Floating offshore wind on the market

Europe must leverage such emerging technologies as floating offshore wind turbines if it is to meet its goal of increasing wind capacity fivefold to 60 gigawatts by 2030.

Transport and Mobility

Climate Change and Environment

Energy

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To help, the SATHScale project has developed the innovative Swinging Around Twin Hull (SATH) floating foundation technology. Unlike current floating technology, the SATH solution uses concrete instead of steel, making it suitable for use in both shallow and deep waters. It also means lower material costs, less maintenance and more durability. Having been fully tested in a 2-megawatt floating offshore wind turbine installed off the coast of Spain, the SATHScale project is focused on advancing the technology towards full commercialisation.

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