End-to-End Transmission

Understand the full transmission chain, from array systems and offshore substations to export cables, HVDC links, and the onshore POI — and how each decision shapes performance and risk.

HVAC vs HVDC

Evaluate technical and economic trade-offs between HVAC and HVDC, including distance thresholds, losses, converter technologies, controllability, and grid interaction.

Floating & Future Grids

Explore floating substations, dynamic cables, hybrid AC/DC architectures, and lessons from early projects shaping next-generation offshore grids.

About the course

Offshore wind projects are getting larger, farther offshore, and more grid-constrained — placing unprecedented pressure on transmission system design and integration. This course covers offshore and onshore substations, array and export cable systems, reactive power and grid code compliance, HVAC and HVDC technology, floating transmission solutions, system studies, and global regulatory models. It is developed and delivered by offshore wind practitioners with direct experience in transmission engineering, project development, and risk management. Learners finish with a clearer framework to evaluate design options, anticipate transmission-driven risks, and engage confidently with OEMs, TSOs, and grid stakeholders.

Curriculum

11 Chapters · 54 Lessons

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    Intro

    1. Welcome Free preview
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      Course Map

    3. Course Completion Requirements Free preview
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    Glossary

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      Course Glossary

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    Module 1

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      1.1: Introduction to Offshore Wind Transmission Systems

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      1.1.1: Challenges and Considerations

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      1.2: Key Components and Interfaces – Turbines, Substations, and Cables

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      1.2.1: Offshore Substations: The Collection and Conversion Hub

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      1.3: Regulatory, Environmental, and Regional Considerations

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      1.3.1: Regional Variability and Geopolitical Factors

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      Module 1: Practice Quiz

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    Module 2

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      2.1: Fundamentals of Onshore Substation Design

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      2.1.1: Reactive Power Compensation and Grid Code Compliance

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      2.2: HVAC Equipment, Layouts, and Grid Integration

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      2.2.1: Grid Integration and Interconnection Strategy

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      2.3: Reactive Power Compensation and Grid Code Compliance

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      2.3.1: Turbine-Based Reactive Power Support

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      Module 2: Practice Quiz

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    Module 3

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      3.1: Array Cable Design and Configuration

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      3.1.1: Installation and Protection

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      3.2: Export Cable Technologies and Installation

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      3.2.1: Installation Techniques and Logistics

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      3.3: Dynamic Cables and Floating Applications

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      3.3.1: Regulatory and Permitting Challenges

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      Module 3: Practice Quiz

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    Module 4

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      4.1: Drivers and Challenges for Floating Substations

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      4.1.1: Regulatory and Permitting Hurdles

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      4.2: Design, Fabrication, and Installation Strategies for Floating Substations

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      4.2.1: Fabrication and Assembly

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      4.3: Dynamic Cable Integration and System Reliability

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      4.3.1: Integration with Floating HVDC Systems

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      Module 4: Practice Quiz

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    Module 5

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      5.1: HVDC Fundamentals and Converter Technologies

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      5.1.1: Control and Modulation Strategies

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      5.2: HVDC vs HVAC – Technical and Economic Trade-offs

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      5.3: HVDC System Design, Reliability, and Control

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      5.3.1: Fault Response and Runback Strategies

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      Module 5: Practice Quiz

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    Module 6

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      6.1: Transmission System Design and Optimization

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      6.1.1: Optimization Strategies

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      6.2: Grid Interconnection, POI, and Impact Studies

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      6.2.1: Incorporating HVDC Benefits into Impact Studies

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      6.3: Project Economics, Scheduling, and Risk Management

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      6.3.1: Scheduling and Lead Time Management

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      Module 6: Practice Quiz

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    Module 7

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      7.1: Transmission Strategies in the US, UK, and Germany

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      7.2: Lessons from Empire Wind and Other Projects

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      7.3: Future-Proofing Transmission Systems and Supply Chains

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      Module 7: Practice Quiz

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    Final Assessment & Reflection

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      Course Recap and Final Assessment

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      Reflection

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      Final Assessment

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    Thank You + Post-Course Survey

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      Farewell

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      Post-Course Survey

Take control of offshore wind transmission decisions.

Build the technical judgment needed to manage cost, risk, and grid performance across global offshore wind projects. Includes a certificate of completion. Need financial assistance? Apply for a scholarship at offshorewind-academy.com/scholarships/.

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