Thesis work - Regulatory and Operational Implications of Moving Inter-Array

Företagsbeskrivning Vattenfall is a leading European energy company serving approximately 12 million customers and employing around 21,000 people. We believe there is a way to build a future where everyone can choose fossil-free ways to move, make, and live. Om rollen Are you a student looking to apply your knowledge to real-world solutions that support the energy transition? With us, you will have the opportunity to complete your thesis project close to the business, working alongside experienced specialists and tackling challenges where your ideas and perspectives can make a real difference. Vattenfall R&D is responsible for conducting business driven technical development that creates value for the company and helps us realize our strategy. We develop cost effective, safe and sustainable solutions to improve the infrastructure of Vattenfall assets including Wind, Hydro, Nuclear, SKB, Heat, and Distribution. Offshore wind farms are continuously increasing in size and generation capacity. As a result, the nominal voltage of inter-array cable systems has evolved from traditional medium-voltage levels to 66 kV in current state-of-the-art designs. With the next generation of offshore wind turbines expected to reach capacities of up to 20 MW, the industry is moving towards 132 kV inter-array cable systems to enable efficient power collection and transmission within wind farms. Inter-array cables are critical assets that connect wind turbines to offshore substations and directly impact the reliability and availability of offshore wind farms. The challenges associated with these installations are significant, particularly due to the need for the highest quality and precision during installation and commissioning. Any cable failure can result in substantial losses from reduced energy production, while locating and repairing faults offshore requires considerable time, cost, and resources. This thesis aims to assess the regulatory and operational implications of opera