Wedoany.com Report-Jun 14, NKT is set to begin installation of the export cable for the 1.4 GW East Anglia Three offshore wind farm in the UK this month. The operation will be carried out using NKT’s cable-laying vessel, NKT Victoria, which is scheduled to mobilise from the port of Karlskrona, Sweden, on 14 June. The vessel will operate continuously at the project site, conducting simultaneous cable laying and burial, as outlined in a recent Notice to Mariners.

East Anglia Three is being developed by ScottishPower Renewables and is located approximately 69 kilometres off the Norfolk coast. Offshore construction for the wind farm began earlier this spring with the installation of monopiles.

Under a turnkey contract awarded in 2022, NKT is responsible for both the supply and installation of the export cable system for the project. In 2023, ScottishPower Renewables issued a firm order to NKT for the design, manufacture, and installation of the full 320 kV high-voltage direct current (HVDC) export cable system. This cable will connect the offshore wind farm to the UK’s electricity transmission network, supporting the integration of renewable energy into the grid.

East Anglia Three is the second project under development within ScottishPower Renewables’ East Anglia Hub. The hub also includes the East Anglia One North and East Anglia Two offshore wind farms, with capacities of 800 MW and 900 MW respectively. Together, the three projects form a significant part of the UK's offshore wind development strategy.

When completed, East Anglia Three will feature 95 Siemens Gamesa wind turbines, each rated at over 14 MW. These turbines are expected to be fully operational by 2026, contributing a substantial amount of renewable electricity to the national grid.

The start of cable installation marks a key milestone in the project’s timeline and reflects coordinated progress between technology providers and developers in advancing large-scale renewable infrastructure. The project is part of broader efforts to expand offshore wind capacity and enhance energy transition initiatives in the region.

The mobilisation of NKT Victoria and the deployment of the HVDC export cable system represent a critical step toward the successful commissioning of East Anglia Three. The work will continue around the clock to meet construction targets and ensure timely delivery of the project’s infrastructure.

East Anglia Three and the wider East Anglia Hub are positioned to contribute significantly to the UK’s renewable energy goals, while also supporting supply chain activities and industrial collaboration across multiple European locations.