BLUE DEAL Technologies 3D Model

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Offshore Wind Energy (Model 3)

Floating wind turbine allows to generate electricity in water depths where fixed-foundation turbines are not feasible. The turbines are attached to the seabed by a three-point mooring spread and anchoring system. This system is designed for the implementation of wind farms.

Technical Description

Physical Requirements	Mean wind speed: 4-8 m/s Bottom depth: 45-150M Distance between turbines: 720-1200 m
Dimensions	Turbine height: 250 m Emerged turbine height (he): 175 m Submerged turbine height (hs): 75 m Blade length(each): 75 m
Technical aspects/Turbine	Installed capacity: 3-6 MW Electricity production: 1-3 GWh/yr
Points of attention	- Potential impacts on avifauna - Controversial impact on landscape (social acceptance) - Potential impact on marine environment & maritime activities (interferences with navigation routes) - Grid connection - Selection of the technology influenced by sea depth and seabed conditions - Variability and seasonality of wind speed - Higher cost-effectiveness for larger turbines

Environment Visualization

Case Studies - Visual Impact Assessment

Malta Lab

Whole island