Floating installations for offshore wind turbines are already in production
As offshore stationary wind turbines are becoming larger and more complex for installation, and a lot of countries are searching the ways how to locate them further from shore. The problem of deeper water can be managed if wind turbines of new generation could be mounted on the floating structures.
Bourbon Subsea Services has been engaged in the development of the floaters for almost 10 years by far. That’s why they have got a tender for its fifth project in a row connected with floating wind turbines. The company will supply and install a new prototype off the coast of Norway.
The company mainly deals with oil and gas operations in offshore sector. However, currently, they are exploring the working principles of three major types of floats to get solid expertise on this market.
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