity is growing as fossil power generation is gradually shutting down.

This swiftly-advancing energy transition demands major changes to power grids, making it crucial to stabilize existing, strained grids to ensure continuously reliable operation. Guaranteeing security of power supply and consequently the security of reliable operation of such critical infrastructure is a matter of utmost priority. And while digitalization enables new technologies and solutions, it comes with the burdens of cybersecurity.

As a pioneer in offshore power transmission technologies and reliable partner for implementing high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) solutions as well as flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS) and a comprehensive range of related services, we support you with our in-depth, long-standing experience in the field of power transmission and distribution.

With our holistic approach to the entire electricity transmission system, our experts drive continuous development in terms of both technology and economy. Collaborating with our customers, we deliver significant savings in the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) while further improving transmission system reliability and ensuring grid code compliance. And our expertise supports the zero-subsidy initiative for offshore projects.

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