The benefits to installing wind turbines out in the water may still be just barely worth the effort required to get them out there. The WindFlip system ingeniously suggests a new method for towing, positioning and assembling the towering contraptions which demands fewer laborers, resources and less time.
Essentially, the Norwegian WindFlip system comprises a boat on which to lay down and pull the eco power generator out into the ocean. The 100-meter by 30-meter barge relies on a tugboat to drag it because this motorless watercraft will shortly be completely submerged.
When the vessel is in position, its 29 ballast tanks will gradually fill with water, causing the WindFlip system to sink stern first. It continues to tip a total of 90 degrees to prepare the pre-assembled wind turbine for a quick and uncomplicated installation underwater.
What's Driving This Trend
- Windflip System
- A innovative system for towing, positioning, and assembling wind turbines in the water more efficiently with fewer resources and less time.
- Offshore Wind Energy
- New efforts in offshore wind energy are being facilitated by innovations in boat and turbine design.
- Watercraft Innovation
- Advancements in watercraft design, like the WindFlip system, are revolutionizing industries that rely on boats for tasks like towing and assembly.
Who This Affects Most
- Renewable Energy
- Renewable energy companies stand to benefit from Windflip and other similar systems, both in cost savings and in the ability to expand operations offshore.
- Marine Transportation
- Marine transportation companies that specialize in towing and assembly of equipment would be able to service offshore wind energy companies by using the WindFlip system.
- Shipbuilding
- Boat and ship builders could focus on designing and constructing vessels specifically designed to support systems like WindFlip for a variety of purposes beyond wind turbine installation.
