Entrion Wind, a renewable energy company, is collaborating with Simply Blue Group to explore the feasibility of FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) monopile foundation technology for offshore wind projects. The FRP monopile technology is innovative and extends the water depth and economics of traditional monopiles up to 100 meters.
The joint study will assess both the technical and economic viability of the FRP technology in waters ranging from 60 to 80 meters, and compare it to other foundation options. The study will also optimize the FRP configuration through integrated engineering, fabrication, installation, and operations and maintenance assessments.
Tomas Fertig, VP of Business Development at Entrion Wind, expressed excitement about the collaboration with Simply Blue Group and the opportunity to explore the technical feasibility of FRP monopiles. Entrion Wind aims to accelerate offshore wind deployment by enabling the use of monopiles in deeper waters while maintaining favorable economics.
The FRP monopile technology is currently at TRL 6, and Entrion Wind plans to conduct an offshore demonstration project next year. This project follows the successful completion of a 1:2 scale test at the MilLab at UiA in Grimstad, Norway, and DNV’s issuance of a Statement of Feasibility earlier this year.
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