Saipem has unveiled Star1, its proprietary floating offshore wind foundation. The steel semi-submersible structure has a star-shaped design with three arms converging at the centre, supporting next-generation turbines, including those over 20 MW. The design aims to reduce turbine movement and optimise loads on the mooring lines anchoring it to the seabed.
The Star1 technology is now ready for Front-End Engineering Design, followed by detailed design and industrial-scale deployment. Last week, Saipem signed a strategic agreement with Divento to use Star1 in the 7 Seas Med project in Sicily and the Ichnusa Wind Power project in Sardinia.
