The XXXL challenge - Has the monopile finally reached its limits?

Leading offshore wind farm installers are developing and presenting a host of new technologies to make the installation of increasingly large monopiles cheaper, faster, and more environmentally friendly, even in water depths of 40-70m. Signe Hansen explores the developing potential and its limits.

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25 October 2023
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Simple and resistant against external forces, the monopile is the most frequently used foundation for offshore wind farms.

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