02/02/2021
Posted by: Windfair Editors
Floatgen Breaks All Records and Stays Active Longer
Image: IdeolOfficial Press Release IDEOL:
Floatgen breaks new records in 2020
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Floatgen, the 2 MW floating wind turbine, installed at the Sem-Rev test site (off Le Croisic), produced 14% more power in 2020 than in 2019, reaching an annual total of 6.8 GWh.
After exceeding expectations in 2019, the Floatgen wind turbine sets a new record in 2020 by producing 6.8 GWh, for a total of 12.8 GWh in two years. Moreover, a new capacity factor record was reached in February 2020 with more than 66%. The wind turbine faced very challenging weather conditions, with maximum wave heights of nearly 11 meters in February 2020. The excellent performance and seakeeping performance of Ideol's patented Damping Pool® technology are thus once again... ... More: Official Press Release IDEOL
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