Wind Turbine Cables

Wind turbines stand tall on the landscape. Our range of cables for wind turbine towers and their rotor engines support power production from renewable energy installations both onshore and offshore. The turbines must be durable and able to withstand both the mechanical application and the environmental challenges they may face. As with many applications, limiting downtime and maintenance brings down the cost of production - all important when you're also relying on the weather.

The movement of the rotor blade and engine creates torque on components, including the cables so specific reference to torsional applications and torsional stress - twisting as well as pulling - must be considered in the electrical characteristics where appropriate. For MV applications the NTSCGEWÖW 6kV Torsion Power Cable may also be considered appropriate.

To accompany the wind turbine power cables we supply there is also a complement of control and automation cables for the safe operation and monitoring of the turbine as it produces energy. Our Veriflex SY, CY & YY cables are specified as well as cables such as LIHH and LIHCH. 

The location of the turbine may impact the choice of materials. Offshore wind turbines will face an environment that has salt water spray and so want a robust material such as Polyolefin or Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, whilst onshore turbines may opt for LSZH insulated and sheathed to protect in the event of fire. They can also be CPR compliant where onshore installations are erected. 

For more information on turbine cables and specifying against your precise project, please speak to the team who will be able to provide guidance and technical support.