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  10 September 2026 10:40

  Developing an Autonomous Control System for BRIZO’s Tension Buoy: From the Classroom to Real-World Technology Development

  Developing an Autonomous Control System for BRIZO’s Tension Buoy: From the Classroom to Real-World Technology Development

• Fred. Olsen 1848 completes pilot installation of Tension Buoy at EDP Floating PV Lab

  19 March 2026 08:02

  Fred. Olsen 1848 has completed a successful pilot installation of four Tension Buoy units at EDP Floating PV Lab, enhancing floating solar technology's adaptability in reservoirs. The Tension Buoy's adaptive mooring technology is designed to ensure stability and performance under large water level variations, unlocking the potential for hydro power and floating solar hybridisation.

  

• Introducing Tension Buoy: Unlocking Floating Solar and Hydro Power Potential

  7 October 2025 10:40

  At Fred. Olsen 1848, we are proud to introduce Tension Buoy, a smart, self-adjusting solution for floating solar installations on dynamic water bodies. By automatically maintaining optimal tension in mooring lines as water levels rise and fall, Tension Buoy keeps floating solar arrays stable, secure, and productive year-round.

  

• There’s an increasing need for a fresh approach to floating design and strategy

  5 June 2025 14:50

  As floating offshore wind turbines scale beyond 15 MW, traditional design methods face growing challenges due to complex dynamics and increased structural loads. It is necessary to reevaluate the conventional design methods, and to adopt innovative approaches to effectively address the challenges.

  

• Upgrading Floating Modules on the Pilot of BRIZO: An Interview with Our Project Manager

  21 January 2025 09:28

  Our BRIZO pilot project in Risør, Norway, recently underwent an important technical upgrade where all floating modules were replaced with newly designed, blow-molded versions.
  The pilot site in Risør serves as a dynamic testing ground, where we bring our engineering concepts to life through real-world implementation. But what does a day replacing all floating modules at our BRIZO site look like

  

• BRUNEL Floating Foundation Completes DNV Basic Design Certification

  31 October 2024 09:00

  Fred. Olsen 1848 is pleased to announce that BRUNEL Floating Foundation, a leading initiative in the floating offshore wind market, has completed its comprehensive basic design phase according to DNV’s recently updated certification scheme for floating wind, DNV-SE-0422, and was subsequently awarded a DNV Basic Design Certification as one of few foundation designs in the industry.

  

• NEWS UPDATE: Fred. Olsen 1848 has deployed the Floating PV Technology BRIZO in Risør, Norway

  1 February 2024 09:00

  Fred. Olsen 1848 is proud to announce that the 50x50 meter, 124 kW pilot project in Risør, Norway has successfully been deployed at sea and will be commissioned during spring. It has been a very educating and exciting process, where we take away additional knowledge and know-how for the next phases to come for our floating solar solution, BRIZO.
  
  Our pilot project in Risør serves as a testin

  

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  Nana Strand

  Press contact Marketing & Communications Coordinator nana.strand@fredolsen.com +4540174689