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Gennaker Offshore Substation Jackets Loaded Out in Netherlands
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Fusion42 · 16 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The jackets for two offshore substations connecting Skyborn Renewables' Gennaker offshore wind farm in Germany were loaded out at yards in the Netherlands, forming a key part of the 50Hertz OST-6-1 grid connection transmitting power to the German grid. The substations will support up to 927 MW capacity from 63 Siemens Gamesa turbines, with commissioning expected by mid-2028.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy, and 1 source has reported it between 11 Sep 2026 and 16 Sep 2026.
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Big grid connection projects in German offshore wind are moving into heavy build phase, opening opportunities for founders in turbine installation, heavy-lift shipping, and substation tech supply chains. You should build partnerships now to be in the supply pool when installations ramp up.
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1 source · first reported 11 Sep 2026 · latest 16 Sep 2026
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