We’re proud to be part of the new research initiative OptiMP, led by the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung). The goal: extend the lifetime of monopiles while reducing material and energy consumption.
🔍 Why does this matter?
Monopiles – the foundations of offshore wind turbines – can weigh more than 2,000 tons of steel and currently last a maximum of 30 years. OptiMP aims to change that:
✔ Up to 10% less steel
✔ Up to 30% longer service life
✔ Optimized design, manufacturing, and corrosion protection
Together with strong partners like Fraunhofer IGP, Leibniz University Hannover, Grillo Zinc Metals, Vattenfall, and others, we’re working to make offshore wind expansion more sustainable and cost-effective.
The project is funded by the BMWE under the 8th Energy Research Program.
👉 Learn more: https://www.bam.de/Content/DE/Pressemitteilungen/2025/Energie/2025-09-11-windenergie-monopile.html
Source: EEW SPC/ Photographer Andreas Duerst
