Periodic Reporting for period 1 - TRIWIND (A novel and versatile 3-tower maritime structure for the cost-efficient installation of all-sizes offshore wind turbines.)
Reporting period: 2017-06-01 to 2017-10-31
The TRIWIND project presented herein is the result of an activity initiated by the company two years ago, which has resulted in a patented technology (ES2617991) for the cost-efficient installation of offshore wind farms, suitable even for the largest turbines (10+ MW). To understand the magnitude of the installations challenges, offshore wind farms are nearly twice as expensive to install as onshore wind (new offshore wind farms cost 2.20-4.40 Mill €/MW).
Hence, the objective of TRIWIND phase 2 is to validate a large-scale prototype of our innovative foundation, so that we can engage several clients and other stakeholders to become the leaders in design of foundations for the offshore wind sector.
TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY RESULTS:
The technical feasibility assessment performed in Phase 1 has allowed us to perform an in-depth regulation standards and certifications analysis. It has also enable us to define the work methodology plan to be followed during the next 2 years, while allowing to identify the most important key issues to consider in our technical development.
OPERATIONAL/FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY RESULTS
Once we have carefully analysed during the financial feasibility analysis, we conclude that TRIWIND will be profitability, even under any described scenario, containing a ROI of 603% in 5 years
COMMERCIAL FEASIBILITY RESULTS
One of the most important progress achieved in the commercial feasibility analysis carried out during Phase 1 was the entrance of our innovative solution within the offshore wind market, taking in consideration its full potential and exploring its market opportunity penetration. In addition, we have defined the most optimal plan for commercialization and we have of the main key suppliers and stakeholders.