We integrate green technologies into our floating platform…
… to provide Green energy on demand
Floating Power Plant’s technology has been thoroughly tested through simulations, laboratory experiments, and full-scale offshore demonstrations. The modular design allows for cost-effective and locally adaptable solutions.
The technology has been verified at sea under real operating conditions, including grid connection through one of Ørsted’s offshore wind farms.
The system ensures a stable and reliable power supply by optimizing when, where, and how energy is delivered.
The modular approach also makes it possible to distribute major contracts between local, specialized, and low-cost suppliers, achieving an effective balance between local content, cost, and quality.
Modularity: A Flexible Technology Solution
The system is built on a modular design that allows adaptation to each site’s specific conditions. The core components—platform, wind turbine, and mooring system—can be complemented with optional elements such as hydrogen units (for export or storage), battery systems, or wave energy converters.
This modular approach enables efficient customization to match local requirements and project objectives.
Our entire power plant is based around a T-shaped semi-submersible platform, built from cost-effective panel sections (sheet steel and stiffeners) – a method commonly used in ship building. This design reduces costs, minimizes supply chain bottlenecks, offers local content optimization, and creates a large indoor space. This protected and dry space can accommodate various equipment. Building on proven offshore technologies, our platform is the indispensable foundation of our solution.
Wind energy stands as one of the most well-established, efficient, and reliable renewable technologies available. At the core of our power plant, the wind turbine generator harnesses this vast energy resource available offshore. We typically work with top-tier wind turbine manufacturers; however, our design is turbine agnostic so we can work with our clients’ preference for wind turbines if required. The wind turbine generator is an essential component of our floating system.
Harnessing the vast renewable energy resource available offshore is only the first step, meeting the energy demands of the end user is key to achieving net zero. To support this, we can incorporate hydrogen systems onto the platform, allowing us to convert surplus energy into hydrogen. This hydrogen can be stored on the platform and converted back into power through a fuel cell in periods no or low wind production. This enables the platform to deliver truly dispatchable green energy. Our platform has the capacity to store up to 300 MWh of electrical energy, providing an efficient energy storage solution to enhance system flexibility and sustainability. It is also possible to transmit the produced hydrogen to the mainland through pipelines to meet the growing demand for green hydrogen for Power-to-X applications and alternative fuels.
A battery system offers same concept as the hydrogen system – storing excess energy for use later. A battery system can however react faster to variations in supply and demand but offers lower storage capacity. This makes a battery system in projects where only short time energy storage is needed or in combination with at hydrogen system to create a true stable micro grid.
The platform is kept in position using a mooring system consisting of chains and rope connected to the platform and leading to anchors on the seabed. As standard, a “spread mooring” is used, where the lines attach to the platform at the ends of the T shape and spread out equally. Alternatively, a turret could be utilized where wave energy is incorporated and the ability to rotate is deemed beneficial in design. The mooring system is an essential element that ensures the stability and functionality of the platform.
Our innovative system offers the option of including Wave Energy Convertors (WECs) consisting of wave absorbers and power take-off systems, enabling the transformation of wave energy into electricity. This capability allows us to maximize power production at suitable sites. Moreover, as waves persist even after the wind has dropped, the energy derived from this component is often more valuable. The benefits of the WECs will vary from site to site and depend on the project requirements, a screening analysis at the early stage of a project can quickly determine the appropriateness for a specific project.
