Nexans Revolution Wind Export Cable Contract
On April 1, 2022, Nexans (official site) announced a contract with Ørsted (site) and Eversource (site). The company will supply the export cable link that connects the Revolution Wind Farm to the U.S. onshore grid. This offshore wind project will deliver renewable power to customers in both Rhode Island and Connecticut, and it will support each state’s clean energy goals.
Nexans will produce the export cable, which mainly uses aluminum medium‑voltage technology, in collaboration with Nexans Indeco in Peru. Production will take place at one of the Nexans Group plants in the Andean region, so the project benefits from regional manufacturing expertise. The engineering team optimized the conductor design to meet the project’s technical requirements. In addition, Nexans scheduled the first deliveries for May 2022 to keep the construction timeline on track.
This contract represents Nexans’ first cable installation project in the U.S. under its wider frame agreement with Ørsted and Eversource. The Export Cable Framework Agreement, signed in December 2019 between Ørsted Wind Power North America LLC and Nexans, gives the company the opportunity to supply up to 1,000 km of high‑voltage subsea cables in the U.S. by 2027. As a result, the Revolution Wind export cable project becomes the first project delivered under this agreement and directly supports the energy transition in North America.
Installation and Project Impact
For the offshore installation, Nexans will deploy its advanced cable‑laying vessel, Nexans Aurora. The company notes that this vessel is the first of its kind in the offshore cable‑laying sector, and it showcases Nexans’ focus on innovation, precise marine installation, and reliable subsea cable solutions.
The 704 MW Revolution Wind Farm sits more than 15 miles south of the Rhode Island coast and 32 miles southeast of the Connecticut coast. This location allows the project to tap strong offshore wind resources while still serving onshore demand centers. The wind farm will help meet the energy needs of both states and support their long‑term clean energy and decarbonization targets. Nexans executive vice president for subsea and land systems, Ragnhild Katteland, also reaffirmed the company’s long‑term commitment to the U.S. offshore wind industry and its partnership with Ørsted and Eversource on this historic project.
