Wind power in Germany

Aker Solutions Awarded Major Offshore Wind Contract

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Electric power, Wind power in Germany, High-voltage direct current, Offshore wind power, HVDC converter, HVDC SylWin1, HVDC HelWin2

OSLO, Norway, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Aker Solutions, as part of a consortium, has signed a major1EPCI contract with an undisclosed customer to provide the HVDC (high-voltage, direct current) transmission system for a large offshore wind project.

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  • OSLO, Norway, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Aker Solutions, as part of a consortium, has signed a major1EPCI contract with an undisclosed customer to provide the HVDC (high-voltage, direct current) transmission system for a large offshore wind project.
  • For Aker Solutions, the scope will involve engineering, procurement, constructionand installation (EPCI) of an offshore HVDC converter platform.
  • In an offshore wind project, the role of an offshore HVDC platform is to collect the AC power generated by the wind turbine generators (WTGs) and convert it to DC before transmission through an export cable to the project's onshore converter station and grid connection system.
  • 1Aker Solutions defines a major contract as being NOK 3.0 billion and above.

Aker Solutions Awarded Major Offshore Wind Contract

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 19, 2021
Electric power, Wind power in Germany, High-voltage direct current, Offshore wind power, HVDC converter, HVDC SylWin1, HVDC HelWin2

OSLO, Norway, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Aker Solutions, as part of a consortium, has signed a major1EPCI contract with an undisclosed customer to provide the HVDC (high-voltage, direct current) transmission system for a large offshore wind project.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Aker Solutions, as part of a consortium, has signed a major1EPCI contract with an undisclosed customer to provide the HVDC (high-voltage, direct current) transmission system for a large offshore wind project.
  • For Aker Solutions, the scope will involve engineering, procurement, constructionand installation (EPCI) of an offshore HVDC converter platform.
  • In an offshore wind project, the role of an offshore HVDC platform is to collect the AC power generated by the wind turbine generators (WTGs) and convert it to DC before transmission through an export cable to the project's onshore converter station and grid connection system.
  • 1Aker Solutions defines a major contract as being NOK 3.0 billion and above.

Prysmian Group Awarded $900M SOO Green HVDC Link Project, a Key Milestone in Building a US Clean Energy Grid

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Electric power, Wind power in Germany, High-voltage direct current, HVDC SylWin1, HVDC HelWin2

The 2,100-megawatt interregional project, considered the first link in a national clean energy grid, will connect two of the largest energy markets in the US.

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  • The 2,100-megawatt interregional project, considered the first link in a national clean energy grid, will connect two of the largest energy markets in the US.
  • With a value of approximately $900 million, Prysmian Groupwill provide state-of-the-art 525 kV class HVDC cable to reliably and efficiently transmit enough renewable energy to power more than 1.2 million homes.
  • To further support this ambition, we will upgrade the Abbeville plant and create new domestic clean energy manufacturing jobs," commented Valerio Battista, Prysmian Group CEO.
  • About SOO Green HVDC Link, LLC: Owned by investment funds managed byCopenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Siemens Energy, and Jingoli Power,the SOO Green HVDC Link, LLC is being developed by Minneapolis-based Direct Connect Development Company, LLC.For more information about the SOO Green HVDC Link, please visit www.soogreenrr.com .

Completion of Chubu Electric Power Grid Hida Converter Station Equipped with Hitachi's Frequency Converters

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Electric power, High-voltage direct current, HVDC converter station, Frequency changer, Wind power in Germany, Shin-Shinano Frequency Converter, Higashi-Shimizu Frequency Converter

TOKYO, Apr 1, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) announced that the operations of the Hida-Shinano frequency conversion facility have commenced, enabling the Shin-Shinano Substation of TEPCO Power Grid, Inc. (TEPCO) to be connected to the Hida Converter Station of Chubu Electric Power Grid Co., Inc. (Chubu Electric Power), to which Hitachi delivered a line commutate converter high-voltage direct current (HVDC) system.

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  • TOKYO, Apr 1, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) announced that the operations of the Hida-Shinano frequency conversion facility have commenced, enabling the Shin-Shinano Substation of TEPCO Power Grid, Inc. (TEPCO) to be connected to the Hida Converter Station of Chubu Electric Power Grid Co., Inc. (Chubu Electric Power), to which Hitachi delivered a line commutate converter high-voltage direct current (HVDC) system.
  • In this project, Hitachi received an order for a frequency converter to be installed at Chubu Electric Power's Hida Converter Station that included installation and testing.
  • The equipment delivered to the Hida Converter Station is the first HVDC equipment in Japan to establish an aerial interconnection between grids with different frequencies.
  • In 2019, it received an order for a voltage-sourced HVDC-based frequency converter for Chubu Electric Power's Higashishimizu Substation of which is now under construction.

