F.A.Q

Our design challenges the paradigm of simply increasing foundation size and cost to resist large wind load. Instead, it focuses on reducing the load itself, paving the way for a more cost-effective and sustainable future for offshore wind.

Based on preliminary studies, tower weight can be reduced by nearly 30%. Foundation substructure cost can be reduced by 15%. Energy production can be increased by 5%. OPEX cost can be decreased by 20%. Overall LCOE can be reduced by 15%. Note that cost saving will also be affected by other project choices.

No. The only difference is in active yaw control as rotor will align with wind passively. This saves the active yaw mechanical  system on the hub and increases energy efficiency of the turbine. Unmodified turbine can be installed with yaw control de-activated.

The system produce almost zero torsion to the substructure, constrained only by the friction resistance of the bearing at the base. The overall loading from the tower to the structure can be reduced by at least 20%, resulting in at least a 15% saving in CAPEX cost.