en.Wedoany.com Reported - Hitachi Energy has recently secured a contract to supply automation equipment for the 900 MW Nordseecluster B offshore wind power project located in Germany. The project is jointly operated by German energy company RWE and Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) and is scheduled to commence operation in 2029.
Under the agreement, Hitachi Energy will supply its MicroSCADA system and related technical infrastructure, enabling 60 wind turbines to connect directly to the offshore converter station. Once operational, the generated electricity will be transmitted onshore and is expected to power approximately 1.6 million German households. This wind power project represents the second phase of the 1.6 GW Nordseecluster development, aimed at supporting Germany's energy transition and enhancing energy independence.
Hitachi Energy previously supplied automation systems for the Nordseecluster A project, and this collaboration continues their partnership in the wind power sector. The MicroSCADA system is capable of managing high-voltage connections, is compatible with third-party 66 kV generator switchgear and monitoring platforms, and supports real-time communication between the onshore control center, transmission system operators, and the RWE team through integrated interfaces. The agreement also requires the system to comply with the latest cybersecurity protocols to ensure secure grid data exchange.
Sven Schulemann, Managing Director of RWE Nordseecluster, stated: "Thanks to the cooperation with Hitachi Energy, we will be able to integrate our Nordseecluster project into the grid. With this 1.6 GW cluster, RWE is significantly expanding its offshore wind portfolio and helping to provide a reliable, clean, and affordable energy system." Recently, Samsung C&T E&C Group also extended its cooperation with Hitachi Energy to accelerate its entry into the European grid market.
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