Powering barge hydraulics at an offshore wind farm
Offshore wind farm power and temporary power solutions for barge hydraulic systems
- The challenge
Powering hydraulics systems in an offshore environment
- The solution
Tier 4F diesel generators for barges during offshore wind farm installation
- The impact
Motion compensation and reduced emissions for an easier, greener installation
Client:Barge Master
Location:Massachusetts, US
Sectors:Utilities
The Challenge
Powering hydraulics systems in an offshore environment
Approximately 35 nautical miles from mainland Massachusetts, the first full‑scale offshore wind project in the US will be capable of generating 800 MW of renewable power once it goes online – almost 30% more energy than a typical coal plant.
Barge Master, a Dutch company that specializing in offshore installations, was commissioned to help install the wind farm.
They use hydraulic technology for motion compensation on their customer’s barges, allowing for smoother, safer, and more efficient offshore installation, while also opting for lower emissions to align with the greener goals of building a wind project. As space on the barges was at a premium, this meant they needed to choose power generation equipment that was not only reliable, but could also easily fit on each barge.