Wind

Cost-cutting on foundations 'may be causing problems offshore'

Monopiles might not be strong enough for deep-water locations, says renewables insurer GCube

A so-called XXL monopile being moved out of EEW's production hall in Rostock, Germany. There is no suggestion that EEW monopiles have had any problems.
A so-called XXL monopile being moved out of EEW's production hall in Rostock, Germany. There is no suggestion that EEW monopiles have had any problems.Photo: EEW
Published 7 August 2019, 11:42Updated 7 August 2019, 11:53