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Thorne & Derrick Join NOF To Drive Business Growth In The Wind Energy Sector

February 8th, 2022

NOF Offshore Wind Industry

Thorne & Derrick, Specialist Distributors of LV HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt, are delighted to announce we have joined NOF to further develop our business in the offshore wind sector of the global economy.

We are based in North-East England, recognised as a key strategic location to service the offshore renewables energy market in the UK, from the North Sea to the Nordics – our Exports Division support international offshore wind power projects from the USA to China.

We look forward to further strengthening our position in the offshore wind sector with the support of NOF and their team.

Wind Farm - NOF

Paul Livingstone BDM at NOF commented, “It is fantastic to have Thorne & Derrick in the NOF network of members and as a valued subscriber to our Offshore Wind Projects Database, we look forward to working closely with the business. With the drive towards net-zero and low carbon energy production more companies are exploring how they can play a role in key strategic projects across the Offshore Renewables industry, which has led to an increase in members looking to benefit from our services and gain access to new supply chain opportunities.”

“NOF has a strong track record in helping supply chain companies grow their presence in Offshore Renewables and with detailed information available on over 1000 Offshore Wind projects globally included within the project database, it provides a great resource for NOF members. NOF maintains and continually develops strong relationships with industries’ main players and key buyers and our extensive supply chain network is supporting innovation and collaboration to ensure businesses capitalise on Offshore Renewables sector development opportunities.”

Supplying Cable Termination, Jointing, Pull-in & Electrical Equipment up to 66kV

Specialist Distributors to the UK and international Offshore Wind & Renewable industry to provide safe and reliable LV HV Electrical Cable & Power Distribution Systems up to 66kV – we are highly customer responsive and absolutely committed to providing a world-class service. Contact our UK Power Team for competitive quotations, fast delivery from stock and technical support or training on all LV-HV products.

See how T&D support, supply and service the Renewable Energy industry.

Thorne & Derrick are UK Stockists for: 3M Electrical, PFISTERER Connex, Nexans Power Cable Accessories (Euromold), Alroc, Ellis Patents, ABB, Roxtec, Cembre & CATU Electrical.

January 2022 VOLTS!

February 4th, 2022

THORNE & DERRICK LV HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt

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pROJECTS & NEWS

Port Of Felixstowe

Credit: https://www.portoffelixstowe.co.uk/

This month, we have been working with our client Hutchison Port Holdings and their High Voltage Engineering Team to supply a specification solution to repair and joint flexible reeling type EPR cables – the 11kV medium voltage power cables operating the quay and rail mounted gantry cranes at Port of Felixstowe required a permanent, compact, smooth profile and flexible cable sheath repair product.

Thorne & Derrick’s proposed solution using the M Series of Flexible Cable Repair Products manufactured by 3M Electrical, combines permanence with flexibility and reliability when installed by approved jointers.

The cable damage details:

1m of outer sheath tape delaminating where the cable was previously jointed under warranty by the manufacturer. The cable was removed and on a drum ready for repair.
2.72m of outer sheath damage. The cable was still working on the cranes with a temporary repair in place. The cables needed to be repaired in situ with a shelter and work area erected around the damage to allow for dry and convenient cable jointing.

This specification has been adopted as the engineering standard for future repairs to site damaged cables at Hutchison Ports operating facilities.

➡ Listen to Rachel Salisbury (Application Engineer 3M UK plc) explain the benefits;

Thorne & Derrick have been Distributors for 3M Electrical since 1985 and can provide customised repair solutions using Scotchcast resins, Cold Shrink or high performance tape repairs across all industry sectors. More Reading:

Best For The Environment – Investing In A Low Carbon Future

The Port of Felixstowe is Britain’s biggest and busiest container port, and one of the largest in Europe – dealing with 48% of Britain’s containerised trade. Thorne & Derrick are also delighted to be working with a site that is committed to reducing their carbon footprint. While the Port of Felixstowe itself actually contributes less than 1% of the total carbon embedded in goods through the supply chain, they are committed to making significant progress in reducing this, as well as the impact of the overall supply chain.

Best For The Environment - Investing In A Low Carbon Future

HVDC | France to Italy Link

A New Power Highway Through The Alps To Build Europe’s Energy Grid

GE Grid are currently working on a high-voltage, direct current (HVDC) electric power transmission system to support the interconnection of the European Grid. Transitioning towards better integration of renewable power and reducing carbon footprint, transmission operators RTE (France) and TERNA (Italy) have decided to build the world’s longest (HVDC) cable interconnection. This link – at 190 km – will join the French and Italian electricity networks under the Alps.

