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FINO3 - research platform in the North Sea and the Baltic No. 3

The FINO3 research platform stands 80 km off Sylt, in the midst of German offshore wind farms. The experiences from its operation and the results of the numerous scientific research projects carried out on and at the platform help the wind farm operators and wind turbine manufacturers in the planning, construction, and operation of offshore wind farms.

Aerial phot of pile driving with active bubble curtain

Research at FINO3

Discover current research projects with initial results or browse through the archive of completed projects.

All about FINO3

FINO3 is operated since the end of August 2009 by the Research and Development Center Fachhochschule Kiel GmbH.

Location of FINO3

Info about the FINO3 location

FINO3 is located 80 kilometers west of the Schleswig-Holstein North Sea coast in the area of the Sylter Außenriff.

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