The construction of the first electricity cable between the Westermeerwind offshore wind farm and the high voltage station being built within the dike in Espel began on May 1st.
A total of six cables (up to 15 cm thick) will run under the dike through the tubes built last year.
The construction of a total of 44 kilometers of cables between the wind turbines and land will take about two months.
From July, Westermeerwind’s wind turbines with towers will be placed on foundations, which were installed in March and April. It is expected that the first electricity will come ashore in August. After that, the testing and commissioning of the turbines will commence. The entire wind farm is scheduled to be ready by mid-February 2016.
Image: Westermeerwind