On 17 May 2011, Global Tech I Offshore Wind GmbH (Global Tech) signed an order with a consortium of Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke GmbH (NSW) and Global Marine Systems Ltd. (GMSL) to deliver and install over 100 km of medium-voltage submarine array cables for the Global Tech I offshore wind farm.
The installation work will start in late 2012, with the project scheduled to be completed in 2013. The Global Tech I wind farm is located about 138 km northwest off the German coastal city of Emden. The windpark will consist of 80 wind turbines, each rated at 5 MW. Upon completion Global Tech I will supply an expected 445,000 households with renewable energy. The package awarded to the consortium covers the production, delivery and installation of the infield submarine cables. NSW will manufacture and supply 122 km of medium voltage submarine array cables. The installation work, in water at around 40 metres depth, will be carried out by GMSL.