Floating
Offshore Wind Energy Solutions with Optimal Stability and Efficiency
Our floating turbines are engineered to harness offshore wind energy efficiently. Mounted on floating platforms in counter-rotating pairs, the turbines neutralize torque on the horizontal plane, enabling them to effectively manage pitch and roll in marine environments and be deployed in deep water where wind speeds are generally stronger and more consistent. In the FLAG TURBINE the lift forces, torque and drag are optimised thanks to the variable pitch mechanism. The large blades provide high lift forces and the blade pitching mechanism ensures the best angle of attack. Our design enables us to capture wind from all directions without the need for repositioning, making them ideal for the dynamic conditions at sea. Our Flag Turbines can also be placed far from shorelines, reducing visual impact on coastal communities.
Prioritising Marine Life
Flag Turbines’ floating VAWT (vertical-axis wind turbine) technology offers distinct advantages for marine ecosystems. Unlike traditional horizontal-axis wind turbines (HAWTs) with monopile foundations that require noisy pile-driving, our floating VAWTs utilise moored platforms, which nullifies underwater noise and vibration during installation and operation.
HAWTs also have constant ongoing operational vibration that travels down the monopile into the seabed. In contrast, our VAWTs, with their unique torque and vibration profile, have minimal disturbance in marine environments. This minimises interference with marine mammals that rely on echolocation, such as whales and dolphins. This vastly reduced noise footprint supports healthier habitats, making our floating VAWT technology an ecologically responsible choice for sustainable energy in marine settings.
BENEFITS OF OUR FLOATING MODEL
All-Direction Wind Capture
Flag Turbines can capture wind from any direction without the need for mechanical repositioning, making this version well-suited to the changing wind patterns found offshore.
Access to Stronger Winds
Our Floatable Flag Turbines can be deployed in deeper waters, where wind speeds are higher and more consistent, leading to greater energy production.
Better Visual Acceptance
With our lower profile, Floating Flag Turbines significantly minimises the visual intrusion on coastal communities, improving public acceptance of offshore wind projects.
Deeper Water Deployment
Floating Flag Turbines can operate in much deeper waters compared to fixed-bottom turbines, opening up new areas for wind energy that are inaccessible to traditional turbines.
Enhanced Stability
The vertical axis design of Flag Turbines and their lower centre of gravity provide greater stability on floating platforms, making them more resilient in rough sea conditions.
Modular
With our floating Flag Turbines we propose a more modular design that allows for easier installation, scaling up of existing wind farms and the ability to relocate our turbines if necessary.
Low Maintenance
With fewer moving parts and a simple design, our floating Flag Turbines are easier to maintain, reducing long-term operational costs and minimizing downtime.
Minimized Environmental Disruption
Floating Flag Turbines have NO seabed footprint compared to fixed-bottom turbines, reducing their impact on marine ecosystems.
Bird-Friendly
At Flag Turbines, we prioritize bird safety. Our turbines feature significantly slower rotational speeds (20-30 rpm) and an easy-to-see silhouette, compared to the much higher rotational speeds of traditional ‘propeller’ style turbines. Our innovative design nullifies collision risks.
Increased Wind Potential
By enabling deployment in deep waters and therefore expanding the available area for wind energy generation, floating Flag Turbines can significantly enhance renewable energy capacity, helping to meet both local and global energy demands.
Delivery and setup process
Technical Information
Dimensions (m, wxhxl): 4 x 4 x 17
60 x 60
Weight (g): 5.000 kg
Output: 100 VDC, battery storage
Generator power (W): 2×25 kW
Minimum wind: 3 km/h or 2 mph
Maximum wind: 85 km/h or 52 mph
Brake: Aerodynamic
EU Compliance
Environmental noise 2002/49/EC
Safety IEC-61400
