Windsea - development phases

The development of WindSea is divided into phases. The first phase was the Validation of Concept and the last will be construction, installation and operation of a full scale pilot with a generator capacity of 3 x 3.6 MW. Currently, the WindSea project has completed the Validation of Concept phase with excellent results. During this period extensive analyses was performed, both with internal and external competencies. Further, extensive model tests has been performed including tests in a water tank, wind tunnel, and combined wind exposed tests in water tank. The Validation of Concept phase is focused on some of the technical challenges connected with floating offshore wind turbines. The test results were positive, and the project moved on to the next phase, which is focused on optimizing the design concept prior to construction of the prototype.