Aker Solutions Unveils Innovative Floating Wind Foundation Designs
Aker Solutions has recently introduced three cutting-edge floating wind foundation designs – the YFloat, CONFloat-Omega, and CONFloat-7C. These designs have been meticulously engineered to optimize energy production, streamline construction processes, and minimize maintenance requirements.
The YFloat
The YFloat is an advanced steel floating substructure that offers a stable and efficient platform for wind turbines. Its symmetrical design allows for efficient pre-fabrication and local assembly, reducing material usage and simplifying manufacturing processes. This design is scalable, enabling higher power generation and a reduced levelized cost of energy (LCOE).
The YFloat (Credit: Aker Solutions)
The CONFloat-Omega
The CONFloat-Omega is a circular concrete floater concept with a moonpool at its center and an offset turbine and tower. This design is specifically crafted to withstand harsh environmental conditions, with high resistance to fatigue and minimal maintenance requirements.
The CONFloat-Omega (Credit: Aker Solutions)
The CONFloat-7C
The CONFloat-7C utilizes the CONDEEP designs, featuring a 7-cell configuration with a centralized turbine and tower. This design reduces integration and completion draught, enabling a broader range of execution locations and ports.
The CONFloat-7C (Credit: Aker Solutions)
“These three foundations build on our strong heritage in concrete and steel floaters developed through Aker Solutions, and reflect our continued evolution in the offshore wind industry. We are drawing on our experience and expertise to reduce costs and develop efficient products and value chains for future offshore wind projects,” said Henrik Inadomi, Executive Vice President for New Energies at Aker Solutions.