Glamox has secured a contract from SPIE Nederland to supply 1,500 specialized LED luminaires for the IJmuiden Ver Alpha land station, the first Dutch facility in the 2 GW program driven by TenneT to accelerate the integration of offshore wind energy into the national power grid.
The infrastructure, located in Borssele, Zeeland province, will play a key role in connecting large offshore wind farms to the high-voltage grid in the Netherlands. The project is part of a broader strategy that includes the construction of eight similar land stations in Dutch territory and other equivalent facilities in Germany.
An essential component for transporting offshore wind energy
Offshore wind turbines generate electricity in alternating current. However, when energy must travel long distances via submarine cables, it is converted to direct current using HVDC transmission systems to minimize electrical losses.
Subsequently, once the electricity reaches land, the land stations perform the reverse process. In the case of IJmuiden Ver Alpha, the infrastructure will transform 525 kV direct current into 380 kV alternating current before injecting it into the high-voltage power grid of the Netherlands.
Through this system, TenneT aims to increase renewable energy transport capacity and strengthen the country’s energy security.
Glamox expands its participation in the 2 GW program
This new agreement complements contracts previously obtained by Glamox to supply connected lighting systems and intelligent light management for eleven offshore HVDC converter platforms associated with the same program.
The company will provide various solutions tailored to the operational needs of the substation. These include linear luminaires connected via DALI technology, explosion-proof equipment for technical areas, emergency lighting systems, and specific solutions for offices, corridors, and outdoor areas.
Furthermore, several luminaires were customized to meet specific lighting, energy efficiency, and environmental performance requirements demanded by the project.
SPIE highlights the technical collaboration of the project
According to representatives from the SPIE project team, Glamox successfully met demanding technical specifications by developing designs adapted to different installation configurations and lighting levels.
The company also provided products with the environmental certifications and declarations required for an infrastructure that supports European goals for emission reduction and the expansion of renewable energies.
Deliveries until 2026 and commissioning scheduled for 2029
The luminaires will be delivered in six phases until October 2026. Once construction is finished and operational tests are completed, the land station is expected to enter service in 2029.
For Glamox, the award reinforces its position as a provider of lighting solutions for large energy projects in both offshore and onshore environments. The collaboration with SPIE also consolidates a strategic relationship linked to the development of infrastructure necessary for the European energy transition.
Source and photo: Glamox
