Siemens Energy Management has won a grid connection order to for Innogy’s 860MW Triton Knoll offshore array off the UK that includes the design, supply and construction of an onshore substation and offshore transformer modules (OTMs).

Siemens will lead on the construction of a new four-hectare onshore substation at Bicker Fen, as well as offshore infrastructure, including two OTMs).

OTMs are significantly smaller in size and weight compared to conventional alternating current platforms, the industrial conglomerate says.