Fred. Olsen 1848 Fred. Olsen 1848

Dedicated To Developing *Tomorrow’s Energy Solutions*

Fred. Olsen 1848 is a *technology and innovation* company in floating renewables that develops solutions to the challenges faced by the industry. Our goal is to make sustainable energy *more widely available* to help combat climate change.

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Solving some of the *key challenges* within the renewable industry

At Fred. Olsen 1848, we tackle today’s challenges and provide solutions to ensure we resolve tomorrow's problems. While we have already made significant strides in floating solar- and wind, these are just the beginning of our journey towards a sustainable planet.

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2021
Year of establishment
5
Number of technologies
+176 Years
Experience in the maritime and energy sector
Tension Buoy In Action

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BRUNEL Wind Park

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Floating Maintenance Solution In The Ocean

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Environment

Reducing carbon emissions is essential to securing a cleaner, more sustainable future. We are committed to advancing solutions that protect our planet and drive meaningful change.

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Increasing population

As the global population continues to grow, so does the demand for clean, reliable energy. We see this as an opportunity to shape a smarter, more resilient energy landscape.

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Energy poverty

Access to affordable energy remains a global challenge. Through innovation and collaboration, we aim to create solutions that empower communities and enable progress everywhere.

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Fred. Olsen 1848’s planet safety moment

At the core of Fred. Olsen 1848’s mission lies a fundamental commitment to pioneering renewable energy solutions. Our dedication is rooted in the profound responsibility we feel toward protecting the future of our youth and the upcoming generations of our society.

The urgency for new and innovative solutions to combat today’s climate challenges and the future of our society has never been clearer. The statistics paint a clear picture.

Overcoming today's climate challenges is no simple feat. That is why we strongly advocate that one of the viable solutions to address these challenges lies in leveraging the long-term advantages of floating solar and offshore wind. These sustainable energy sources not only offer a way to tackle the challenges at hand but also serve a vital role in expanding energy accessibility to remote regions, providing a dedicated and dependable power supply.

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A space for creativity and curiosity

At Fred. Olsen 1848, we are proud of our rich history of innovation coming from the long line of pioneering Fred. Olsen-related companies. Our goal is to cultivate an environment that fosters creative and disruptive thinking.

We aspire to be a source of inspiration not only for our employees across the Fred. Olsen-related companies, but also for our valued business partners.

 

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Our Recent News

Tension Buoy system

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

Mar 19, 2026

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Tension Buoy installed in Risør, Norway

Introducing Tension Buoy: Unlocking Floating Solar and Hydro Power Potential

Oct 07, 2025

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BRUNEL - A fresh approach to floating design and strategy

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

Jun 05, 2025

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Christian Petterson, Project Manager – Pilot Project of Brizo in Risør, Fred. Olsen 1848.

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

Jan 21, 2025

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From the left: Per Arvid Holth, Andreas Buvarp Aardal, Geir Grimsrud (FO1848). Sille Grjotheim, Hans Kristian Danielsen, Anne Lene Haukanes Hopstad, Kimon Argyriadis (DNV). Fred. Olsen.

BRUNEL Floating Foundation Completes DNV Basic Design Certification

Oct 31, 2024

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Per Arvid Holth

Fred. Olsen 1848 welcomes Per Arvid Holth as its new CEO. He succeeds Sofie Olsen Jebsen and will take up the position on 1 March 2024.

Jan 10, 2024

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