Offshore Wind
Aker Solutions is evolving its leading position in the design and construction of offshore structures for oil and gas to the renewable energy segment. By 2030, we aim to earn two thirds of our revenue from renewables and low-carbon projects. We combine a unique international offshore track record with proven competence across the entire offshore wind value chain.
Track record in offshore wind
Our product portfolio spans from subsea systems to floating foundations.
- USA | Sunrise Wind (924 MW) | HVDC substation
- UK | East Anglia THREE (1320 MW) | HVDC substation
- UK | Norfolk Vanguard West (1320 MW) | HVDC substation
- UK | Norfolk Vanguard East (1320 MW) | HVDC substation
- Norway | Hywind Tampen (88 MW) | 11 floating foundations for wind turbine generators
- Aker Solutions launches 3 new floating foundations for offshore wind
De-risking offshore wind developments
We have been designing and delivering offshore floating and deepwater structures to the global offshore energy markets for half a centuary. These include more than 160 complex floating structures – including semi-submersibles, spar buoys, tension leg platforms (TLP) and ship-shape FPSOs. This experience is invaluable in de-risking new offshore wind projects.
Complex environments
Customers and partners trust Aker Solutions to advance frontiers in complex environments and harsh waters. Our semi-submersible drilling and production platform designs have enabled energy production in the world’s most challenging offshore environments. Aker Solutions has designed 60 percent of the world’s semi-submersible platforms, including the largest in the world.
Now we are pioneering new and sustainable solutions to power the energy transition. Deepwater wind is expected to become the most effective renewable energy source. More than 80 percent of the global offshore wind resources are in deeper waters. Our unique deepwater jacket technologies can drive down costs and unlock acreage also on intermediate depths, between 50 and 70 meters.
The entire offshore wind value chain
Aker Solutions supports the offshore wind value chain from cradle to grave:
- basis for business case (early price estimation)
- early phase studies
- FEED (front-end engineering design)
- EPCI (engineering procurement construction installation) services
- lifetime extension and demobilization
In addition to using our own yards for fabrication, we also collaborate extensively with partners and sub-contractors. This allows us to adapt to client requirements such as geography and scale, and optimize the supply chain.
What can Aker Solutions provide to offshore wind developers?
- Offshore substations | We deliver HVDC, as well as floating, bottom-fixed, and subsea HVAC substations. Our engineering experts and construction yards can collaborate with any HV equipment supplier (OEM).
- Gravity-based structures | Concrete GBS offer long lifetime, low maintenance, sustainable alternatives with local production potential. Gentle seabed installation has low impact on local wildlife.
- Steel jacket substructures | Steel is a cost-competitive alternative when serially produced on our fully automated production line. We deliver complex steel jacket structures for substations, offshore platforms, and turbine foundations. Our services include early phase studies, FEED, EPC, to lifetime extension and demobilization.
- Floating foundations | Aker Solutions has three tested and project-ready foundations for floating wind, and an unmatched track record for the successful design, delivery and project execution of offshore floating facilities in concrete or steel.
- Marine operations | Load-out, sea-fastening, transportation, and installation of the foundations and topsides are handled by our highly experienced marine operations unit.
Offshore wind floating structures
Our solutions are designed to provide stable and efficient conditions for wind turbines, to provide highest possible degree of energy production. For 50 years, Aker Solutions has been setting the benchmark for offshore engineering and project execution. Our team of experts has used this experience in engineering, procurement, fabrication and installation, to design and develop state-of-the-art floating wind substructures.
From concept to completion, we manage every aspect of floating wind projects. Our integrated approach ensures seamless execution, on-time delivery, and follows the highest safety and quality standards. Read more about our commitment to safeguard people and assets. We believe all incidents can and should be prevented.
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