In order to support faster progress in the offshore floating wind industry, DNV and key players are developing a common design standard.

“Having developed standards for the maritime and energy industries for decades, DNV has experienced that cooperation to create unified rules results in faster industrial progress,“ says Johan Sandberg, the business development leader for wind at DNV.

The conclusions from a joint industry project will provide best practices on principles and technical requirements and guidance for design, construction and in-service inspection work. Although the offshore floating wind industry is still in its infancy, there is a significant potential in the vast deepwater areas around the world.

“Floating wind turbines introduce new risks and technological challenges related to stability, station keeping, power transmission and structural strength. One barrier to the growth and development of this industry has been the lack of a design standard,” explains Johan Sandberg.

Date: 08 March 2011