Novel vertical axis floating wind turbine moves toward Norway trials with construction deal
Sweden's SeaTwirl signs letter of intent with Westcon Yards to build and install 1MW S2x prototype for testing at former North Sea fish farm site in 2023
Swedish floating wind pioneer SeaTwirl has inked a deal with Norwegian yards group Westcon that puts the start-up’s innovative vertical axis design on course for deployment next year in the North Sea.
The letter of intent with Westcon, a mainstay of the regional marine and offshore oil & gas supply chain, is seen as an “important step” for commercialisation of the S2x concept, which is set to be undergo sea-trials as a 1MW prototype off the oil city of Stavanger on Norway’s west coast.
“This is an important step forward in the realization of S2x. We have worked closely with Westcon for a long time to arrange a contract where Westcon can take full responsibility all the way through the installation of S2x,” said SeaTwirl CTO Jonas Boström.
“We have great confidence in Westcon and feel that this cooperation will secure not only the production of S2x in 2023 but also strengthen SeaTwirl's position for future larger turbines.”
SeaTwirl CEO Peter Laurits added: “Securing partners with the ability to support us beyond the S2x project is important for realising our vision of becoming a leading supplier to large offshore wind farms.”