The SeaThor team has completed offshore testing of the CableSpring system, a solution designed for dynamic protection of submarine cables. subsea cables in floating wind energy environments. These tests provided valuable data to confirm key aspects of the design and fine-tune installation strategies.
CableSpring enters new development phase
Operations were supported by a network of key partners such as Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, University of Exeter and Fibron, among others. Their participation allowed fine-tuning deployment methodologies and improving system performance under real-world conditions.
With this validation, SeaThor is moving into a new stage of development for CableSpring . The results obtained will be fundamental to define technical improvements and prepare a new round of tests focused on efficiency, durability and adaptation to different configurations of floating turbines.
CableSpring responds to a growing need in the offshore sector: to guarantee the integrity of subsea cabling in the face of the continuous movement of floating platforms. This technology seeks to minimize operational risks and contribute to the sustainability of offshore projects.
A key test environment: FaBTest
The test program was conducted on the site FaBTest a controlled area specialized in renewable energy located in Falmouth harbor. This environment allowed us to simulate real sea conditions and validate the performance of the system under demanding scenarios.
Over the next few months, the SeaThor team will analyze the data collected in depth. This analysis will serve as the basis for refining the CableSpring design and consolidating its positioning as a technology solution for the next generation of offshore projects.
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