Entrion Wind has secured a second patent for its deep-water offshore wind technology.
The company was granted a patent from the Norwegian Industrial Property Office (NIPO) for its Fully Restrained Platform (FRP) monopile design.
Entrion Wind said the latest milestone supports its global efforts to advance offshore wind into deeper waters.
It is the second patent to be issued out of six applications filed globally. Last October, the FRP technology was awarded a patent from the US Patent and Trademark Office.
“This recognition from NIPO reinforces the strength of our engineering and the growing relevance of the FRP monopile in global offshore wind,” said Jon Hovik, vice president of engineering and operations at Entrion Wind.
“Our technology addresses a critical industry need – enabling the use of cost-effective monopiles at much greater depths than previously possible.”
Entrion Wind’s patented FRP monopile design extends the use of traditional monopiles to water depths of up to 120 metres, unlocking new possibilities for offshore wind development in deeper waters.
At the core of this innovation is the proprietary Top Mooring Assembly (TMA). The company said this enhances lateral stiffness and overall stability without adding complexity to installation or maintenance – all while leveraging existing technologies and supply chains to support cost-effective, scalable deployment.
Entrion Wind continues to advance field demonstrations and feasibility studies with development partners across various marine environments.
These collaborations allow developers to evaluate site-specific performance, model levelised cost of electricity improvements (LCOE), and identify risks and opportunities for upcoming offshore wind projects.
The company is on track for a commercial launch of the FRP monopile in 2027, with a goal to deploy 750MW annually by 2030.