Hexicon to test two-wind turbine floating platform offshore Norway
May 14, 2021
Hexicon will develop a demonstrator project for floating wind power at the Norwegian Marine Energy Test Centre’s deepwater area.
(Courtesy Hexicon)
Offshore staff
STOCKHOLM, Sweden – Hexicon will develop a demonstrator project for floating wind power at the Norwegian Marine Energy Test Centre’s (Metcentre) deepwater area.
The goal of the TwinWay project is to show proof of concept for Hexicon’s floating wind foundation through a two-turbine pilot unit designed for, installed, and operated at Metcentre.
Floating wind platforms enable installation in greater water depth, allowing higher average wind speed and lower visual impact.
The test area is offshore southern Norway, and Metcentre has applied for consent for a new larger capacity of 85 MW. This is expected to be granted in 2021. Hexicon has signed a conditional site exclusivity agreement with a reservation of 6 MW.
