01 / Why offshore wind power?
Why offshore wind power?
Wind power is an endless source of renewable and clean energy. As land and shallow waters are facing increasing challenges focus is now to enable wind power on the deep oceans. The future needs sustainable solutions and we are ready to take on the challenge. SeaTwirl develops floating vertical-axis wind turbines that are easier to build, install, and maintain. Our purpose is to enable floating wind wherever it is needed.
02 / Top 5 reasons for offshore wind power
1. Oceans
Oceans – an untapped resource: 71% of the Earth is covered by ocean – 92% of which is more than 200 meters deep. SeaTwirl’s floating wind turbines can use these deep waters.
2. More powerful winds
There is much more energy available offshore than onshore, when wind speed doubles, energy is increased eightfold. Offshore wind is stronger and more reliable. Research shows that offshore wind have the potential to achieve 30% more output than onshore because ocean winds are 5%-10% stronger.
3. New locations
Floating wind turbine structures can be placed at greater depths than conventional, bottom fixed, offshore turbines. Floating turbines offers greater flexibility and reduces risk of conflicts with other ocean industries.
4. Energy security
Offshore wind power enables production of electricity close to urban areas, often near the coastline. Locally-produced power means reduced transport losses, lower infrastructure costs, and most importantly energy security with reduced dependencies on energy imports.
5. Market potential
There is a great market potential in offshore wind power. Energy experts estimate that 7% to 11% of Europe’s electricity will be generated by offshore wind by 2030. The projected total output is believed to be 86 GW in 2030.
“Annual build-out of offshore wind should ramp-up significantly towards the end of the decade. We expect offshore wind installations to surpass onshore figures for the first time in Europe and in the EU by 2030. We also see Europe’s installed wind power capacity exceeding 500 GW over the same timeframe.”
WInd energy in europe 2023 statistics and the outlook for 2024-2023. Wind europe