VERTI-GO is pioneering a new generation of floating offshore wind technology with a purpose-built vertical-axis wind turbine designed from the ground up for deep-water conditions. Addressing today’s key challenges in the floating wind sector, the project delivers a solution that is more efficient, cost-effective, and simpler to operate than state-of-the-art alternatives. Its integrated design, merging the tower and floater into a single structure, streamlines manufacturing and assembly, resulting in lower CAPEX, enhanced reliability, and improved offshore O&M.
Building on proven TRL5 performance, VERTI-GO now aims to scale up to a 2 MW demonstrator, working with industry partners across the value chain to accelerate the deployment of next-generation floating wind and support Europe’s transition to clean, resilient energy.
Unlike conventional three-bladed horizontal-axis wind turbines (HAWTs), vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs) rotate around a vertical axis and are omni-directional, so they don’t need to yaw to face the wind. Eliminating the yaw system simplifies the design and can reduce maintenance. VAWT designs also allow heavier components to be placed lower in the structure, close to the waterline, resulting in a lower centre of gravity. This improves stability on floating platforms and can enable lighter, more cost-efficient structures. With key machinery located nearer the surface, inspection and servicing can be easier and safer, particularly offshore. Combined with lower rotational speeds and modular, standardised components (where applicable), this supports robust, reliable operation with fewer high-stress parts exposed to harsh offshore conditions.
VERTI-GO is carried out by a consortium of partners across Europe.
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