WindFloat Atlantic represents major offshore wind milestone

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Installed in 100m of water off the coast of Portugal, the WindFloat Atlantic project is widely regarded as a major milestone in the technological advancement of the offshore wind energy industry. Read more: https://www.offshore-mag.com/

Siemens Gamesa 14 MW Wind Turbine unveiled

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Siemens Gamesa unveils the new SG 14-222 DD, a new generation of offshore wind turbines of 14MW (up to 15MW with Power Boost) and based on Direct Drive technology with a total rotor diameter of 222m. Read more: https://www.siemensgamesa.com/

NREL unveils IEA 15-MW Reference Wind Turbine

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NREL recently released the International Energy Agency 15-megawatt reference turbine, or IEA 15-MW for short, which features options for both fixed-bottom turbines and those with floating substructures. This open-source model, now available on GitHub, can accommodate multiple software tools and will … Read More

WindFloat Atlantic has begun producing power

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The world’s largest floating wind turbine has begun generating power off the coast of Portugal. The WindFloat Atlantic project connected the first of three 8.4-megawatt MHI Vestas turbines planned for installation. The offshore wind turbine is connected to a substation … Read More