Roll Group and Hebetec Engineering AG release new offshore wind farm load-out solution

This solution was developed to provide efficient and cost-effective solutions to logistical challenges of large and heavy offshore wind farm components. Roll Group and Hebetec Engineering AG have a strategic corporation agreement which focuses on the global demand for renewable and civil construction solutions.

FoWeLo, as the solution is called, uses innovative equipment and technology to tackle a very real and current challenge: the high costs and high dependency for loading out offshore floating wind foundations.

The patented FoWeLo system was developed to solve two critical industry chal-lenges: the high cost and port logistics constraints of launching floating offshore wind foundations. The system offers a robust design using existing hydraulic equipment and temporary steel structures. It is designed to be fully containerised, with no restrictions due to tidal effects, which simplifies mobilisation and ensures low carbon dioxide emissions by using seawater as a counterweight.

“We definitely believe that the FoWeLo system is an innovative solution for an industry that faces high transportation costs. As floating offshore foundations are the only option for offshore wind in many countries, we have a role to play and aim to develop innovative technical solutions. The FoWeLo system is a price competitive option and will increase the load out speed of the foundations,” said Steven Dunnewijk, CEO Hebetec Engineering AG.

Roll Group CEO, Peter Rondhuis, added: We are delighted that we have designed the FoWeLo system in cooperation with our partner Hebetec Engineering AG. Within this strategic alliance, we have complementary skills and competences that lead to a great synergy between both companies. The FoWeLo solution uses existing gantry, mooring and ballasting equipment from Roll Group, whereas the strandjacks and APS skidding equipment are provided by Hebetec Engineering AG. This – together with our combined engineering skills and market know how – makes us the perfect partners for this invention.”

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