VALEMO is supporting EOLE STAB in its 1/10-scale prototype project for a floating wind turbine, designed to validate its innovative, patented solution for a stable underwater TLP platform, consisting of an annular concrete caisson topped by an openwork mast with low wave drag.
This innovative technology, with its tensioned line anchoring, promises to address the economic, technical and industrial challenges of high-power floating offshore wind power, notably by optimizing production costs and accelerating platform deployment sequences, as well as operating costs.
For this project, which will be installed in Toulon harbor, VALEMO is involved in selecting the turbine and defining the monitoring system to validate the performance of this new float.
After conclusive tank tests at the SEATECH engineering school, EOLE STAB is working on the prototype, and plans to deploy a ½-scale demonstrator to validate the technology technically and economically.
VALEMO is delighted to support the various players in the floating offshore wind energy sector, who are constantly innovating to meet the challenges of the energy transition.
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