Heerema has announced the completion of the installation of 24 turbines for Parkwind’s Arcadis Ost 1 offshore wind farm, with most turbines already generating green electricity and contributing to Germany's Energiewende initiative.
This marks the end of the first installation campaign of the wind farm, which used a revolutionary floating installation method developed in collaboration with Heerema Marine Contractors and Vestas.
Unfortunately, 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 RNA method of Rotor Nacelle Assembly has been proven to be a reliable and successful way of installing wind turbine generators using floating installation vessels.
The installation cycle times have been consistent and competitive with traditional methods, while the floating installation method provides several specific benefits. One such benefit is the zero seabed interaction, which is especially crucial in areas of significant water depth or challenging soil conditions.