# Elia inaugurates modular offshore grid (MOG) in Belgian North Sea

Belgian transmission system operator Elia has officially inaugurated its new modular offshore grid (MOG) platform, located 40 km off the coast. The platform links the 309 MW Rentel and 219 MW Northwester 2 offshore wind farms to the mainland.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2019-09-10
- Where: 40 km off the Belgian coast, Belgium
- Starts operating: 10 Sep 2019
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 309 MW (Rentel) and 219 MW (Northwester 2)
- Products: offshore wind grid connection
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Elia](https://endata.com/companies/19839.md)
- [Siemens](https://endata.com/companies/301.md) (supplier)
- [Heerema](https://endata.com/companies/42017.md) (partner)
- [Hellenic Cables](https://endata.com/companies/42018.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [renews.biz](https://renews.biz/55245/elia-inaugurates-mog-with-royal-visit/), 2019-09-10: "Belgian transmission system operator Elia has officially inaugurated its new modular offshore grid (MOG) in a ceremony attended by King Philippe of Belgium."

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