Japanese utility Kepco has signed an agreement with Saitec Offshore Technologies, joining the DemoSATH project as a strategic partner and co-investor.
The 2MW unit using SATH Technology will be deployed in a test field (BIMEP) located two miles off the Basque coast, in an area with a water depth of 85 metres, during this summer.
Kepco has become the second utility to join DemoSATH Project.
RWE Offshore Wind has been part of the project since 2020.
The collaboration between Saitec Offshore Technologies, RWE Offshore Wind and now Kepco will drive innovation and accelerate the commercialisation of the SATH floating wind solution.
This demonstration project aims to assess the technology’s potential for industrialisation in offshore wind farms in deep waters.
The partnership framework remains flexible and open, allowing both companies to embrace new opportunities to drive innovation in the offshore wind industry.
Saitec Offshore’s chief commercial officer Immanuel Capano said: “Our partnership with Kepco marks a significant milestone for the DemoSATH project.
“Kepco’s vast experience and considerable resources amplify our capabilities, bringing a new level of expertise to our collective efforts.
“This partnership symbolises not just an alliance, but a shared vision for the immense potential of floating wind energy.”
Kepco’s executive officer & deputy director of renewable energy division Kazumi Ogura added: “We will make the most of our expertise to contribute to the success of the project, and we are confident that our participation in DemoSATH will allow us to take a giant step forward in realising our goals and vision at floating offshore wind industry.”