Toyo and Furukawa Join Oil Giant MODEC to Reduce Costs of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines

Written by Flavia Marinho

Published on 04/11/2020 at 07:49

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Japanese Multinationals Modec, Toyo, and Furukawa Launch R&D Project to Reduce Costs of Floating Offshore Wind Energy

A consortium formed by the Japanese companies MODEC, Toyo Construction, and Furukawa Electric signed an agreement with the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to conduct research and development aimed at reducing the overall costs associated with floating offshore wind turbines. Atlântico Sul Shipyard (EAS) in Pernambuco Receives First of Three Vessels for Repair Works, Creating Jobs in the Region

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Offshore wind turbines, which are being widely introduced primarily in Europe towards a decarbonized society, will be transferred from coastal facilities to windier offshore areas to achieve greater energy efficiency; therefore, in addition to fixed bed types, floating offshore wind turbines are also receiving attention.

The initiative aims to reduce the overall cost of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines by adopting the Tension Leg Platform (TLP) instead of the catenary mooring system currently being demonstrated in Japan and abroad.

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Additionally, compared to catenary mooring, the area occupied by mooring cables at sea can be significantly reduced, thereby minimizing the negative impact on fishing and shipping operations, and excellent social acceptance can be achieved.

The R&D, which will be conducted until March 2022, will have Modec responsible for the TLP, including the mooring system, while Toyo will be responsible for the mooring foundation design and offshore construction. Furukawa will work on the underwater power transmission system.

“Offshore wind turbines, which are being widely introduced primarily in Europe towards a decarbonized society, will be transferred from coastal facilities to windier offshore areas to achieve greater energy efficiency,” said Modec.

“Therefore, in addition to fixed bed types, floating offshore wind turbines are also receiving attention.”

Modec revealed on Friday (30/11) that the proposal for R&D from the trio was officially adopted by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) of Japan.

Toyo and Furukawa Join Oil Giant MODEC to Reduce Costs of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines

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