Hanwha Ocean has developed its own model for the key equipment of floating offshore wind turbines, the lower buoyant structure.
Hanwha Ocean announced on the 12th that it has obtained the Approval In Principle (AIP) from the Norwegian classification society DNV for the conceptual design of the lower buoyant structure of the offshore wind turbine, "WindHIVE 15-H3." The concept approval is a certification process that verifies technical stability and compliance with international regulations.
Unlike fixed offshore wind power, floating offshore wind power requires floating technology to support the weight of the turbine, as the lower structure floats in water.
The WindHIVE 15-H3, which recently received concept approval, can accommodate large offshore wind turbines up to 15 megawatts.
A representative of Hanwha Ocean noted, "We will enhance our competitiveness in the global offshore wind market through continuous technological development and expansion of the value chain."