Heavy plates for offshore wind towers have to withstand enormous forces, with manufacturers of wind tower steel foundations relying on the latest milling technology to maximise robustness, durability and performance.
PES takes a look at the latest processes and solutions available.
The use of wind power off the coasts in the form of offshore wind farms is booming. Despite Covid-19 disruptions, 2020 was the second highest year for offshore wind installations. Worldwide 6.1 GW of offshore wind was installed. This trend will certainly continue, with forecasts for the next decade predicting 235 GW of new offshore wind installations under the current policies.
Even more than on land, wind towers at sea place the highest demands on materials and technology. This applies above all to the steel and heavy plates used. The customers of the Austrian manufacturer LINSINGER are among the most important suppliers of edge-milled plates for wind turbine manufacturers, relying on sheet metal plate milling machines to deliver quality results.
