Parkwind successfully completes turbine installation campaign for German offshore wind farm

(WO) — 24 turbines for Parkwind’s Arcadis Ost 1 offshore wind farm have been successfully installed. Most of the turbines are already producing green electricity and contributing to the German Energiewende.

This marks the end of the first installation campaign of the offshore wind farm using the floating installation method developed together with Heerema Marine Contractors and Vestas. Vestas incurred delays on the deliveries of some rotor blades. The remaining three turbines will be installed upcoming Autumn, completing the 257 MW wind farm.

The Rotor Nacelle Assembly (RNA) method has proven to be a successful and reliable method for installing wind turbine generators with floating installation vessels. Installation cycle times were consistent and competitive with traditional methods while the floating installation introduces various specific benefits, such as zero seabed interaction which is especially important in areas of significant water depth or challenging soil conditions.

"The success of the RNA installation method marks a significant achievement for the offshore wind industry.  Parkwind has been at the forefront of innovation in offshore wind for the last decade, and with Arcadis Ost 1 we continue to do so. As offshore wind energy targets grow, this kind of innovation is key if we want to move towards a sustainable future as fast as possible.  As zones go further offshore and turbines increase in size, we are certain to see a continued demand for substantial innovation in our industry,” commented Eric Antoons, co-CEO of Parkwind.