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Floating offshore wind projects featuring Principle Power’s WindFloat technology have delivered more than 1 TWh of energy production since the first pilot project was installed in 2011, the company announced on 3 September.
The 1 TWh output includes generation from WindFloat 1, a 2 MW pilot project in Portugal (2011-2016) and Scotland (2018-2020); WindFloat Atlantic, a 25 MW project operating since 2020 off the coast of Portugal; and Kincardine offshore wind farm, a 48 MW project in operation since 2021 off the coast of Scotland.
The projects withstood waves of up to 20 metres and winds of up to 214 km/h (equivalent to a Category 4 typhoon), said Principle Power.
This milestone demonstrates the maturity of the WindFloat designs and the readiness of the company’s fourth-generation designs for commercial-scale projects, according to the firm.
“These projects have exposed us to the full range of complexity in the sector, providing valuable lessons that we are using to continuously refine and improve our technical and commercial offering. This depth of experience provides a strong foundation for delivering derisked, cost-effective commercial projects, supporting our vision of a planet powered by floating wind,” said Julian Arrillaga Costa , Chief Executive Officer.
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