Development of integrated solutions for the design of towers, transition parts and substructures for fixed and floating offshore wind power substructures, based on the design requirements imposed by the new generation of wind turbines >10 MW. The objective is the development of innovative new products and the ability to offer added value to the key players in the sector’s supply chain.
The SEAPOWER Project develops numeric models for fixed and floating offshore wind power structures, which are scale validated through experimental campaigns.
The integrated design of towers (HAIZEA), transition parts (NAVACEL) and substructures (IDOM, NAUTILUS, SENER) seeks synergies between components towards a standardisation that enables cost reductions.
As part of the design, innovation in auxiliary elements is addressed, such as the electrical connection (DITREL); the union of large parts (ERREKA); auxiliary access and elevation systems (JASO); and coatings for protection against biofouling resistant to impact (MUGAPE).
Design requirements are considered to facilitate logistics, seeking greater integration in the final product and the simplification of resources and manoeuvres for installation.
