Ørsted to license low-noise wind turbine technology, signs first deal with Luxcara

Danish energy company Ørsted said Friday it will commercialize a low-noise installation technology for offshore wind turbines, signing its first deal with German asset manager Luxcara.

The technology, called Osonic, uses a jetting method to sink turbine foundations into the seabed, significantly reducing underwater noise compared to conventional pile-driving, the company said.

Under the preferred supplier agreement, Luxcara intends to use the technology for foundations across its offshore wind portfolio in Germany.

Ørsted is establishing Osonic as a platform to license the technology and provide services to other developers for European offshore wind projects.

The technology was successfully deployed at Ørsted’s Gode Wind 3 Offshore Wind Farm in Germany, which began operations earlier this year.

“By reaching an agreement with Luxcara, we’re taking Osonic from concept to commercial offering, which demonstrates Ørsted’s strong track record of innovation as well as Osonic’s potential,” said Patrick Harnett, Chief Construction Officer at Ørsted.

The company said the method reduced underwater noise levels by 99% at the Gode Wind 3 project compared to common installation techniques.

The move comes as Ørsted focuses on its core European business and seeks to improve competitiveness following recent financial setbacks in the U.S.