HSM Offshore Energy has successfully completed the rollout of the THOR Offshore High Voltage Substation (OHVS) topside and the installation of Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) modules for RWE Renewables at the company’s Schiedam yard in the Netherlands. This marks a major milestone in the development of Denmark's largest offshore wind farm, the THOR project, with a planned capacity of 1,058 MW.

The THOR Offshore High Voltage Substation will serve as the critical infrastructure that collects electricity generated by the offshore wind turbines, converts it to transmission-level voltage, and then transports it to an onshore substation at Volder Søndervang. This substation plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth delivery of renewable energy from the THOR offshore wind farm, which is designed to provide power for over 1,000,000 Danish households—roughly one-third of all homes in Denmark.

HSM Offshore Energy is responsible for the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Commissioning (EPCIC) of the high-voltage substation and its jacket foundation. The installation phase is scheduled for 2025, with commissioning and testing slated for 2026. RWE Renewables expects operations to commence in late 2026.

The THOR wind farm is a critical component of Denmark’s and Europe’s broader renewable energy strategy, aimed at expanding energy capacity and driving down carbon emissions. This project is set to play a significant role in meeting the region’s ambitious sustainability targets.

Source: tdworld.com