Luxcara has entered into a preferred supplier agreement with Ørsted for the Osonic platform, a low-noise jetting-based monopile installation technology, for use in offshore wind turbine foundations in Luxcara’s German projects.
This marks Osonic’s first preferred supplier agreement and a step toward its commercial deployment.
Osonic, patented by Ørsted, applies jetting technology to lessen soil resistance, allowing foundations to settle quietly into the seabed, minimizing effects on marine ecosystems. This method aims to replace the traditional pile-driving approach.
“In 2022, Luxcara began exploring low-noise installation methods. We are excited about our collaboration with Ørsted and the successful deployment of their technology in the German North Sea,” stated Holger Matthiesen, Director of Offshore Wind & Green Hydrogen at Luxcara.
At Ørsted’s Gode Wind 3 offshore wind farm, Osonic reduced underwater noise by 99% compared to typical methods, Ørsted reported.
The company highlighted that the noise was reduced to levels slightly above the natural background noise in the German Bight.
“This agreement with Luxcara signals Osonic’s transition from concept to commercial product, showing Ørsted’s innovation and Osonic’s potential. We’re seeing interest from European offshore wind developers, setting the stage for wider adoption,” said Patrick Harnett, Executive Vice President and Chief Construction Officer at Ørsted.
Ørsted will license the technology and serve as a consultant for Luxcara’s projects. Luxcara is developing the 1.5 GW Waterekke and 300 MW Waterkant offshore wind farms in Germany.
In August, Luxcara reserved capacity with Siemens Gamesa for 97 15-MW turbines for Waterekke and is considering the same model for Waterkant.
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