Offshore Wind Solutions

KOMB’s TOW System

Overview

TOWS Process

Solution Benefits

Solution Benefits

  • Cost-Effective: Offers a lower $/kWh compared to other systems.
  • Safety and Ease: Simplified installation and maintenance.
  • Proven Technology: Utilizes a buoyant tower substructure, based on the oil and gas Spar platform.
  • Versatile Design: Adaptable to various water depths and environmental conditions.

Innovation & Impact

  • Provides a safe, reliable, and cost-efficient platform for deep water wind turbine installations.
  • Scalable to accommodate larger turbines and deeper water (up to 300 meters).

Key Technological Challenges Addressed:

  • Design adjustments for varying water depths using ballast.
  • A flexible control system adaptable to different environmental conditions and configurations.
  • Development of versatile installation vessels for various offshore projects.
  • Design and analysis of a taut guy mooring system.
  • Cost modeling for different payloads (wind turbines) and water depths.

Key Facts:

  • The tower is designed to be towed out as a single unit.
  • Lighter than traditional platforms like TLBs, Spar-Buoys, or Semi-Submersibles.
  • Installation is expected to be completed in under a week, potentially using an assembly line approach.
  • Patented technology by KOMB.