01 / Design
Designed for the floating environment from the start
SeaTwirl’s unique floating vertical-axis wind turbine is a robust solution designed for the deep-water offshore environment from the start.
A low center of gravity, enabled by integrating the tower and the SPAR into one rotating unit, provides many beneficial qualities. The turbine enables easier access for service and maintenance which results in lower maintenance costs and the possibility of using locally available vessels. SeaTwirl’s turbines can be anchored at greater depths than conventional wind turbines which enables installations further out to sea where winds are stronger.
02 / Our concept
The basic principles of SeaTwirl’s concept
Reduction of the number of moving parts, sturdiness and ease of maintenance have been the design drivers behind SeaTwirl’s concept. The wind turbines consist of three main parts:
The SPAR
Provides buoyancy and stability.
The Generator house
Contains all systems where the rotation motion is converted to electricity.
The Turbine
Transforms the kinetic energy from the wind into rotating motion.
Mooring and power cable
The Generator house is connected to the mooring which restrains the unit’s motion both in displacement and rotation. The power is exported from the wind turbine via a power cable connected to the bottom of the lower part of the Generator house.
SeaTwirl offers turbines for different applications and sites, the product is flexible and can be developed for different requirements.
