Norway’s Marine Energy Test Centre (METCentre) has signed contracts with three floating offshore wind projects . These agreements will allow the testing of new technologies designed to reduce costs in the production of offshore wind energy.
The METCentre, located off the west coast of Norway, is a state-of-the-art test facility that already houses the world’s first floating wind turbine , in addition to the TetraSpar turbine. With these new contracts, floating turbines of more than 15 MW are expected to begin testing in the coming months. These types of turbines will be critical for the development of commercial wind farms in areas such as Utsira Nord, Norway’s future largest floating wind farm.
State support for wind energy projects in Norway
Arvid Nesse, head of Norwegian Offshore Wind , stressed that these tests will be crucial to reducing production costs and ensuring the success of future commercial projects. According to Nesse, support from the Norwegian government will be essential for these technologies to be developed efficiently and cost-effectively.
Furthermore, these projects represent a significant step forward for the Norwegian industry, consolidating Norway as a leader in floating offshore wind technology . The tests will allow valuable knowledge to be gained on the construction and operation of floating wind farms, helping to reduce costs in the long term.
With the recent support of the state energy programme ENOVA, the companies involved will compete for funding, increasing the diversity of the supply chain and allowing for further technological development. If expectations are met, Norway will strengthen its position globally in the floating offshore wind industry.
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Source: Norwegian Offshore Wind
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