Offshore wind turbines get reusable covers
Reusable covers for foundations were used during the installation of the offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid.
A monopile cover is a necessary stopgap in the stage between the foundations and the tower of a wind turbine being installed.
It provides protection against seawater, rain, and bird droppings. In the past, these covers were typically discarded after a single use. Vattenfall challenged its suppliers to come up with a sustainable cover for the Dutch offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid.
CCM B.V., a start-up, designed a monopile cover made of fibre-reinforced polyester panels that are strengthened with steel beams and bolts. Not only is the material reusable, but the cover itself can be used several times in the construction of other offshore wind farms. Individual covers are expected to have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years.
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