BARD has developed new foundations, consisting of three 90 metre long pylons, which are driven into the ocean bed to support the offshore wind turbines.

Above the water surface the turbine stands on a cross piece connected to the pilings, which is accurately levelled using Enerpac's Synchronous Lifting System.

Robert Ebert, Deputy Managing Director at BARD Building says that the company chose to install its wind turbines above water due to practical advantages.

“(Above the water) we need fewer divers, we are less dependent on weather conditions and we can carry out maintenance much more quickly and easily,” Mr Ebert said.

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The BARD Offshore 1 wind turbine farm is currently under construction in the North Sea, about 100km north west of the German island of Borkum. It consists of 80 BARD VM 5 MW wind turbines.