Monopiles
Compared to other options, monopile foundations are popular due to their low manufacturing costs, low transport and installation costs, and low risk profile due to their flawless track record. More than 80% of the wind turbines currently installed in the North Sea are based on monopile foundations. Sif has over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing of monopiles. Sif has constantly invested in manufacturing capabilities in order to follow the technical developments in the monopile foundations industry. In fact, Sif is regularly one step ahead of the market, creating new possibilities for the use of monopiles as the preferred foundations solutions for future projects.
The above has led to the following range of services and capabilities that Sif can offer in relation to monopile foundations.
Sif services:
- In-house engineering and knowledge.
- Fabrication of the primary steel components.
- Engagement of the secondary steel supplier.
- Marshalling and long-term storage at the Sif Maasvlakte 2 Marine Terminal.
- Load-out at the Sif Maasvlakte 2 Marine Terminal.
- Interface management.
Diameter: 11 metres
Weight: 1,800 tonnes
Length: 105 metres
Wall thickness: 160 mm
Production rate: 4–5 per week