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Aker Solutions unveils three innovative floating wind foundation designs


10 Apr 2025

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Aker Solutions has introduced three floating wind foundation designs – the YFloat, CONFloat-Omega, and CONFloat-7C – that draw on fifty years of offshore experience to maximize energy production, simplify construction and reduce maintenance. All three have passive ballast systems and the capability of supporting turbines that are 15 MW and larger.

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'These three foundations build on our strong heritage in concrete and steel floaters developed through Aker Solutions, and reflect our continued evolution in the offshore wind industry. We are drawing on our experience and expertise to reduce costs and develop efficient products and value chains for future offshore wind projects', said Henrik Inadomi, Executive Vice President for New Energies in Aker Solutions

About the three foundations:  

The YFloat is an advanced steel floating substructure meticulously designed to provide a stable and efficient platform for wind turbines. Its symmetrical design facilitates efficient pre-fabrication with the option of local assembly, reducing material usage and simplifying the manufacturing process. The YFloat offers scalability that facilitates higher power generation and reduced levelized cost of energy (LCOE). 

The CONFloat-Omega is a circular concrete floater concept featuring a moonpool at its center and an offset turbine and tower, specifically designed for harsh environmental conditions. The concrete material and robust construction ensure high resistance to fatigue and minimal maintenance requirements. 

The CONFloat-7C draws on the legendary CONDEEP designs, with a 7-cell configuration featuring a centralized turbine and tower. This design reduces integration and completion draught, thereby enabling a wider range of execution locations and ports.  

Aker Solutions boasts an impressive portfolio of successful offshore projects, with expertise spanning jackets, gravity-based structures, mooring solutions, topsides, and floating foundations in both steel and concrete. The company's data-driven approach and digital solutions ensure cost-effective and efficient project execution from engineering to installation. 

Explore Aker Solutions' three floating wind concepts, based on expertise and cutting-edge technology: Y-Float, CONFloat-Omega and CONFloat-7C.

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Source: Aker Solutions





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