Tripod
The Tripod: A Robust Type Of Structure
OWT early recognised the demand for a wind turbine suitable support structure for water depth above 25m. Therefore the development of the Tripod to a support structure for wind turbine started immediately.
The system Tripod was already widely used in the oil & gas industry, where experiences could be mobilised for its new purpose.
In 2006 after long term development a Tripod was built as onshore demonstrator at Bremerhaven (Germany). Built in 2008 and installed 2009 the Tripod was used as support structure for 6 Multibrid M5000 for the project alpha ventus.
The Tripod is a robust type of structure that provides a number of essential advantages. A certification to actual standards, e.g. Germanischer Lloyd, DNV and SGS, is self- evident.