The mobile offshore wind pioneer Odfjell Oceanwind has entered into a memorandum of understandng (MoU) with Siemens Gamesa and Siemens Energy, where Odfjell Oceanwind intends to use their technologies for its mobile offshore wind units (MOWUs).
The intention of the MoU is for the three parties to jointly develop MOWUs with Odfjell Oceanwind’s WindGrid hybrid for micro-grids, where emissions could be reduced by up to 70% compared to power generation from gas turbines or diesel engines.
The WindGrid is intended to utilise Siemens Energy’s BlueVault energy storage solution which includes batteries, AC PowerGrids, transformers, switchboards and power control system.
Odfjell Oceanwind’s harsh environment semisubmersible MOWUs are intended to use Siemens Gamesa SG 14-222 DD or SG 11.0-200 DD offshore wind turbines, featuring either 14MW or 11MW capacities, respectively. The MoU is of non-binding nature.
For more information please visit Siemens Energy’s website.