Credit: https://www.gegridsolutions.com/

As Approved Vendors to GE Grid, Thorne & Derrick were invited to submit technical and commercial recommendations for portable and temporary earthing equipment to converter stations to ensure workers’ safety against hazards such as electric shocks while working within medium and high voltage substations.

Previously, Thorne & Derrick delivered similar bespoke portable earthing solutions to GE Grid for the safe electrical isolation works to the onshore and offshore substations at DolWin3 – this was the third offshore grid connection in the so-called DolWin cluster. The offshore grid connection connects the wind farms Merkur Offshore and Borkum Riffgrund 2 in the south-western part of the German North Sea with the onshore transmission grid.

Thorne & Derrick are a leading Specialist Distributor of Electrical Safety Equipment up to 400kV to both UK and international projects.

Talk to us about LV HV Voltage Detection | Cable Spiking | Portable Earthing Leads & Short Circuit Solutions (UK DNO, Network Rail PADs & National Grid Type Approved) | Cable Preparation Tools | Electrical Safety Products.

Pre-Wired Power

HMP Wandsworth Prison Square Substation

Working with Vinci Facilities, Thorne & Derrick have secured technical qualification and commercial acceptance of our specification for the design and supply of a pre-wired feeder pillar for an 800kVA mains transformer connection on the UKPN network. The customised feeder pillar from the Fortress range will be manufactured by Lucy Zodion with IP65 rating, enclosed busbar chamber and internal electrical wiring to client specification.

Working with Lucy Zodion and their highly skilled and experienced in-house electrical design and engineering teams we can provide high-quality power distribution solutions – contact us to discuss your requirements.

Other January projects included: South Thamesmead Development, Temple Green Park & Ride, Galileo 6 plus several housing developments and electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations throughout the UK.

The Lucy Zodion range of feeder pillar enclosures and cabinets are robust, durable and secure providing weatherproof and padlockable vandal resistant protection for external power distribution applications.

T&D supply Feeder Pillars from stocks overnight at the most competitive prices.

Powering the Future

This month, Thorne & Derrick achieved Approved Vendor status with Ventient Energy, the largest independent generator of onshore wind energy in Europe – we are now working with their Asset Managers & SAP’s to improve electrical site safety and outage response capabilities throughout their asset portfolio.

Ventient Energy

Let’s Meet

Throughout January, Thorne & Derrick continued to welcome their supply chain to our offices and we also conducted online meetings to ensure staff are up-to-date with product developments, discuss sales-marketing campaigns and strategy plan for 2022 with our team.

NOF Members Thorne & Derrick and Slingco Ltd Supporting Cables in the Offshore Wind Industry

Pictured left-to-right Sarah Henderson, Carl Cox, Jonathan Hewitt, Phil Day, Jeff Jhanke, Natalie Lundie and Chris Dodds

Thorne & Derrick welcomed Phil Day from Slingco Limited, the world-leading manufacturer of cable pulling and support socks, swivels, cable protectors, wire rope assemblies and accessories. Phil provided an Offshore Wind focussed presentation to our Sales Team. We thank Phil for visiting and updating us on the safety critical role of cable support grips and the need for independent break load testing to safeguard project, people and reputations.

OFFSHORE NETWORKING & THE RENEWABLE REVOLUTION

Thorne & Derrick have joined NOF, a business networking organisation committed to achieving valuable connections between companies in the global energy sector. With an office in North-East England, recognised as a key strategic location to service the offshore renewables energy market in the UK, Thorne & Derrick are currently supplying many international projects from the North Sea to the Nordics, to the USA to China.

Working with Paul Livingstone (Head of Business Development & Membership at NOF) we look forward to maximising the benefits our membership which will include facilitating business introductions, event attendance and utilising their Offshore Wind Projects Database to gain a deep and clear understanding of the offshore wind market through advanced intelligence.

NOF Offshore Wind Industry

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Thorne & Derrick supply LV HV Cable Accessories, Installation & Electrical Equipment to service providers working on hyper-scale data centres including Equinix, Virtus, K2, Microsoft, CyrusOne and Interxion. We have recently supplied Warsaw RDCC (Rapid Deployment Data Centres) with sealing systems for the protection of cable ducts against water ingress/gas migration and cable termination products for the connection of 33kV power cables switchgear and transformers – the project is part of a $1 billion digital transformation plan for Poland announced by Microsoft.

