1. The product uses imported ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber as the raw material, offering excellent seawater corrosion resistance, flame retardancy, mildew resistance, as well as good compression, tear, and abrasion resistance.
2. The product is compact and has a small size, meeting the installation needs of various switchgear and distribution boxes.
3. The outer shielding layer is thicker than 2mm, with a grounding resistance of less than 1000Ω, and no minimum safety clearance distance is required.
4. The rear and front connectors are designed to fit together without the need for connectors, with a shorter installation length, making it suitable for installations in small spaces.
5. Quality Assurance: 100% of the products undergo dielectric strength and partial discharge testing.

With the global push for carbon emission reduction targets, the development of clean energy is unstoppable. Offshore wind power, with its large size and high single-unit capacity, has been growing rapidly due to its unique advantages. However, this comes with higher construction technical difficulty and more complex environmental challenges compared to onshore wind power. Offshore wind farms are gradually moving from nearshore to deeper, more remote areas, where the environment is more complex, and the demands for daily maintenance are becoming stricter. As a result, the requirements for electrical equipment are increasing. To support the construction needs of offshore wind farms, especially for deep-sea wind power, ABB has developed the SoliMold Series 72.5kV cable accessories, designed for offshore wind turbine towers, particularly for the 38/66/72.5 kV voltage levels.

The new cable accessory product uses imported EPDM rubber as the raw material, providing excellent resistance to seawater corrosion, flame retardancy, and mildew resistance. It can maintain long-term stability and reliability in harsh marine environments. Additionally, the product possesses good compression, tear, and abrasion resistance, ensuring it can withstand complex mechanical stresses during use.

To meet the installation needs of various switchgear and distribution boxes, the SoliMold Series 72.5kV cable accessories feature a small and compact design. This design not only makes the product easier to install and transport but also significantly improves the space utilization of equipment, providing more convenience for the construction of offshore renewable energy facilities.

In terms of electrical performance, the product’s outer shielding layer is thicker than 2mm, with a grounding resistance of less than 1000Ω, and does not require a minimum safety clearance distance, ensuring the safety and reliability of the product during use. Additionally, the rear and front connectors are designed to fit together without the need for connectors, with a shorter installation length, making it suitable for smaller spaces and enhancing flexibility and adaptability.

To ensure the quality of each product, ABB performs 100% dielectric strength and partial discharge testing on all products. This quality assurance measure reflects ABB’s strict control over product quality and provides customers with more reliable products.

Dr. Dong Gang, Head of ABB Electrical Installation Products China, stated, “The ABB SoliMold Series 72.5kV cable accessories have overcome various R&D challenges. With stable and reliable raw material formulas, flexible connector designs, and effective protection against the harsh marine environment, they play a crucial role in ensuring reliable connections between cables, transformers, switchgear, and wind turbines. These products are already being applied and operating stably in domestic offshore wind power projects. As onshore renewable energy installations reach saturation, offshore wind power has become the frontier for large-scale wind energy development. Looking ahead, ABB’s innovations in installation products will surely leave a mark in the rapidly growing renewable energy industry.”

The launch of the new 72.5kV cable accessories provides a high-quality and reliable product option for the renewable energy industry and injects new vitality into the offshore renewable energy sector. In the future, ABB will continue to provide safer, more reliable, and efficient transmission and distribution solutions through ongoing technological innovation and product development, contributing to global energy transformation and sustainable development.