TrussFloat^TM – a fully flexible floating platform for various floating wind power applications

In shallow waters, offshore wind farms are based on fixed bottom foundations. As for water depths above 50 meters fixed bottom foundations are not an economical solution, Dolfines has developed a floating foundation called TrussFloat^TM within the EolFloat^TM project supported by ADEME® and Investissements d’Avenir.

In July 2019, ADEME® has approved without reserve the final stage of the EolFloat^TM project, thereby strengthening the position of Dolfines in the floating wind market. The EolFloat^TM consortium has been led by DIETSWELL, the mother company of Dolfines, responsible for engineering and project management, supported by construction company MATIERE as well as OCEANIDE which runs basin test facilities.

TrussFloat^TM is a semi-submersible platform for various floating wind power applications. It can accommodate two- and three-bladed, up- and down-wind turbines with a power capacity of 6 MW and more. TrussFloat^TM perfectly fits the market requirements thanks to its superior stability at light weight leading to low Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE).

TrussFloat^TM offers great flexibility for a large spectrum of applications thanks to its high deck capacity, ranging from electricity or H₂ production to direct water injection. As an option, a unique fully integrated turbine-floater-design with 2BEnergy is available., particularly suited for hurricane areas. Dolfines is now working on tenders for commercial wind farms and O&G applications with its technology.

EolFloat – Laureate of French Prime Minister’s « Future Investments Program » and ADEME®