DENS supplies innovative Powerhub to Dura Vermeer for the construction of a 2GW land station on behalf of TenneT

Dura Vermeer has embraced ambitious national and international climate targets, with the goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and 90% by 2050. Electrification of construction sites plays a crucial role in this, but the current congestion on the electricity grid makes this a challenge. In order to guarantee sufficient capacity and flexibility, Dura Vermeer has chosen to collaborate with DENS for their project in Borssele.

In this coastal town, Dura Vermeer has been commissioned by TenneT to connect offshore wind farms to the innovative 2GW standard. This generated power is brought to land via a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) connection, with the new onshore station in Borssele forming the link between the wind farms and the high-voltage grid. There is a construction connection at the construction site of the land station, but the electric concrete pump must be continuously fed and a solution was sought to absorb the power peaks.

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This is found in a DENS Powerhub battery system of 580 kWh that perfectly matches the energy needs of this concrete pump. The powerful and mobile battery solution makes it possible to work at any location. In addition, the system can cope with the demands for high peak loads at specific times of the day.

The collaboration between Dura Vermeer Infra Landelijke Projecten, Dura Vermeer Materieel, DENS and Faber Betonpompen resulted in an optimal configuration of the system, supported by valuable practical trials. From January 2025, Dura Vermeer will use the Powerpack on the construction site of TenneT's first 2GW land station, taking an important step towards their sustainable ambitions.

More information about the 2GW land station project can be found on the Dura Vermeer website.
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* Main Photo: artist impression 2GW land station civil works