Sif N : Netherlands signs MOU with Entrion Wind to partake in the demonstration project of the FRP monopile
October 03, 2023 at 03:55 am EDT
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Entrion Wind is developing the Fully Restrained Platform. The FRP monopile combines fixed and floating platform technologies extending the water depths of the monopile up to 100 meters. DNV has issued a Statement of Feasibility, affirming that the FRP monopile is considered conceptually feasible and a promising candidate for further development and qualification.
Under the MoU, the two companies will jointly cooperate to further develop the FRP concept. Subject to the completion of the ongoing FRP development and technical findings, Sif Netherlands will assist amongst others with identifying a project site in Europe and support the evaluation of monopile design and fabrication. Sif Netherlands may also assist in the overall planning, detailed design, and monopile supply for a the full FRP demonstration project.
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Sif Holding N.V. specializes in the design and manufacturing of components used in offshore foundations for wind farms projects. The group primarily offers monopiles, transition pieces and piles that are used to anchor jacket foundations in the seabed for offshore wind turbines.
At the end of 2023, the group had 2 production sites located in the Netherlands.
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: the Netherlands (3.4%), the United Kingdom (61%), Germany (19.6%), France (10.4%), Norway (1.8%), Belgium (1.1%), European Union (0.4%) the United States (1.9%) and other (0.4%).