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Floating Turbine Wind Farms

Petrofac and Seawind Ocean Technology Have Partnered on a New Project

— February 24, 2022 — Eco
Petrofac and Seawind Ocean Technology have announced a new partnership that will see the implementation of two-bladed floating wind turbines to help increase expansion in European waters. The turbines, officially called the 6-126 turbines, are reported to last up to 50 years with their two-bladed design and features a teetering hinge that separates the rotor and the shaft. The systems can be installed at a harbor using cranes, which will eliminate the need for an installation vessel to further increase scalability.

The Petrofac and Seawind Ocean Technology partnership will see the wind farm technology launched starting in Q1 of 2024, and could help to greatly increase the number of units that can be spread out to capture eco energy.
Trend Themes
1. Floating Turbine Technology - There are opportunities for companies to advance the design of floating turbines and speed up installation time to further increase scalability.
2. Eco Energy Expansion - With the implementation of 6-126 turbines, there is an opportunity to increase the amount of energy captured from European waters, encouraging further investment in the sector.
3. Long-term Wind Farm Sustainability - With these turbines set to last up to 50 years, companies could develop more sustainable long-term wind farm strategies and technology.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy space should consider investing in new technologies that will advance the efficiency of wind energy installation and sustainability.
2. Engineering & Construction - The use of cranes to install turbines could become an industry standard and new methods of turbine installation should be developed by the engineering and construction industry.
3. Water & Marine Industry - The application of wind turbine technology on the water could expand innovation in the water and marine industry which could lead to the development of new, sustainable approaches to capture wave power.
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