Nexans has launched a new range of cable and power accessories to meet the growing demand for higher capacity wind farms.
The new generation of power accessories with F-type outer cone comprising separable T-connectors, coupling connectors and surge arresters has been developed to operate at 72.5 kV. To transmit the increased power between each individual turbine and collection platforms efficiently, Nexans has created inter-array cable systems able to operate at 72.5 kV instead of the traditional 36 kV. Transformer and switchgear OEMs have upgraded their designs to take into account the higher voltage