The first robust and cost-effective floating vertical axis wind turbine for deep water offshore

Project description

Versatile offshore wind turbine resolves issues of water depth and cost

Harnessing the high offshore wind speeds with either bottom-fixed turbines or floating ones has been beset with obstacles, including water depth and high maintenance costs. SeaTwirl project introduces a novel solution with a smaller spar-buoy and uses the buoyant force of the ocean to support the weight of the turbine. The model has few moving parts, can be used in a cluster, and does not depend on wind direction. In the growing renewables sector, SeaTwirl is easier and cheaper to maintain, produces low noise, and does not threaten the natural environment. The turbine is unique and suited for use in islands, coastal areas and offshore companies including fish farms as well as oil and gas rigs.

Field of science

• /engineering and technology/electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering/electrical engineering/power engineering/electric power transmission
• /engineering and technology/environmental engineering/energy and fuels/renewable energy

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.3. - PRIORITY 'Societal challenges
• H2020-EU.2.3. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Innovation In SMEs
• H2020-EU.2.1. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies

Topic(s)

• EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020 - SME instrument

Call for proposal

H2020-SMEInst-2018-2020-2
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Funding Scheme

SME-2 - SME instrument phase 2

Coordinator

SEATWIRL AB

Address

Erik Dahlbergsgatan 11A
411 26 Goteborg
Sweden

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

EU contribution

€ 2 482 025