The VERTI-GO project’s aim is to address the key challenges faced by floating offshore wind turbines today, offering a solution that is not only more efficient and cost-effective but also simpler to operate compared to state-of-the-art floating wind turbine technologies.
Develop and validate a 2 MW floating VAWT (85–100 €/MWh LCOE) at an 8 km offshore site (200 m depth) to operate for 15 months for data collection and optimisation of O&M (20% downtime reduction)
Ensure use ≥ 25% recycled/low-carbon materials & ≥ 50 wt. % EU-sourced components, leading to 10% CAPEX/MWh reduction
Develop a Digital Twin using structural, aerodynamic, and weather models to improve design and reliability
Conduct environmental assessment to achieve reduction of carbon footprint (15%) and noise (10%)
Engage stakeholders and build business models to support commercialisation