Elomatic System / Package
Float Foundation
Steel gravity-based foundation for offshore wind turbines and other topsides, assembled at the quayside and towed out by two standard tugboats.
Description
Float Foundation is a gravity-based steel structure (GBS) developed by Elomatic for offshore wind turbines and other offshore structures. The topside is fully assembled on the foundation at a shipyard or port using standard quayside equipment, towed to site by two standard tugboats and lowered to the seabed by controlled seawater ballasting. No wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), jack-up barge or offshore crane vessel is needed.
Key features
- Water depth range 2 to 50 m (6.5 to 164 ft), including locations with seasonal ice and remote coastal areas
- Scalable to current 15 MW turbines and next-generation sizes
- Onshore assembly with wider offshore weather windows (towing and ballasting only)
- Can be re-floated at end of life for removal, relocation or repurposing
Applications
Offshore wind turbines, oil and gas facilities, accommodation units, heliports and hydrogen or other energy infrastructure. The product is in active development with a pilot project underway.
Specifications
| Foundation type | Gravity-based structure (GBS), steel |
|---|---|
| Water depth range | 2 to 50 m (6.5 to 164 ft) |
| Turbine capacity | Up to 15 MW and above |
| Installation vessels required | Two standard tugboats |
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