At the annual WindEurope event in Bilbao, Spain, Hitachi Energy launched its OceaniQ portfolio for the offshore energy environment. The global technology and market leader in power grids, which has a proven track record in pioneering solutions for offshore, has created OceaniQ to help accelerate the clean energy transition. OceaniQ will result in greater volumes of wind power being efficiently harvested and integrated into the world’s energy system.
Combining cross-industry competence from the power and marine sectors, OceaniQ addresses applications for fixed platforms, floating structures and sub-sea power systems for wind, marine and other offshore operators.
Key characteristics of OceaniQ solutions feature a modular design to enable timely installation and the ability to quickly connect energy assets to onshore. OceaniQ solutions take advantage of digitalisation, enabling safe and secure remote monitoring and other services such as predictive maintenance. Designs are also ruggedised to withstand harsh marine conditions, minimising the need for physical service over their lifetime.
OceaniQ™ transformers for offshore floating applications
Since the first commercial projects in the early 1990s, offshore wind electricity generation has grown enormously, with more than 35 gigawatts capacity currently worldwide. Yet building offshore brings great challenges beyond the harsh salt-water environment and only a small fraction of the full potential has been exploited. This is because many offshore areas do not have a suitable sea bed and beyond 60-metre depths, are not optimal for fixed structures.
OceaniQ™ transformers and shunt reactors are key equipment in the grid infrastructure that enables the transmission of electricity generated in offshore wind farms. This full and qualified range of equipment has been developed in partnership with the forefront floating offshore developers. It brings in world-leading experience to meet requirements, featuring a lightweight, compact and modular design that comprises specially designed transformer active parts, tanks and components.
“Floating electrical systems are an important development in the evolution of the offshore renewable industry that will open up tremendous opportunities and unlock new business models that are built on clean power,” said Bruno Melles, managing director of Hitachi Energy’s transformers business.
Read more about OceaniQ: https://www.hitachienergy.com/oceaniq
