Steel, Steel, & More Steel: Big Plans For Floating Wind In Celtic Sea
. If that name doesn’t ring any bells, join the club. Aside from a side mention in the Tetraspar news here and there, Stiesdal has been flying under theStiesdal has some interesting points to add to the offshore floating wind turbine conversation.offshore wind construction, the floating field has been slow to take off. That’s partly due to the relatively high cost of mooring systems and flexible cables.
The one-size fits all floating dovetails with turbine manufacturers, who also deliver identical models worldwide. Stiesdal also notes that the percussion noise involved in conventional fixed, monopile construction is an environmental hazard. Floating wind anchors are not impact-free, but the technology is improving and they do provide a workaround for the noise issue.Others have also taken note of the advantages, which explains why the floating wind area is taking off like hotcakes. Stiesdal aims to break out of the pack with a focus on standard industrial processes that allow for high volume and low cost.
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