Nokia optical network to connect TenneT wind farms in the North Sea to increase the amount of renewable energy By Investing.com
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Nokia optical network to connect TenneT wind farms in the North Sea to increase the amount of renewable energy
- TenneT orders eight 2 GW grid connection systems in the Netherlands, which represent a pioneering model in the delivery of offshore wind energy.
- Nokia’s mission-critical optical network technology to support long-distance transmission of up to 300 km to connect offshore platforms to TenneT onshore telecommunications infrastructure.
- The program emphasizes Europe’s transition from fossil fuels to a safer and greener energy supply.
January 14, 2025
Espoo, Finland “TenneT, one of Europe’s leading offshore transmission system operators, has selected Nokia to provide critical optical network technology for eight new 2 gigawatt (2 GW) platforms in the Dutch North Sea to deliver much-needed renewable energy to land. TenneT has ordered three consortia ” Petrofac (LON: ) and Hitachi (OTC: ) Energy Consortium, GE Vernova-Seatrium Consortium and GE Vernova-McDermott Consortium ” to deliver 2GW of offshore converter platforms and onshore grid stations. The program is a key component of Europe’s energy transition, as the platforms will bring significant amounts of renewable energy from offshore wind farms to shore, contributing to Europe’s ambitious 2050 climate neutrality goals.
The 2GW program represents a pioneering model in energy transmission with the aim of creating a more efficient, standardized approach to the delivery of offshore wind energy. To facilitate the operation of the wind farms behind the 2 GW platforms and operate the platforms without a human crew, TenneT must have a mission-critical communications network in place. Nokia’s 1830 PSS DWDM solution will be used to establish a resilient, future-ready optical network connecting offshore locations to TenneT’s onshore telecommunications infrastructure. This network will enable TenneT to monitor and manage these remote platforms, ensuring continuous, reliable power transmission.
As part of this deployment, Nokia will deliver advanced amplification and transponder technologies to support long-distance, one-time non-repetitive transmissions of up to 400 km. The solution includes Nokia’s extended reach amplification systems to maintain reliable optical transmission, even in challenging offshore environments. Nokia’s support services will also provide comprehensive design, testing and operational care, ensuring the network meets TenneT’s high standards for resilience and performance during every phase of construction and long-term operation.
Marco Kuijpers, Director of Major Offshore Projects at TenneThe said: As we expand our offshore energy infrastructure, connectivity is more important than ever. The standardized mission-critical optical network delivered by Nokia plays a central role in enabling the seamless operation and management of our 2GW platforms, allowing us to work remotely. With these partnerships, Nokia is helping us move towards a more independent energy supply and progress towards the global goals for tripling the use of renewable energy that were set during the COP28 climate talks.
James Watt, senior vice president and general manager of Nokia’s optical networks business, said: We at Nokia know that “there is no green without digital”. This project shows that principle in action. By delivering standardized, high-performance optical networking technology that meets the unique requirements of the offshore environment, Nokia supports TenneT in providing reliable green energy to millions of homes across the Netherlands and Europe.
The implementation of Nokia’s optical network solution will begin in early 2025, aligning with the initial stages of construction of the 2GW platforms. This deployment will enable early integration and rigorous testing of communications systems, supporting TenneT’s timeline for full operational readiness of the first 2GW platform by 2029.
Resources and additional information
Website: Nokia Optical Networks
Website: Nokia Power Utilities
Website: TenneT 2GW program
Website: TenneT 2GW Platform Construction Consortium
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About TenneT
TenneT is the leading European network operator. We are committed to providing a secure and reliable electricity supply 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while helping to drive the energy transition in our quest for a brighter energy future “more sustainable, reliable and affordable than ever before. In our role as the first cross-border transmission system operator (TSO), we design, build, maintain and operate over 25,000 kilometers of high-voltage electricity grid in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany and facilitate the European energy market through our 17 interconnectors to neighboring countries. We are one of the largest investors in national and international onshore and offshore power grids, with a turnover of EUR 9.2 billion and a total asset value of EUR 45 billion. Every day, our 8,300 employees take ownership, show courage and make and maintain connections to ensure the balance of electricity supply and demand for more than 43 million people.
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