EnBW is enabling the full-scale trial at its Dreekant project site as part of its efforts to support new foundation technologies, IQIP said on 21 April. Vattenfall, also a consortium partner in the EQ-Piling demonstration project, will gain access to data from the installation to assess the system for future projects.
According to the partners, the offshore demonstration will validate whether EQ-Piling can meet industry requirements for installation accuracy, noise limits and efficiency, while offering a scalable, lower-impact alternative to conventional piling methods.
Following the trial, the technology is expected to be ready for deployment in upcoming offshore wind projects.
EnBW secured the rights to develop the 1 GW Dreekant offshore wind farm in the N-12.3 area, located 120 kilometres northwest of Heligoland, in June 2024.
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The developer plans to submit an approval application in 2027, with the final investment decision (FID) expected to be made in 2029. The wind farm is planned to go online in 2032.
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