Aker Solutions’ floating wind foundations accelerate global offshore wind

As global energy demand grows, offshore wind must scale rapidly to support decarbonisation. However, deep‑water sites require floating foundations that are cost‑efficient, robust and suitable for diverse environments.

High fabrication costs, complex installation, fatigue challenges and supply chain constraints remain major industry obstacles. Aker Solutions addresses these with tested steel and concrete solutions that are optimised for serial fabrication to reduce investment and operating costs.

Aker Solutions offers three advanced floating wind foundations:

• YFloat™: a steel semi‑submersible optimised for efficient prefabrication and local assembly
• CONFloat™‑Omega: a circular concrete floater with a central moonpool offering strong durability and simplified operations
• CONFloat™‑7C: a seven‑cell concrete structure based on CONDEEP heritage, enabling long‑term performance with minimal maintenance

All three designs maximise stability, simplify fabrication, support 15MW+ turbines, and use passive sealed‑ballast systems to minimise operational complexity.

Engineered for harsh offshore conditions, the foundations are ready for global deployment. The Windstaller Alliance completes the offering with vessels capable of delivering the full transport and installation (T&I) scope for wind turbine generator (WTG) floaters, mooring systems and inter-array cables (IAC).

Aker Solutions’ floating foundations concepts reduce CAPEX and OPEX by enabling efficient serial fabrication, minimising material usage and lowering maintenance with passive ballast systems.

Steel and concrete options provide flexibility to meet local port, yard and environmental constraints, strengthening regional supply chains and supporting lower‑carbon material choices.

Robust, model‑tested performance improves turbine stability, availability and lifetime energy production, contributing directly to the energy transition.

The global floating wind market is expected to grow substantially as developers move turbines into deeper waters. With 15MW+ turbine capability and scalable fabrication, the YFloat™ and CONFloat™ designs position Aker Solutions strongly in emerging markets in Europe and Asia. The readiness levels of the foundations and proven offshore heritage make them attractive for rapid commissioning.