The Advantages of WindSea

Today, a number of offshore wind turbine farms exist, however, they differ significantly from WindSea. The competing bottom solid offshore concepts can only be installed at sea depths of maximum 50-70 m, whereas the floating models require depths at 120-170 m. This leaves a vacuum ranging from 70-120 m depth, which will be filled in by WindSea. In practise, there are no limits to the depth at which WindSea can be installed.

Furthermore, there is a great financial profit to be gained by being able to fully build and test WindSea on shore, and then drag it out to sea to be installed. 

Construction

• Flexible layout – scalable
• Easy fabrication – all construction is performed at yard, including installation of the turbines
• Easy installation – the floater is tugged to offshore destination, connected to the mooring lines and ready for operation.

Energy Production/Operation

• Cost effective solution – three turbines on one platform
• Self orientating towards the wind – wind and wave response is independent of each other.

Maintenance

• Easy access for inspection and maintenance as well as space to perform such tasks
• May easily bed disconnected from the turret and tugged to the yard for modification or more extensive maintenance.