Development of the Nordlicht I offshore wind farm in the German North Sea is moving forward with the award of a new contract to CRP Subsea, an AIS company specializing in subsea infrastructure solutions.
On this occasion, Jan De Nul has selected the company to supply cable protection systems, a critical component to ensure the project’s operational integrity offshore.
Supply of protection systems for subsea cables
Under the agreement, CRP Subsea will deliver 141 NjordGuard CPS systems designed to protect the inter-array cables at both ends, both at their connection to wind turbines and to offshore converter platforms.
These systems have been designed to prevent common issues in offshore environments, such as excessive bending, abrasion, and structural fatigue. In addition, three specific configurations will be developed, tailored to monopile and J-tube interfaces, enabling precise integration during installation.
In addition, the systems are designed to facilitate assembly on specialized vessels, optimizing offshore installation times.
The NjordGuard solution incorporates API-certified materials, including the Uraduct® compound, which offers high wear resistance on the seabed. This approach reduces the need for additional interventions such as rock stabilization, improving project efficiency and lowering long-term operating costs.
CRP Subsea notes that the custom design of these systems helps maintain cable reliability throughout their service life, both during installation and in operation.
Industrial production and project timeline
Manufacturing of the systems will take place at CRP Subsea’s facilities in northwest England, where the company has a semi-automated production line geared toward high-capacity projects.
The engineering phase is already underway, and delivery of the systems is scheduled for December 2026.
About the Nordlicht I offshore wind farm
The Nordlicht I offshore wind farm, developed by Vattenfall, will have an installed capacity of 980 MW and is expected to enter operation in 2028.
Once operational, the project will generate enough renewable energy to supply more than one million German households.
Source and photo: AIS