The first ecological cable protection system is deployed on the high seas

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Despliegan en alta mar el primer sistema de protección de cables ecológico

The Crown Estate, the manager of the seabed in the United Kingdom, has revealed the implementation of a significant innovation in the protection of submarine cables. This month, the first cable protection system that is completely plastic-free and carbon neutral was installed in Scottish waters, marking a notable advance over conventional concrete systems, which are high carbon emitters. .

Innovative cable protection system

This new technology, deployed by Cefas and ARC Marine, has been introduced at the Meygen wind farm in Scotland with the aim of offering a greener and more sustainable solution. Marine mats have been designed to replace traditional concrete mattresses and offer numerous environmental benefits, including carbon neutrality and reduced impact on the marine ecosystem.

According to details provided by Cefas, these mats reduce the carbon footprint and promote biodiversity. Being environmentally friendly structures, they allow various marine species such as corals, mussels, crabs, lobsters, starfish and fish to find a habitat conducive to their development.

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NICE project

This development is part of the Nature Inclusive Cable Enhancement and Protection (NICE) project, led by Cefas in collaboration with ARC Marine. The project, funded by the Offshore Wind Evidence and Change (OWEC) program of The Crown Estate, seeks to evaluate the ecological impact of traditional methods compared to these new alternatives, providing essential information so that policymakers and developers can guide the future of the offshore wind power in the United Kingdom.

The adoption of green technologies in infrastructure projects such as the deployment of submarine cables contributes to environmental protection and can also accelerate social acceptance of renewable energy projects. By integrating solutions that respect and promote biodiversity, the energy sector can ensure a more harmonious relationship with the marine ecosystem, vital for its long-term sustainability.

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