Floatgen breaks new records in 2020

After exceeding expectations in 2019, the Floatgen wind turbine set a new record in 2020, producing 6.8 GWh, for a total of 12.8 GWh in two years.

Moreover, a new capacity factor record was reached in February 2020 with more than 66%.

The wind turbine faced very challenging weather conditions, with maximum wave heights of nearly 11 metres in February 2020. The excellent performance and seakeeping performance of Ideol's patented Damping Pool® technology are thus once again confirmed.

In view of this performance, Ideol has confirmed its partnership with Centrale Nantes, which operates the SEM-REV site, and signed an agreement extending the operation of the floating wind turbine for 3 years.

These 3 additional years will allow research activities to continue in order to further optimize the solution.

At a time when many commercial projects are being announced around the world, and in particular the imminent call for tenders for a 250 MW commercial farm in southern Brittany, these new results confirm Ideol's leadership and its position as a key player in the global floating wind market.

 

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