Prysmian Secures Vineyard Wind Offshore Cable Contract
Prysmian Group has secured a major contract for the Vineyard Wind offshore cable project, valued at approximately €200 million. The agreement marks a key milestone in developing the first U.S. utility-scale offshore wind farm.
Vineyard Wind Offshore Cable Project Scope
The Vineyard Wind offshore cable project will require 134 km of HVAC power cables to connect offshore wind turbines to the onshore grid. The project is located about 14 miles off the coast of Massachusetts.
Prysmian will manage the design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of the cable system. The company will produce 220 kV three-core cables with XLPE insulation at its facilities in:
- Pikkala, Finland
- Arco Felice, Italy
Installation will take place using Prysmian’s specialized vessels, Cable Enterprise and Ulisse, with project completion scheduled for 2021.
Learn more about Prysmian: https://www.prysmiangroup.com
Advanced Monitoring Technology with PRY-CAM
Prysmian will also deploy its PRY-CAM monitoring system, which enhances cable performance and reliability. The system includes:
- Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS)
- Real-Time Thermal Rating (RTTR)
These technologies use artificial intelligence to monitor cable conditions and trigger alerts when issues arise. As a result, operators can improve asset lifespan, uptime, and safety while reducing maintenance costs.
Supporting U.S. Offshore Wind Growth
The Vineyard Wind project will supply electricity to approximately 400,000 homes and businesses. In addition, it will reduce carbon emissions by more than 1.6 million tons annually.
This project represents a major step forward for the U.S. offshore wind sector, which continues to expand rapidly. Currently, only one offshore wind farm operates in the U.S.—the Block Island Wind Farm—but several new projects are underway.
Strategic Industry Collaboration
Vineyard Wind, LLC (https://www.vineyardwind.com) is jointly owned by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Avangrid Renewables, part of the Iberdrola Group (https://www.iberdrola.com).
Prysmian’s involvement reinforces its leadership in the submarine cable market and strengthens its position in the growing North American renewable energy sector.
