Glamox will illuminate a substation as part of TenneT’s 2 GW program
Glamox has been awarded a contract to supply 1,500 LED luminaires for the IJmuiden Ver Alpha onshore substation in Borssele, the Netherlands. The installation is part of TenneT's 2 GW program and will play a key role in integrating offshore wind energy into the national electricity grid.
Glamox expands its involvement in the Tennessee program
In addition to its involvement in offshore converter platforms, Glamox will now supply lighting systems for the first Dutch onshore substation envisaged in this large-scale initiative.
The contract was awarded through SPIE Nederland, the Dutch subsidiary of the SPIE group, which will be responsible for installing the lighting systems in the different areas of the infrastructure.
According to the company, the project includes specific solutions for technical spaces, offices, corridors, outdoor areas, and emergency systems. The luminaires will incorporate DALI control technologies and designs adapted to different operational requirements.
How will the ground substation work?
The IJmuiden Ver Alpha installation will allow the conversion of electricity transported as high-voltage direct current into alternating current suitable for the Dutch electricity grid.
While wind turbines generate alternating current (AC) electricity, the energy is converted to direct current (DC) by offshore HVDC platforms to reduce losses during long-distance transmission. Once on land, the substation will convert the 525 kV DC to 380 kV AC.
offshore wind farms can be efficiently incorporated into the transmission infrastructure of the Netherlands.
A key component for the expansion of the electricity grid
The Borssele substation will be the first of eight similar facilities planned under TenneT's 2 GW program in the Netherlands.
At the same time, the construction of equivalent stations in Germany is also being considered with the aim of strengthening the energy transport capacity from wind farms located in the North Sea.
This deployment is part of European efforts to expand renewable generation and strengthen the transmission networks needed to handle increasing volumes of clean electricity.
LED luminaires designed for critical environments
The scope of the contract includes customized linear luminaires, explosion-proof equipment, emergency systems, office downlights, and exterior lighting solutions for the perimeter of the complex.
In addition, several of the luminaires will incorporate features aimed at reducing light pollution and improving the energy efficiency of the installation.
SPIE highlighted that Glamox met the technical and environmental requirements demanded for the project and valued the collaboration maintained between both companies during the development of the solutions.
Expected deliveries until 2026
The light fixtures will be supplied in six shipments scheduled through October 2026.
The infrastructure will then proceed with its construction and commissioning phase. According to the current plan, the onshore substation will be operational in 2029 and will become a key component for connecting new offshore wind power capacity to the Dutch electricity grid.
For Glamox , this award strengthens its presence in projects linked to both marine and onshore energy infrastructure and expands its participation within TenneT's 2 GW program, one of the most ambitious electricity transmission initiatives associated with European wind power development.
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