Worldwide HVDC Transmission Industry to 2025 - Players Include Siemens, ABB and Hitachi Among Others

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
Electric power, Wind power in Germany, Electric power transmission, High-voltage direct current, HVDC converter, HVDC Kingsnorth

Global HVDC Transmission Market Segmentation, By Technology (Value)

Key Points: 
  • Global HVDC Transmission Market Segmentation, By Technology (Value)
    5.1 Global HVDC Transmission Market: Segment Analysis
    5.2 Competitive Scenario of Global HVDC Transmission Market: By Technology (2019 & 2025)
    6.
  • Global HVDC Transmission Market Segmentation, By Component (Value)
    6.1 Global HVDC Transmission Market: Segment Analysis
    6.2 Competitive Scenario of Global HVDC Transmission Market: By Component (2019 & 2025)
    7.
  • Global HVDC Transmission Market Segmentation, By Application (Value)
    7.1 Global HVDC Transmission Market: Segment Analysis
    7.2 Competitive Scenario of Global HVDC Transmission Market: By Application (2019 & 2025)
    8.1 Competitive Scenario of Global HVDC Transmission Market: By Region (2019 & 2025)
    9.1 Americas HVDC Transmission Market by value: Size and Forecast (2015-2025)
    9.4 Market Segmentation By Technology (Capacitor Commutated Converter, Voltage Source Converter, Line Commutated Converter)
    9.5 Market Segmentation By Component (Converter Stations, Transmission Cables, Others)
    9.6 Market Segmentation By Application (Interconnecting Grids, City-Center Infeed, Bulk Power Transmission)
    9.7 Americas HVDC Transmission Market: Country Analysis
    9.8 Market Opportunity Chart of Americas HVDC Transmission Market - By Country, By Value (Year-2025)
    9.9 Competitive Scenario of Americas HVDC Transmission: By Country (2019 & 2025)
    9.10 United States HVDC Transmission Market: Size and Forecast (2015-2025)
    9.11 United States HVDC Transmission Market Segmentation By Technology, By Component, By application (2015-2025)
    9.13 Canada HVDC Transmission Market: Size and Forecast (2015-2025)
    9.14 Canada HVDC Transmission Market Segmentation By Technology, By Component, By application (2015-2025)
    9.16 Mexico HVDC Transmission Market: Size and Forecast (2015-2025)
    9.17 Mexico HVDC Transmission Market Segmentation By Technology, By Component, By application (2015-2025)
    9.19 Brazil HVDC Transmission Market: Size and Forecast (2015-2025)
    9.20 Brazil HVDC Transmission Market Segmentation By Technology, By Component, By application (2015-2025)
    10.1 Europe HVDC Transmission Market by value: Size and Forecast (2015-2025)
    10.4 Market Segmentation By Technology (Capacitor Commutated Converter, Voltage Source Converter, Line Commutated Converter)
    10.5 Market Segmentation By Component (Converter Stations, Transmission Cables, Others)
    10.6 Market Segmentation By Application (Interconnecting Grids, City-Center Infeed, Bulk Power Transmission)
    10.7 Europe HVDC Transmission Market: Country Analysis
    10.8 Market Opportunity Chart of Europe HVDC Transmission Market - By Country, By Value (Year-2025)
    10.9 Competitive Scenario of Europe HVDC Transmission: By Country (2019 & 2025)
    10.10 Germany HVDC Transmission Market: Size and Forecast (2015-2025)
    10.11 Germany HVDC Transmission Market Segmentation By Technology, By Component, By application (2015-2025)
    10.13 France HVDC Transmission Market: Size and Forecast (2015-2025)
    10.14 France HVDC Transmission Market Segmentation By Technology, By Component, By application (2015-2025)
    10.16 United Kingdom HVDC Transmission Market: Size and Forecast (2015-2025)
    10.17 United Kingdom HVDC Transmission Market Segmentation By Technology, By Component, By application (2015-2025)
    11.
  • Asia Pacific HVDC Transmission Market: An Analysis
    11.4 Market Segmentation By Technology (Capacitor Commutated Converter, Voltage Source Converter, Line Commutated Converter)
    11.5 Market Segmentation By Component (Converter Stations, Transmission Cables, Others)
    11.6 Market Segmentation By Application (Interconnecting Grids, City-Center Infeed, Bulk Power Transmission)
    11.7 APAC HVDC Transmission Market: Country Analysis
    11.8 Market Opportunity Chart of APAC HVDC Transmission Market - By Country, By Value (Year-2025)
    11.9 Competitive Scenario of APAC HVDC Transmission: By Country (2019 & 2025)
    11.10 China HVDC Transmission Market: Size and Forecast (2015-2025)
    11.11 China HVDC Transmission Market Segmentation By Technology, By Component, By application (2015-2025)
    11.13 Japan HVDC Transmission Market: Size and Forecast (2015-2025)
    11.14 Japan HVDC Transmission Market Segmentation By Technology, By Component, By application (2015-2025)
    11.16 India HVDC Transmission Market: Size and Forecast (2015-2025)
    11.17 India HVDC Transmission Market Segmentation By Technology, By Component, By application (2015-2025)