We can assist with the Competitive Supply & Technical Specification of joints, terminations and connectors for the energisation of all types of air or gas insulated electrical equipment from stock up to 33kV.

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Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of Low & High Voltage Cable Installation & Electrical Distribution Equipment to the Power Transmission & Distribution industry in the onshore and offshore wind, solar, rail, oil/gas, data centre, battery storage and utility sectors – this includes Joints, Terminations & Connectors to enable the installation of low, medium and high voltage power cables into underground trench or duct.

Main UK Stockists for: 3M Electrical, PFISTERER Connex, Nexans Power Cable Accessories (Euromold), Alroc, Ellis Patents, ABB, Roxtec, Cembre & CATU Electrical.

Cold Shrink Joints From 3M Electrical – MV HV Ranges

February 1st, 2022

Cold Shrink Cable Joints By 3M

MV HV Cold Shrink Joints

Stocked & Supplied by Thorne & Derrick | Technical Support | Competitive Prices | UK & International Projects

Thorne & Derrick distribute 3M Cold Shrink Cable Joints suitable for jointing, connecting and splicing medium and high voltage (MV-HV) cables including 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and 132kV – we provide competitive prices for cold shrink cable joints from extensive stocks to UK and international destinations.

3M Cold Shrink Cable Joints include built in components to ensure sound insulation, stress control and adequate earth potential over the screens of medium voltage cables. The 3M Cold Shrink Technology ensures constant radial pressure is exerted over the cable for the duration of the cable joint’s life.

The Simple Application Of A 3M Cold Shrink Cable Joint


1. Place the 3M Cold Shrink splice body onto the prepared cable, connect the cores and clean cables thoroughly.	2. Thoroughly grease the connected cable in preparation for the cable splice body.	3. Once in position, begin to remove the inner coil from the cable joint body.	4. For extra peace of mind, take advantage of the fact that cable splice body position is easily checked.

5. Place the earth stocking over the splice body. Ground and secure with 3M Constant Force Springs.	6. Insulate the constant force springs with Scotch 23 Rubber Splicing Tape and then overlay with Scotch Rubber Mastic Tape 2228.	7. Position the pre-parked 3M Cold Shrink Outer Protection Tube over the stocking and beginning to remove the inner supporting core.	8. Continue to remove the inner core until the outer tube is fully shrink, completing the cable joint.

3M Cold Shrink cable joints are available in a Standard cost-effective range or Premium options for medium/high voltage (MV HV) power systems.

The Standard range covers many of the most common cable configurations and size ranges unique to the UK market but requires the electrode to be built up by the cable jointer using Scotch 13 electrical semi-conductive tape.

3M Standard Cold Shrink Cable Joints

The Standard 3M Cold Shrink Cable Joints are available for both single core and 3 core cable connections for medium/high voltage cables including 11kV 33kV 66kV and 132kV.

3M premium Cold Shrink Cable Joints

The Premium 3M Cold Shrink Cable Joints are available for both single and 3 core cable connection for medium/high voltage cables including 11kV 33kV 66kV and 132kV.

3M Super Premium Cold Shrink Cable Joints

The Super Premium 3M Cold Shrink Cable Joints are available for both single and 3 core cable connections or medium/high voltage cables including 11kV 33kV 66kV and 132kV.

Cold Shrink Joints Features

Prefabricated one-piece Cold Shrink splice body with integrated semi‑conductive electrode forms a faraday cage over the connector and eliminates the use of tapes or additional moulded or metallic electrodes
Fast and easy installation at temperatures ranging from -20°C to +50°C
Suitable for a broad range of cable type and sizes
Permanent radial contact pressure
Simple assembly by pulling out the spiral core
Meets exceeds the requirements of European Standard CENELEC HD 629.1 and IEC 60502-4

	QS1000	QS2000	QSIII	QS200
Splice Body Type	Moulded	Moulded	Moulded	Extruded
Range Coverage	50sqmm to 400sqmm	50sqmm to 400sqmm	300sqmm to 630sqmm	50sqmm to 1000sqm
Voltage Class	6.6/11(12)kV	20/22(24)kV to 19/33(36)kV	19/33(36)kV	6.6/11(12)kV to 19/33(36)kV
100% Factory Tested Splice Body	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

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Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of MV HV Medium & High Voltage Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors from manufacturers including 3M, Prysmian, Nexans Euromold, Elastimold, Pfisterer CONNEX and Shrink Polymer Systems.

Heat shrink, cold shrink, push-on and slip-over cable accessories enable the jointing, terminating and connection of 11kV-33kV and 66kV-132kV cables to oil, air or gas insulated switchgear, transformers, motors and overhead lines distributing electricity at MV HV.

