180 Tonne Super Grid Transformers Delivered to Neart na Gaoithe Wind Farm
Collett has delivered two 180 Tonne super grid transformers to the onshore substation at Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm.
As with the first stage of the project, Collett were appointed to provide a door-to-door service for both super grid transformers. Once again working with their trusted partners, Collett transported the laods from the client’s factory to port ahead of their journey to the UK
Delivering over two consecutive days, and with adverse weather conditions having an impact on the accessibility of the site roads, for the second of the transformers, the Collett Team employed a fourth tractor unit to complete delivery. With one unit pushing the loaded 14 row flat bed and three to pull, provided the required traction to deliver the final 180 Tonne super grid transformer to the desired location.
Having delivered the super grid transformers to the substation site, both were offloaded and installed onto their respective bunds by Collett Heavy Lift, utilising specialist hydraulic jacking and skidding equipment and completing stage two of the project.
The Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm, jointly owned by EDF Renewables and ESB, will feature up to 64 turbines and with a planned capacity of 450MW, will be capable of powering up to 391,000 homes.
Source and image courtesy of Collett
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