Tekmar to supply cable protection systems for 120 MW Formosa 1 offshore wind project in Taiwan

Tekmar Energy has announced that subsea power cable provider JDR Cables, part of TFKable Group, has selected the patented Tekmar Cable Protection System (CPS) TekLink® Mechanical Latch for the Formosa 1 Phase 2 offshore wind farm.

Formosa 1 Phase 2 is a project located 6km from the shore of Taiwan, consisting of 20 turbines and will provide a total of 122 MW in water depth of approximately 15-30m. The project is set for completion in 2019.

For the project Tekmar will be providing approximately 60 cable protection systems and a further 60 hang off clamps which hold the subsea cable in place within the turbine transition piece.