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Nexans Supply Cables For The World’s First Floating Wind Farm

February 1st, 2022

Hywind Scotland Pilot Park Offshore Wind Farm

Offshore Export Cables

Hywind Scotland Pilot Park Offshore Wind Farm

Location: Scotland
Partnership: Equinor
Market: Wind Farms-Offshore

Equinor (former Statoil) awarded Nexans the contract to supply static and dynamic cabling and associated accessories for the world’s first floating wind farm, following a successful demo facilitated by Nexans’ cables which have been in operation since 2009.

Following the initial Norway demo, Equinor awarded Nexans a new contract worth approximately 10.2 million Euro to service the Hywind Scotland Pilot Park wind farm. Nexans delivered offshore export cables to the site, located 30 km off the coast of Aberdeenshire.

Offshore Cables

The offshore cable systems was tested, sealed off, prepared for pull-in and delivered in individual lengths ready for installation. The cables were tested and manufactured at Nexans’ specialized facility in Halden, Norway.

The pilot 30MW floating farm is made up of five wind turbine generators connected through an inter-array cable network before feeding into a single offshore export cables carrying energy back to land in Peterhead, Scotland. Following the successful Norway demo, the project, assisted by Nexans, will demonstrate technological improvements, installation and operation of multiple floating wind turbines, as well as examine the cost efficiency of the park configuration.

Hywind Project – Copyright STATOIL – Wind Farms Offshore

The Hywind project will generate energy to power roughly 20,000 homes, and will lead the way to developing larger floating wind farms in other areas after an initial two-year testing period.

Vincent Desale, Nexans SEVP for the Subsea and Land System Business Group commented “ This project is a great example of Nexans pioneering alternative offshore wind design, extending the options for renewable energy generation. The contract establishes Nexans as leaders in offshore wind innovation by designing specialist cables for both the initial pilot project and the Hywind Pilot Park. ”

Hywind Project – Floating Farm – Copyright Statoil

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Nexans Offshore & Onshore Export Cables | Seagreen The Largest Windfarm Project In Scotland

January 31st, 2022

Nexans Power Export Cable Supplier For The Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm Project

Offshore & Onshore Power Export Cables

Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm Project

Location: Scotland
Partnership: SSE Renewables
Market: Wind Farms-Offshore

Nexans is SSE’s preferred supplier for the design, manufacture and installation of the onshore and offshore export cables for the 1,075MW Seagreen wind farm project. Nexans will supply and install three 65 km offshore export cables and three 20 km onshore export cables.

Offshore & Onshore Cables

About the project

Phase 1 development, comprising the Seagreen Alpha and Bravo wind farms. It will have combined capacity of 1,075MW. When complete it will form the largest windfarm project in Scotland when they come online in 2024. To promote contract opportunities for local companies, SSE Renewables organises ‘Meet the Buyer’ events, where they can discuss their service offerings with members of the supply chain.

Vincent Desale, Nexans SEVP for the Subsea and Land System Business Group commented “ We are delighted to receive this agreement from SSE and we are excited to be helping to bring the biggest windfarm in Scotland to life. ”

Seagreen Project Director John Hill said: “We are pleased to announce Nexans as our preferred supplier to design, supply and install the onshore and offshore export cable. Nexans is one world leaders in this field and this agreement is a major step forward for the Seagreen project.”

Offshore Shore Wind Farm

Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm project

The Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm project is located 27km off the coast of Angus in the North Sea.

A joint venture between TotalEnergies (51%) and SSE Renewables (49%), Seagreen will be Scotland’s largest and the world’s deepest offshore wind farm when complete.

The Seagreen offshore wind farm was consented with permission granted to install 150 offshore wind turbines.

114 offshore wind turbines are currently under construction with an installed capacity of 1,075MW and will be fully operational by early 2023. The power generated will be exported to the grid via a new substation at Tealing near Dundee.

The 114 Seagreen wind turbines will provide enough green energy to power more than 1.6 million homes, equivalent to two-thirds of all Scottish homes. They will also displace over 2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from electricity generated by fossil fuels every year – similar to removing more than a third of all of Scotland’s annual car emissions and making a significant contribution to Scotland’s net-zero ambition by 2045*.

The remaining 36 offshore wind turbines are consented but not yet constructed. The power will be exported to the grid via Cockenzie, East Lothian.

In January 2022 Seagreen submitted a Screening Report to Marine Scotland to increase the size of the 36 consented turbines.

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