Sofia Communication Base Station Inverter Grid-Connected Project

How did Sofia connect to the National Grid?

Sofia connected to the national grid. All work, including reinstatement, completed along the cable corridor between the converter station and substation, and at the substation itself. Completion of the mounds screening the converter stations. Completion of reinstatement of cable corridor from shore to the converter station site.

Who will build Sofia's HVDC converter station in 2022?

Starting onsite in 2022, GE's Grid Solutions will be responsible for the construction of the onshore converter station. Prysmian Group will design, supply, install and commission Sofia's HVDC export link including 15km of onshore cables and installation work.

When will Dogger Bank c & Sofia offshore wind farm start?

26th October 2023 in Construction, Supply Chain Sofia Offshore Wind Farm and Dogger Bank C, the third phase of Dogger Bank Wind Farm, will begin transporting electricity transformers from Teesport to the home of both projects’ onshore converter station sites near Lazenby from late October into mid-December.

Can a company be a supplier to Sofia offshore wind?

Relevant companies should register their interest in being a potential supplier to Sofia and its contractors. Sofia will focus on skills and education as we aim to work with schools and universities to maximise awareness of offshore wind and the career opportunities it offers locally. Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, Dogger Bank. An RWE project.

What's going on with the construction of Sofia?

Construction of Sofia officially began June 2021 with enabling works at the site of the project's onshore converter station in Redcar, Teesside. All the project's Tier 1 suppliers - providing the main component packages including turbines, foundations and electrical infrastructure - are progressing with their respective work scopes.

Will SembCorp Marine support RWE renewables' Sofia offshore wind farm project?

Samuel Wong, Head of Sembcorp Marine Offshore Platforms said: “Sembcorp Marine is excited to work on this mega-project with GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions to support RWE Renewables’ Sofia Offshore Wind Farm project to augment its supply of wind energy in the UK.