Grid Access Solutions
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In times of growing energy scarcity renewable energy sources like windpower gain importance. On a turnkey base Grid Access stands for:
- Containing more than pure FACTS elements or HVDC converter stations
- Providing access for remote electrical generation or load to a grid, e.g. renewable energy island, mines or oil & gas.
- Utilizing an AC or DC (Current Sourced Compensator or Voltage-Sourced Converter technology) transmission link
Numerous effective projects confirm Siemens as well proven innovation leader.
As the world´s only integrated energy technology company Siemens supplies a comprehensive range of reliable, efficient, and proven grid access solutions.
From generator to grid access, Siemens is with you every step of the way.
For Renewables, Industries & Offshore Platforms
Siemens is a wise (turnkey) choice for meeting economic and technical requirements, and to assure the maximum return on investment.
Today´s rapid expansion of wind parks for power generation makes customized solutions for grid access essential.
Therefore, Siemens provices wind park grid connections (AC or DC technology) on a turnkey base, including studies for the connection to the electrical system, basic design, delivery of platforms, civil works, installation and commissioning.
Our overall experience, innovative technology, superior service (e.g. system studies and optimized design), financing support and established partnerships together with a strong local presence can make the key-difference in your company´s successful access program. With Siemens you get a superior turnkey job.
From generator to grid access, Siemens is with you every step of the way.
Embedding decentralized or dispersed generators such as wind farms off and on-shore in the power systems requires a higher investment in technology and greater complexity in electrical design. The stability of the grid and transmission distance are challenges which have to be taken into consideration.
How does Siemens tailor technology to meet your demands?
Siemens conducts studies of your specific needs to determine the most technically efficient and economically feasible system solution. Specific attention is paid to intelligently designing the „collection systems“ at the medium voltage level followed by the high-voltage transmission system offering grid access.
As a world leader in the field of Power Transmission & Distribution for AC and DC technology, Siemens provides reliable and future-orientated solutions with its own product lines and an excellent partnership, with companies of decentralized generating units, e.g. platforms.
Superior Service from Studies to Upgrade…
Siemens turnkey projects not only contain well proven technology but also the adequate service to guarantee an efficient development process. Giving you the edge in business efficiency, Siemens offers you engineering expertise beginning with studies, concept and basic design through digital and real-time simulation of the actual system. Siemens´ systematic, professional, and comprehensive project management ensures the reliable completion of the project within a clear quality, time, and cost framework. After Installation and Commissioning Siemens´ services even reach up to the required Maintenance and Trainings and keep the option for potential Upgrades.
Siemens delivers a complete range of operation and maintenance services ensuring first-class performance while meeting customer requirements. Siemens offers comprehensive lifetime asset management services, remote diagnostics, 24-hour monitoring, and authorized employees among other services to guarantee power availability where and when needed.
Quality of life and environmental responsibility are unchangeable Siemens commitments. So, wherever the latest power technologies work, the needs of people and nature will always come first. Siemens can prove superior experiences in the range of Grid Access solutions and provides…
- High reliability and availability
- Low investment cost
- Efficient Power Transmission
- Professional adaptation to the transmission grid
- Ease of operation
Therewith today´s challenges like the increasing demand for energy or the stabilization and improvement of existing AC networks are successfully met by Siemens Grid Access customized solutions.
| No. | Project | Country | Power Rating | In Operation |
| 1 | Lillgrund | Sweden | 110 MW | 2007 |
| 2 | Lynn/Inner Dowsing | UK | 180 MW | 2008 |
| 3 | Thanet | UK | 300 MW | 2009 |
| 4 | Greater Gabbard | UK | 500 MW | 2010 |
| 5 | London Array | UK | 630 MW | 2012 |
| 6 | Lincs | UK | 270 MW | 2012 |
| 7 | Gwynt y Mor | UK | 576 MW | 2014 |
| 8 | BorWin2 | Germany | 800 MW | 2013 |
| 9 | HelWin1 | Germany | 576 MW | 2013 |
| 10 | Nordsee Ost | Germany | 295 MW | 2013 |
| 11 | SylWin1 | Germany | 864 MW | 2014 |
| 12 | HelWin2 | Germany | 690 MW | 2015 |