Implenia enters into partnership with WindWorks Jelsa for floating offshore wind turbines
Thursday 13 October 2022
Implenia and WindWorks Jelsa (WWJ) have signed a letter of intent to build a high-tech production facility for floating offshore wind turbines in Jelsa on Norway's west coast. In the future, the industry partners want to jointly offer the manufacture of concrete structures and general services.
Implenia and WindWorks Jelsa have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to create a powerful, large-scale facility for the production of concrete foundations and the assembly of floating offshore wind farms in Europe.
The companies have agreed to develop and operate series production of concrete foundations for offshore wind farms through cost-effective production processes, automation and the possible use of innovative technological solutions. Implenia will contribute its technical expertise to contribute, together with WindWorks Jelsa, to the series and/or series production of a large number of concrete substructures such as spars or other concrete foundations and solutions for offshore wind farms.
Christian Späth, Head Division Civil Engineering at Implenia, is pleased about the signing of this cooperation and is convinced that the company is well positioned for this promising industry thanks to its expertise in concrete construction:
“Floating offshore wind farms are an interesting new area within the renewable energy industry, where Implenia can capitalize on strengths such as sustainability, agility, collaboration and excellence. As steel alone cannot meet global demand, the manufacture of concrete foundations for wind turbines will be essential to a successful energy transition.”
Christian Späth, Head Division Civil Engineering at Implenia
Geir Ims, Chairman of the Board of Directors of WindWorks Jelsa, on the importance of this cooperation for the future:
"Strengthening the WWJ team with Implenia's expertise and ability to innovate to set up cost-efficient series production of large concrete structures will make WWJ and the Norwegian supplier industry more competitive and open up extensive export opportunities for everyone involved."
Geir Ims, Chairman of the Board of Directors of WindWorks Jelsa