ABS and Akselos Sign Floating Wind MOU
ABS and Akselos have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote the design and certification processes for floating offshore wind projects.
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The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on solutions aimed at optimising design, reducing costs and improving efficiency in the floating wind sector worldwide.
The collaboration will leverage ABS' expertise in offshore certification and classification with Akselos' simulation technology for structural risk reduction and optimisation. Together, they aim to support the US Department of Energy's Floating Offshore Wind
Energy Shot initiative, which aims to achieve 70% cost savings to reach $45 per MWh by 2035, and the broader global market with significant growth potential.
"Safe, sustainable, reliable and fit-for-purpose infrastructure is critical to the growth and development of the sector. Enabling efficient technology solutions will help reduce LCOE and support decision-making by financial and insurance institutions. The partnership between ABS and Akselos will support the ever-growing need for offshore renewable energy and continue to support the design, construction and installation of floating wind", Rob Langford, Global Offshore Renewables, Director, ABS.
"Our floating wind alliance with ABS, a leading provider of offshore certification and rating, is a strategic move to add value to this highly promising but challenging industry," said Guillaume Lechaton, Akselos' Director of Wind and Renewables.
"By combining ABS' expertise with Akselos' advanced simulation tools, we aim to create a framework for more reliable, older and cost-effective solutions for designers and operators."
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