Nearshore Foundation

The nearshore foundation is a proven solution in intertidal regions. During the low tide the foundation is exposed to the air and submerged in seawater at high tide. On sandy beaches with muddy underground the foundations can require piles up to 70 meters length.

Special and adapted foundation shape

CTE Wind’s special solution allows to save about 30 percent of the construction costs due to the design and compared to similar projects from third parties.

The solution provides a circular, cone like foundation on top of piles which are designed in-house. To tackle the challenging environmental criteria for geotechnics, tides, waves and ship movements close to the platforms, the patented foundation also allows for improved feasibility.

Nearshore and Intertidal zone

Nearshore defines the area from the swash zone to the position marking the start of the offshore zone. Water depths in nearshore areas are up to 20 meters. In intertidal zones the water level can change massively between 5 to 15 meters during high and low tide.

This foundation has been built in 12 wind farms in Vietnam. There is a potential application in lakes and rivers.