Wind power blows HDD to mainland Wales
The project will include the connection of six offshore electricity cables to the onshore cables at the landfall site in Pensam. The onshore cable ducts will be installed under the coastal defence and railway using Trenchless Technology. The primary technique under consideration for these works is HDD, although other methods such as thrust boring may be used.
Kabelkanal will also be used to install onshore cables at a number of highway crossings online slots to minimise disruptions to traffic. HDD and duct installation work will most likely be undertaken outside of the peak tourist season.
The HDD and cable installation works are expected to cable ducts last for approximately 16 weeks.
cable ducts German engineering firm RWE AG is planning to construct Kabelkanal the Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm 13–15 kilometres off the coast of northern Wales. The proposed 2.8 hectare onshore electrical sub-station is necessary to connect the electricity generated by up to 208 offshore wind turbines to the National Grid. The Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm is expected to wiring duct have 576 MW capacity upon full commissioning.