Shekar Shanmugam Joins ENERCON as Chief Strategy Officer

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Professional services, Engineering, Other Energy, Environment, Manufacturing, Energy, Consulting, Enercon, Wind power in Germany, Economy of Germany

Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is pleased to announce that Shekar Shanmugam has joined the company as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) for the Energy Services and Environmental Services Divisions, with a focus on driving strategic growth across North America.

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  • Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is pleased to announce that Shekar Shanmugam has joined the company as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) for the Energy Services and Environmental Services Divisions, with a focus on driving strategic growth across North America.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201208005985/en/
    Shekar Shanmugam has joined ENERCON as Chief Strategy Officer for Energy and Environmental Services across North America.
  • Shekar joins ENERCON with more than 30 years of cross-functional leadership experience at Top 10 ENR Ranked firms in the Consulting, Engineering, Environmental and Construction Services Industries, serving power, energy, industrial, process, commercial and federal clients.
  • A 100% employee-owned company, Enercon Services Inc. (ENERCON) is a leading engineering and environmental services firm that supports the safe and efficient production, delivery and use of energy.

HVDC Converter Stations Market Growth will Maximum in APAC During 2020-2024 | Technavio

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Utilities, Energy, Electric power, HVDC converter, Wind power in Germany, High-voltage direct current

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201109006072/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201109006072/en/
    Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global HVDC Converter Stations Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Get detailed insights on the COVID-19 pandemic Crisis and Recovery analysis of the HVDC converter stations market.
  • As the markets recover, Technavio expects the HVDC converter stations market size to grow by USD 3.36 billion during the period 2020-2024.
  • Based on the technology, the global HVDC converter stations market witnessed increased demand for LCC HVDC converter stations in 2019.
  • The growth of the global HVDC converter stations market will be significant in the LCC segment during the forecast period.

Global HVDC Converter Stations Industry (2020 to 2027) - Market Trajectory & Analytics - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
Other Energy, Energy, Electric power, Wind power in Germany, High-voltage direct current, HVDC converter

The "HVDC Converter Stations - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "HVDC Converter Stations - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The 288-page report presents concise insights into how the pandemic has impacted production and the buy side for 2020 and 2021.
  • The U.S. Market is Estimated at $2.4 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 10.2% CAGR
    The HVDC Converter Stations market in the U.S. is estimated at US$2.4 Billion in the year 2020.
  • Competitors identified in this market include, among others:
    C-Epri Electric Power Engineering Co., Ltd.
    China Xian Xd Power System Co. Ltd.

$14.58 Billion HVDC Converter Station Market - Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast, 2017-2019 & 2020-2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, October 2, 2020
Alternative energy, Energy, Other Energy, Utilities, Electric power, HVDC converter, High-voltage direct current, Wind power in Germany

The "HVDC Converter Station Market -By Technology, By Power Rating and By Region - Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast, 2020 - 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "HVDC Converter Station Market -By Technology, By Power Rating and By Region - Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast, 2020 - 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global HVDC Converter Station market is slated to accrue revenue worth nearly 14.58 (USD Billion) by 2026 and record the CAGR of about 8% over the period from 2020 to 2026.
  • The report offers assessment and analysis of the HVDC Converter Station market on a global and regional level.
  • The study offers a comprehensive assessment of the market competition, constraints, sales estimates, opportunities, evolving trends, and industry-validated data.

COVID-19 Recovery Analysis: HVDC Converter Stations Market | Increase in Global Power Demand to Boost Market Growth | Technavio

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Saturday, September 19, 2020
Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Electric power, High-voltage direct current, HVDC converter, Wind power in Germany

The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.

Key Points: 
  • The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200918005325/en/
    Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global HVDC Converter Stations Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Although the COVID-19 pandemic continues to transform the growth of various industries, the immediate impact of the outbreak is varied.
  • The increase in global power demand has been instrumental in driving the growth of the market.
  • Download a Free Sample Report on COVID-19 Impacts
    HVDC Converter Stations Market 2020-2024: Segmentation
    HVDC Converter Stations Market is segmented as below: