The METCentre, the Norwegian test center for floating offshore wind has an available berth. They have announced a tender process with qualitative criteria to ensure that a new test project contributes to positive ripple effects for the offshore wind industry.
Companies or consortia wishing to test their floating offshore wind technology can submit a bid to the test centre located outside of Karmøy on the West coast of Norway. Additionally, they must account for the project's carbon footprint, impact on nature and the environment, and coexistence with other industries at sea. Potential test customers must demonstrate how the project provides positive effects for the supply chain. They must also be able to explain how their solution contributes to reducing costs in the field of floating offshore wind. METCentre recently received the decision from the Ministry of Energy stating that their new concession has a final approval. In total, five new projects are planned, in addition to the two turbines currently in operation at the site. Some of the berths are reserved, but one of the projects was terminated in 2023. The test concessions granted to METCentre are up to 20 MW per unit.
