FoWeLo – New Offshore Wind Farm Load-out Solution
Strategic partners Roll Group & Hebetec Engineering AG proudly announced their shared patented solution for offshore wind farm load-outs during the SPE Offshore exhibition in Aberdeen.
This solution was developed to provide efficient and cost-effective solutions to logistical challenges of large and heavy offshore wind farm components. Roll Group and Hebetec Engineering AG engineering have a strategic corporation agreement which focuses on the global demand for renewable and civil construction solutions.
FoWeLo, as the solution is called, uses innovative equipment and technology to tackle a very real and current challenge: the high costs and high dependency for loading out offshore floating wind foundations.
The patented FoWeLo system was developed to solve two critical industry challenges: the high cost and port logistics constraints of launching floating offshore wind foundations. The system offers a robust design using existing hydraulic equipment and temporary steel structures. It is designed to be fully containerized, with no restrictions due to tidal effects, which simplifies mobilization and ensures low CO2 emissions by using seawater as a counterweight.
Roll Group CEO Peter Rondhuis adds: We are delighted that we have designed the FoWeLo system in cooperation with our partner Hebetec Engineering AG. Within this strategic alliance, we have complementary skills and competences that lead to a great synergy between both companies. The FoWeLo solution uses existing gantry, mooring and ballasting equipment from Roll Group, whereas the strandjacks and APS skidding equipment are provided by Hebetec Engineering AG. This – together with our combined engineering skills and market know how – makes us the perfect partners for this invention.”
