The startup develops floating wind turbines utilizing profiled legs for enhanced stability and reduced weight, optimizing offshore energy generation. This design significantly lowers the normalized cost of energy, facilitating the advancement of offshore wind projects.
Funding
$13.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Offshore wind energy projects face challenges related to high costs and the need for stable, lightweight floating platforms, especially in deep-sea environments. Traditional floating wind turbine designs often require significant amounts of steel, increasing manufacturing and deployment expenses. Moreover, ensuring the stability of these structures in harsh marine conditions is critical for efficient energy generation.
Solution
Eolink provides an integrated turbine-floater solution designed for floating offshore wind farms, emphasizing scalability and cost-effectiveness. Their patented pyramid-shaped floater aligns with the wind direction, similar to a moored boat, distributing environmental loads across four columns to enhance stability and reduce the required steel mass by 45% compared to conventional single-mast designs. This design is particularly suited for turbines exceeding 20 MW, addressing mechanical constraints related to vibrations and blade length. The modular construction approach, leveraging existing shipbuilding techniques, facilitates mass production and optimizes port space.
Target Audience
Eolink's primary customers include offshore wind farm developers, energy companies, and government entities seeking cost-effective and scalable solutions for deep-sea wind energy generation.
Features
- Patented pyramid-shaped floater design for enhanced stability and reduced steel mass
- Four-column structure that efficiently distributes environmental loads, minimizing inclination from waves and wind
- Adaptable to turbines exceeding 20 MW, overcoming vibration issues associated with larger turbines on traditional single-mast floaters
- Increased clearance between blades and masts, enabling the use of longer, more flexible blades for greater energy capture
- Modular construction using prefabricated flat steel panels, aligning with established shipbuilding practices
- Optimized for existing port infrastructure due to its lighter and more compact design
- Low draft and reduced drag for improved maneuverability during port operations and towing at sea