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title: Borkum Riffgrund 1 Offshore Substation
description: Full EPCI contract for three offshore substations, providing grid connection for the largest U.S. offshore wind project, powering 660,000 households.
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# [Borkum Riffgrund 1 Offshore Substation](https://www.semcomaritime.com/cases/coastal-virginia-offshore-wind-substation-design-and-supply-0)

 Written by [Semco Maritime](https://www.semcomaritime.com/cases/author/semco-maritime) | Mar 31, 2013 11:15:00 PM

## Customer: Bladt Industries End customer: Ørsted EnergyLocation: The German part of the North SeaCapacity: 450 MWPeriod: 2012-2013 

##### Activities

##### Solution

A full electrical engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) contract covering substation for the Borkum Riffgrund 1 offshore wind farm. The project involved several electrical disciplines including low-voltage systems.

##### Competences and systems:

- Project management
- High-voltage and medium-voltage systems
- Low-voltage systems
- Diesel generator systems
- Protection & control systems
- Drainage and waste systems
- HVAC systems
- Communication and IT systems
- Platform identification systems
- Transport/spacing

##### Highlights

- Positive feedback from customer regarding general workflow and quality of work delivered
- The project was delivered on time

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