General – Integration
Offshore installation works have been completed for the anchoring system of the first offshore solar farm in the world to be installed within an offshore wind farm.
The anchoring system will secure the solar farm, supplied by Oceans of Energy, while an electrical cable connects the offshore solar farm to a nearby wind turbine foundation. The Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm, operated by Crosswind, is located 22 km offshore in the Dutch North Sea and is the site where this offshore solar innovation will be implemented.
“The installation of the anchoring system is a huge milestone as it marks the first offshore installation works for this groundbreaking project,” says Founder & CEO Allard van Hoeken. “This world’s first offshore solar project within an offshore wind farm demonstrates the enormous potential of combining offshore solar and offshore wind. This combination brings a more continuous flow of electricity to land and means a potential increase of energy output by up to 5 times, while using the same sea area. I am very proud of the Oceans of Energy team for being able to prepare and manage an offshore project to the highest safety standards so well, and I am very grateful to our Client Crosswind for their support and to our subcontractors Boskalis and Muller Dordrecht for their fantastic performances.”
“CrossWind is proud to report significant progress in our offshore solar project,” says Jeroen van Loon, Offshore Solar Project Manager, CrossWind. “The successful installation of the anchors marks a key milestone in the realisation of this pioneering offshore solar concept, surrounded by the wind turbines of Hollandse Kust Noord. The reliability of the anchoring system is critical, not only for the safety and stability of the floating solar park, but also to ensure it operates seamlessly alongside the surrounding wind turbines. We’re very pleased with the high-quality design, the professional execution, and the strong safety culture demonstrated by Oceans of Energy throughout this phase.”
