Gazelle Wind Power, an Irish company that is dedicated to helping hasten the transition to renewable energy through the use of advanced offshore wind platforms and supporting technologies, has announced the advent of a futuristic floating wind platform that is said to be able to reliable stabilize wind turbines whilst reducing associated costs.
The company's floating wind platform is designed to be tethered to the sea floor, with cables emerging from three areas around the sea floor and being run over the arms, with the other end hooked up to a heavy suspended counterweight. Gazelle Wind Power states that this helps to balance out the motions caused by tides and waves, making for more efficient operation of wind turbines.
Smaller and more lightweight than conventional semi-submersible solutions, this wind platform is said to be able to cost less and use up less steel whilst still being able to work in conjunction with turbines up to 20 megawatts.
Image Credit: Gazelle Wind Power
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Floating Wind Platforms
- Innovative floating wind platforms promise to reliably stabilize wind turbines whilst reducing associated costs making them a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for renewable energy companies.
- Advanced Offshore Wind Platforms
- The use of advanced offshore wind platforms is becoming increasingly popular in the renewable energy industry as it promises to reduce costs and increase efficiency, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity.
- Tethered Wind Platforms
- As more companies explore tethered wind platform technology, there is potential for disruptive innovation in the renewable energy industry through the development of lightweight and cost-effective solutions that work in conjunction with turbines up to 20 megawatts.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Renewable Energy
- Renewable energy companies can benefit from exploring emerging technologies like Gazelle Wind Power's floating wind platforms that offer an ultra-efficient turbine operation and reduced associated costs.
- Offshore Energy
- Offshore energy companies looking to reduce costs associated with turbines can explore options like advanced offshore wind platforms that promise to increase efficiency, cut back on steel usage and ultimately, cut down costs.
- Green Technology
- As more green technology companies use tethered wind platforms to stabilize wind turbines and improve efficiency, there is potential for disruptive innovation in this industry through the development of eco-friendly and sustainable solutions.
