Conclusions

The testing to date confirms the expected behavior of the platform.
For the given wind parameters it has been proved that the effect of the wind on the vessel motions is small, and that the effect of the motion on the power output of the turbines is negligible.
The tests results are compliant with the results obtained by Risø DTU, one of the leading wind-power research institutions in Europe and the calculations performed by the project team.
A more extensive program for testing other wave-wind combinations together with a more optimal model of the turbines may also be undertaken on the basis of those results. Calculations for the production potential of WindSea is based on wind data aquired from the Ekofisk oil field on the Norwegian Continental Shelfe (NCS) The Ekofisk oilfield is the longest producing oilfield on the NCS, producing since early 1970s

Critical components (turret, electrical connection for power export, anchors and mooring lines) are designed using existing, proven technology.
The wake effect and turbulence action on the downwind turbine have been calculated. Those investigations conclude on the feasibility of the chosen wind turbine configuration.
Model tests in wind tunnel and wave basin have confirmed the validity of the design.
The calculated power production for the Ekofisk wind data is of 41,4 GWh/year which represents 93% of the production of three 3,6 MW stand-alone turbines.

The present design has proven to be a sound basis for further development.