Choosing the right turbine foundation design for your offshore wind farm is not easy. There are a number of different options to choose from. Each foundation design has its specific benefits and potential disadvantages, depending on site conditions and turbine size. They each also come with their own implications regarding fabrication/manufacturing, transportation, storage, installation and overall project economics.
There are different fixed foundation designs in use for offshore wind, with the main ones being monopiles, jackets, and gravity-based designs. New fixed foundation variants are being developed to meet new industry demands and different site needs around the world.
Whilst fixed foundation designs still remain dominant for projects around the world, floating foundations are being increasingly used for projects around the world. The rise of floating foundation technology is often hailed as a "game-changer" for offshore wind, even though the technology is still in relative infancy and fairly costly when compared to traditional fixed-foundation designs.
The Dutch Approach
The Netherlands is home to some of the world's most experienced and innovative offshore wind turbine foundation design, manufacturing, and installation companies. With an extremely strong supply chain in this sector, Dutch companies have the design experience, are continuously innovating, and have invested heavily in expanding production capacity. They can provide the right solutions for offshore wind projects in different site conditions around the world. Furthermore, Dutch research institutes, universities, and government agencies are also at the forefront of innovation in foundation design and installation techniques.
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