Gazelle Wind Power has received results from basin model tests conducted on its hybrid modular floating offshore wind platform.
Gazelle received the results from the Environmental Hydraulics Institute – University of Cantabria (IHCantabria) facilities in Spain.
The test report, witnessed by international certification organisation DNV and Safier Ingenierie, verified the feasibility of the platform concept in a wide range of conditions.
A prototype model of Gazelle’s platform was analysed through a variety of assessments including surge and yaw excitation tests, wind-alone tests, wave-alone tests, decay tests, and more.
“The test serves to further validate our technology-which is key to ultimately reaching commercialisation and unlocking the full potential of offshore wind,” said Gazelle CTO Jason Wormald.
“These tests show that our platform will serve as a vital piece of the energy transition that will centre around decarbonization, independence, and security.”
The main results from the tests were based on a 10MW floating offshore wind turbine.
The tests confirmed Gazelle’s main principle, including the main physical principles behind the Gazelle platform design.
They also reaffirmed that the Gazelle platform has significantly reduced pitch motions even in extreme sea conditions.
The data collected from the various tests will be used to create a benchmarking database which will be the basis of the next phase of the design loop in conjunction with Safier Ingenierie.