Already patented in Europe, the foundation, a semisubmersible hull fixedto the seabed by stiff steel tendons, is covered through to July 2017, with“extended protection” running to 2029.

“The US will be one of the leading markets for offshore wind developmentin the future. Therefore, it is an important step for Gicon to achieve patentprotection for our SOF in the US market,” states Gicon chief executive JochenGrossmann.

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