TenneT will connect these wind farms from 2018 to 2021 to the national grid. The condition of the soil is of great importance to be able to lay the cables will soon be successful.
Because TenneT has been appointed as network manager at sea, there may be ample for tenders for wind farms start with the preparations. examine various trace-alternatieven at this time for the connection of the planned wind farms off the Dutch coast (south). One tracéalternatief provides a connection to Wateringen and two others in a terminal on the Maasvlakte.
Marco Kuijpers, senior Offshore NL says TenneT: "To achieve the goals of the Energy Accord is important that we take all possible preparations If after the summer it is known what tracéalternatief is preferred, we really need our time. before we proceed effectively to the construction of the grid connection. Hence, we already start with the fieldwork. "
field Investigations
The field trials are conducted by Tauw on land. Tauw includes research the composition and quality of the soil behavior. These studies are necessary for the technical development of the compound and are expected to take place in July and August this year. So they are not preparatory work for the construction of the connection.
Elroy Houthuijzen-Diaz Chavez, project manager at Tauw "For us it is important that the environment is not adversely affected by our operations. Through our extensive experience we can perform field studies carefully, quickly and flexibly. We look forward to this project with smart measuring and inspection activities to contribute to sustainable solutions for a better environment. "
It is expected that the ministers of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure and Environment choice after the summer for the preferred alternative of the cable, and for work on the draft land-use plan and applying for the necessary permits. Presumably, the draft decisions published in mid-2017. The construction of the terminal is expected to start from 2018.
Connection wind for 3.5 million households
TenneT ensures that the future wind farms to be connected to the North Sea on the Dutch electricity grid. When the power supply of the future wind farms off the Dutch coast (south) it is a connection of 1,400 megawatts (MW), consisting of two connections of each 700 MW. One of the two compounds is in a strip that is not yet appropriate for the development of wind energy. The realization of which 700 MW connection (platform and associated cables) is therefore dependent on government Structural offshore wind power. Along with the compounds of the new wind farms and Borssele Dutch Coast (north) goes to 2023 to a total of 3,500 MW. That’s about equal to the annual power consumption of 3.5 million households, nearly half of all Dutch households.
