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First Open Atlantic Offshore Wind Turbine Showcases Flotation Principles

written by Walter Wang

Principle Power is a Seattle, Washington-based renewable energy technology company that developed WindFloat, an offshore wind power turbine and platform. The platform can be assembled on shore and then towed to a site offshore where it is moored and connected to a power station.

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December 21, 2011 0 comment
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European Companies Float an Idea for Wind Power

written by EnergyRefuge.com

A new type of off-shore wind power technology is about to be tested in Europe which could expand the exploration of off-shore wind power worldwide.

Danish wind power market leader Vestas has entered an agreement with WindPlus for the deployment of the first offshore project worldwide integrating a wind turbine

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February 22, 2011 0 comment
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Floating Wind Turbines Set Sail

written by Walter Wang

There are many advantages to wind power, the least of which is zero-emissions electricity.  Now, several innovative companies worldwide are exploring the idea of creating floating wind turbines anchored to platforms far out to sea that connect to the seabed to harness the power of the ocean winds.

In September, the first full-scale floating wind turbine was launched in the North Sea off Norway.  Called Hywind, the 2.3-megawatt wind turbine was hauled six miles out to sea by tugboats and installed on a floater traditionally used for production platforms and offshore loading buoys.  The turbine’s tower is bolted to a steel cylinder that extends more than 300 feet below the surface and is connected to the seabed with three anchor points.

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