As a windmill, the so -called wind turbines, also known as wind turbines. These devices are especially designed to take the kinetic energy of the wind to turn it into electrical energy. They normally have shovels that turn drive by the wind, which in turn turns a rotor connected to a generator, which produces electricity. But these fans that appear in Europe amazed everyone, are very different from those we know.
The one chosen by the European Commission
Europe needs to produce energy urgently, like the rest of the world. However, in recent times it was specially affected by The war situation in Ukraine and the reduction by Russia of gas supplies to the EU. This has caused an increase in prices and difficulties for citizens and for companies with an energy crisis.
In this framework, Europe is in search of alternative energy and renewables result from the most attractive options. This new technology is still under development and was chosen by the European Commission that confirmed part of the financing of the project. The principle has granted 2.5 million euros for the development of its design with a commercial prototype.
By the hand of A Catalan company called X1 Wind achieved a new floating wind system. Compared to current solutions, it is much less heavy and more profitable. It has been developed in Barcelona. It is a kind of mill that works in the incredibly oriented sea in favor of the wind to create energy.
A single floating wind platform
X1 Wind says that it thinks about changing the growing marine wind energy industry. With this look its creators decided not to use the classic turbines that adapt to oil and gas platforms. On the contrary, they have created a completely new system from zero thought. That is, to place yourself directly in the sea.
-The company explains that LThe deepest waters have a potential of up to 7000 GW, that is wasted with current techniques. In this sense, this technology stands out due to its particular pioneering wind turbine design in the world. Since it is the first winding floating platform in favor of the wind.
In contrast to traditional windmills that work at sea and are anchored to the seabed, the X1 Wind solution takes an unexpected turn and surprises everyone. It is no longer anchored, because its base is a floating platform. This, on the one hand, significantly reduces the weight and on the other hand, greatly increases the possibility of taking advantage of the strongest winds in the deepest waters.
How does it work?
The idea of a construction in favor of the wind direction allows you to obtain a lighter and more flexible turbine, compared to traditional wind turbines since it should not resist against it and it is not necessary that the structure be so heavy. The name of This system patented by X1 Wind is called Pivotbuoy and will be installed soon in the Canary Islands as a pilot test.
Another advantages of this new system is related to its installation, there is no need for such large ships to transport the turbine, since the manufacture and assembly of pieces can be made to the port and tow they easily. This innovative Pivotbuoy system was designed in 2012, and since then experts have been working on continuous improvements. These developments could revolutionize the world and be a great impulse for the future of renewables. Devices like these could become more valuable with the resources available for example in our generous Argentine sea.
