Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy A/s

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

Christian Elkjaer Hoeeg

Martin Johan Smith Jensen

A bolt connection of a tower for a wind turbine is provided, the bolt connection including a tower base module with a tower flange, wherein the tower flange forms the bottom end of the tower, a base flange for connecting the tower base module with a foundation, wherein the base flange includes a traverse bore, and a bolt which extends through the traverse bore of the base flange, wherein the bolt includes a bolt head which is arranged at the bottom side of the base flange facing the foundation. The bolt connection further includes a clamping element which at least partially covers the bolt head. The clamping element presses the bolt head against the bottom side of the base flange.

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Tilst, Denmark

Christian Elkjaer Hoeeg