Reduce MV cable length and installation effort in large-scale renewables<\/strong><\/p>\n Using branch joint technology for smarter collector design<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> MV collector system design has a direct impact on cable routing, component count and installation effort. As projects scale up, small design choices can quickly translate into higher costs, longer installation time and increased installation effort on site<\/p>\n Conventional loop-based designs are widely used and technically proven, but they are not always the most efficient approach at larger scale. An alternative method can reduce cost and installation effort while maintaining control and reliability. Further down this page, you can access the full engineering guide for a more detailed explanation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> In large-scale solar, wind and BESS projects, small design choices can have a significant impact on overall cost, layout and execution.<\/p>\n Using a more direct collector system approach can help reduce:<\/p>\n \u2022 Total MV cable length Traditional collector systems are typically based on loop-in\/loop-out configurations or rely on multiple switchgear locations throughout the network. These approaches are well-established and technically sound, but they also introduce additional cable routing, more terminations and higher system cost and more installation effort.<\/p>\n In larger projects, this results in:<\/p>\n Lovink\u2019s branch joint technology enables a different approach to MV collector system design by allowing a continuous feeder with direct connections to each asset.<\/p>\n Instead of routing cables through every station, the system becomes more direct and structured. This reduces cable routing, limits the number of required components and simplifies the overall system layout, particularly in larger renewable energy projects.<\/p>\n With this approach, the main feeder remains continuous while individual assets are connected via branch connections. Protection and switching functionalities remain unchanged, while the collector layout itself becomes simpler and more direct.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> Less cable required<\/strong> Fewer components in the system<\/strong> More straightforward installation<\/strong> Want to see what this means for your project?<\/strong>Typical impact for large-scale projects<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n\u2022 The number of cable terminations and switchgear units
\n\u2022 Installation effort and planning
\n\u2022 Overall system cost and required components<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>Conventional collector system design<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Lovink Solution<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What changes in practice<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nA more direct collector system layout reduces the need for looping cables between assets. This leads to a shorter overall cable length, particularly in larger projects where distances quickly add up.<\/p>\n
\nWith fewer required connections, the number of components such as switchgear and terminations can be reduced. This results in a more straightforward system design.<\/p>\n
\nA simpler layout with fewer components makes installation easier to organise and execute. This can reduce the overall effort required on site during construction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nEvery project is different. The actual impact depends on layout, scale and system requirements.<\/p>\n