New research project for offshore foundation installation technique underway

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RWE Renewables, itap, BioConsult SH as well as the University of Stuttgart and Technische Universität Berlin are to research innovative vibratory pile driving technique at RWE’s Kaskasi offshore wind farm / Method for installing foundations has the potential for significantly reducing underwater noise emissions and installation times / Research project funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs; results expected by 2023

“VISSKA” is the German acronym for a research project aimed at exploring the use of vibratory pile driving at the Kaskasi II offshore wind farm, in terms of installation, noise emissions and the impact on the behaviour of porpoises. RWE Renewables, itap GmbH, BioConsult SH GmbH & Co. KG as well as the University of Stuttgart... ... More: Official Press Release rwe

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