RWE presents world first in German offshore wind farm

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RWE-patented technology deployed for the first time / New monopile foundation collars increase load-bearing capacity / DEME Offshore carried out installation of 3 foundation collars - each weighs 170 tons

An innovative foundation technology is celebrating its premiere at RWE’s Kaskasi offshore wind farm: For the first time ever in the renewables industry special collars were installed around the monopile foundation at seabed level. The ‘collared monopile’ is a design based on a RWE patent. The new technology will provide additional support for lateral loading, increase the bearing capacity and improve the structural integrity of the entire foundation. Installation works were carried out by DEME Offshore. Sven Utermöhlen, CEO Offshore Wind, RWE... ... More: Official Press Release RWE

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