Dieseko Group and CorPower Ocean have formed a consortium to develop VibroDrive+, a research project focused on improving offshore anchor design and installation practices. The work is linked to the future deployment of CorPower Ocean’s wave energy arrays within and near offshore wind farms.
VibroDrive+ combines Dieseko Group’s experience in deep foundations and vibratory technology with CorPower Ocean’s development of wave energy systems. The project will concentrate on refining the UMACK anchor, a universal system used for marine energy, floating wind and other offshore applications. Integrating vibratory techniques aims to simplify installation, reduce environmental disturbance and support efforts to lower the Levelised Cost of Energy.
Research will begin on 1 December at the IWES Fraunhofer Institute in Hannover. The project team will carry out controlled laboratory trials, including repeated UMACK anchor installations and static and cyclic load testing. The work will assess how vibratory methods can improve geotechnical performance and installation predictability across different seabed conditions. The initiative is supported by €400,000 in Eureka Eurostars funding.
