Ørsted has launched its new technology platform Osonic and at the same time entered into the first agreement to be a preferred supplier to the German asset manager Luxcara, where the method will be used in connection with the installation of offshore wind turbine foundations for Luxcara's portfolio of offshore wind projects in Germany.
The agreement marks the beginning of the commercial application of the company's low-noise jetting technology, which will be used in the installation of offshore wind turbine foundations, Ørsted said in a statement.
Osonic functions as an alternative to traditional monopile driving. Instead of driving the piles into the seabed, a jetting method is used, in which water or air under high pressure is sprayed around the sides of the piles. This reduces resistance in the seabed and reduces the noise level underwater by over 99 percent compared to conventional methods. At the same time, the installation can be carried out faster and cheaper, which both protects the marine environment and makes the work more efficient.
- By entering into the agreement with Luxcara, we move Osonic from concept to commercial product, which is both proof of Ørsted's solid track record in innovation and of Osonic's potential. We are experiencing increased interest from offshore wind developers across key European markets, and with this landmark agreement we are laying the foundation for a broader application of the technology, says Patrick Harnett, Executive Vice President and Plant Director at Ørsted.
The technology, which was used at Ørsted's Gode Wind 3 Offshore Wind Farm earlier this year, will in future be licensed to third-party developers of offshore wind projects in Europe.
- At Luxcara, we pursue a responsible and sustainable offshore wind strategy, which has enabled us to win tenders where qualitative criteria were prioritized. We already started investigating various low-noise methods for installing offshore wind turbines in 2022. We are pleased to now be able to enter into a closer collaboration with Ørsted and look forward to preparing the next steps towards the implementation of their low-noise installation technology, which has already been successfully used in the German part of the North Sea, says Holger Matthiesen, Director of Offshore Wind & Green Hydrogen at Luxcara.
As part of the agreement, Ørsted will also act as a consultant to Luxcara in connection with the design, procurement and construction of the offshore wind projects.
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