DNV has completed a concept verification and the technical and commercial assessment of Dutch company GustoMSC’s Tri-Floater floating offshore wind turbine foundation.
The concept verification confirms the technical feasibility and compliance with the relevant design standards.
Together with the technical and commercial assessment, this provides an overall review of the concept from a ‘bankability’ perspective, taking into account evaluation of the concept with regards to fabrication, transport, installation, and operation phases, GustoMSC said.
The GustoMSC Tri-Floater is a triangular semi-submersible with an offshore wind turbine column at the centre of one of its sides.
The semi-sub structure is modular and can be tailored to fit any desired wind turbine for the 15MW-plus range.
GustoMSC floating wind commercial director Barend Jenje said: “Having successfully completed DNV’s reviews brings us closer to exploit the potential of floating offshore wind and its key contribution to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
“Thanks to our extensive experience in offshore projects, our involvement in the upcoming floating projects and the combined expertise in NOV, GustoMSC is particularly well- positioned to contribute to the successful development of this new technology.”