Connecting renewable energy converters with MacArtney wet mate connector

摘要

MacArtney has developed a new type of medium voltage wet mate connector designed especially for the offshore renewable energy market. The new MacArtney 1 lkV (7.6MW) wet mate connector makes interconnection and connecting dynamic cables from offshore renewable energy converters to hubs and export cables faster and easier.Up to now, disconnecting or connecting cable terminations offshore has been a time-consuming and, consequently, expensive business that required bringing cables up on deck. Funded by ETI, MacArtney has developed, produced, and tested the new connector solution. MacArtney's wet mate connector eliminates the need to surface the cable for mating and de-mating, shortens the time needed for connection, and makes it possible to operate in waters with limited time windows. This is particularly important for renewable energy devices where changing tides or wave action is often a critical factor in marine renewable deployments.The MacArtney 1 lkV (7.6MW) wet mate connector system is a fully tested and EN/CEI/IEC 60502-4 compliant connector solution specifically designed to meet the needs of the marine renewables industry and requirements from grid owners and utilities. Tests were witnessed by DnV (Det Norske Veritas) and real-sea tests performed off Falmouth, UK. For more information, visit www.macartney.com.