The startup has developed a silent installation technology for offshore wind turbine foundations that minimizes noise pollution and disruption to marine ecosystems during deployment. This method enables energy companies to enhance sustainability efforts while facilitating the transition to renewable energy sources in offshore environments.
Funding
$7.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Installing offshore wind turbine foundations can generate significant noise pollution, disrupting marine ecosystems and potentially harming marine life. Traditional installation methods can also be slow and inefficient.
Solution
GBM Works provides a more sustainable and efficient method for installing and decommissioning offshore wind farm foundations. Their Vibrojet® technology combines vibrations with controlled water jetting to reduce friction between the monopile and the soil, thereby decreasing resistance during installation and decommissioning. This approach minimizes noise pollution, reduces environmental impact on marine life, and can lead to faster installation times. GBM Works also offers auxiliary services such as drivability analysis, noise studies, and product development support.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes offshore wind farm developers, energy companies, and construction firms seeking more sustainable and efficient foundation installation and decommissioning methods.
Features
- Vibrojet® technology combining vibrations and water jetting for silent pile installation and decommissioning
- Jet-gun technology to reduce inner shaft friction during pile driving by controlled water injection
- Fluidflow® models for predicting and optimizing water injection parameters
- Retrievable Vibrojet® prototype for sustainable installation without leaving steel components in the seabed
- Drivability analysis and noise studies to optimize installation parameters and minimize environmental impact
- Monopile Integration System design for robust and reliable operation