WindFloat Atlantic Project

The WindFloat Project developed an innovative technology to the exploitation of wind potential at sea, at depths of more than 40m.

The innovation focus of the project was the conception of a floating foundation, based on the experiences from the oil and gas industry, to support multi-MW wind turbines in offshore applications. The floating foundation is semi-submersible, anchored to the seabed. Its stability is due to the use of "water entrapment plates" on the bottom of the three pillars, associated with a static and dynamic ballast system. WindFloat adapts to any type of offshore wind turbine. It is built entirely onshore - including the installation of the turbine - thus avoiding the use of scarce marine resources.