Fred. Olsen 1848 products

BRIZO - Floating PV Technology for Nearshore and Offshore Solar Energy

BRIZO is a floating photovoltaic (FPV) technology designed to harness solar power on bodies of water, offering an efficient solution for renewable energy generation near and offshore. Developed from a foundation of established fabrication and supply chain methodologies, BRIZO integrates recycled materials into its five-component structure: floating modules, panels, rope locks, rope, and PE-pipes. These components allow for ease of assembly even in low-infrastructure environments. The technology is specifically built to handle wind and wave loads, using localized anchoring and a rope mesh that distributes loads across the system. The interface between the system and water is managed through PE pipes, ensuring buoyancy and protection against waves. Moreover, BRIZO adapts to specific environmental conditions with variable anchoring approaches. This design enables large-scale deployment in nearshore waters, making it a significant contributor to renewable energy solutions without occupying land resources needed for other essential purposes.

Floating Wind Technologies

Floating Wind Turbine Foundation

The BRUNEL Floating Foundation is a modular, semi-submersible structure engineered for next-generation wind turbines, optimized to withstand aggressive conditions typical of the North Sea. It utilizes established technology with its design centered around steel tubulars, ensuring synchronized global supply chain integration and mass production capabilities. The foundation's modularity allows for the assembly of large-scale floating wind parks with efficient logistics. A unique turret mooring system, crafted for simplicity, supports self-alignment to wind forces, optimizing energy production and minimizing mechanical requirements. A comprehensive maintenance solution enables offshore component exchange without towing, thus enhancing cost efficiency and operational safety. This pioneering approach leverages Fred. Olsen's extensive engineering know-how and paves the way for advancing the potential of floating offshore wind energy by focusing on lowering the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCoE) while ensuring consistent quality and a high deployment rate.

Offshore Wind Turbine Mobile Port Installation Solution

Fred. Olsen 1848 has developed an innovative Mobile Port Solution tailored for the Floating Offshore Wind Industry, offering an offshore installation without the need for large-scale land infrastructure. By utilizing jack-up installation vessels in sheltered waters, this solution integrates wind turbines with floating foundation structures, overcoming common industry constraints like limited port facilities and reliance on land-based cranes. The agile and flexible nature of this solution supports commercial-scale deployments while reducing capital expenditures by efficiently utilizing existing infrastructure assets. Designed to work with a wide range of semi-submersible floating platforms, the solution enables the use of local ports for pre-assembly and streamlines installation logistics. This method also involves employing and training local labor forces for various operations, ensuring a skilled workforce is available to support this innovative installation process. Fred. Olsen 1848's approach addresses the industry's key challenges and aids in the rapid deployment and maturation of offshore wind technology.