Large Floating Monopiles: Installation in Heavy Weather Conditions

The offshore wind market experiences large growth over the last decade. There is a clear trend to installation in deeper waters and to larger wind turbines, to maximize the energy output. The majority of offshore windmills use a monopile foundation, which due to the current trends are getting larger. Seaway Heavy Lifting (SHL) is a company that...

Combining a spar type floating offshore wind turbine with a current turbine

With the shift towards a more sustainable energy society, the increase in the electricity produced by renewable energy sources is steadily rising. However the cost of renewable energy sources still remains high compared to the traditional fossil fuel based energy sources. With the total worldwide energy demand also rising, combining renewable...