Principle Power announces that floating offshore wind projects using the WindFloat technology have generated more than 1 terawatt-hour (TWh) of cumulative power production since WindFloat 1 was connected to the grid in 2011.
The 1 TWh output includes generation from:
• WindFloat 1: 2 MW pilot in Portugal (2011-2016) and Scotland (2018-2020).
• WindFloat Atlantic: 25 MW project in operation since 2020 off the coast of Portugal.
• Kincardine Offshore Wind Farm: a 48 MW project in operation since 2021 off the coast of Scotland.
The WindFloat platforms enable maximum wind turbine generation through a combination of empirically validated features:
1. Semisubmersible architecture, providing a stable platform that enables the system to comply with all wind turbine operational and extreme limits.
2. A platform hull trim system that uses water ballast to counteract wind turbine-induced thrust forces, keeps the wind turbine oriented vertically (within 0-2 degrees >97% of the time), increasing energy production by up to 2.5% versus passive platforms.
3. A robust and redundant system architecture that is delivering an average platform availability of ~99% across the operating fleet.
Julian Arrillaga Costa, Chief Executive Officer said: “Reaching the 1 TWh milestone is a clear validation of our WindFloat technology and the expert team we’ve built to support the design, delivery, and operation of floating wind projects worldwide. These
projects have exposed us to the full range of complexity in the sector, providing valuable lessons that we are using to continuously refine and improve our technical and commercial offering. This depth of experience provides a strong foundation for delivering derisked, cost-effective commercial projects, supporting our vision of a planet powered by floating wind.”
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