Function

Cable accessories provide electrical termination and mechanical support for cables both during and after installation.

What it costs

About £20 million for a 450 MW floating offshore wind farm.

Who supplies them

See details of individual components below.

Key facts

Array and export cable systems require a range of different accessories to connect cables to structures, protect cables at vulnerable locations, maintain dynamic cable configurations, and connect lengths of cable together.

Cable accessories are usually included in either the cable supply or cable installation scope.

Guide to a Floating Offshore Wind Farm