Gazelle Wind Power develops floating platform technology to unlock the deep-water offshore wind market. Their unique dynamic mooring system offers a lighter, modular, and easily deployable solution compared to existing designs. This technology enables the expansion of offshore wind energy generation into deeper waters globally.
Funding
$29.9M 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.
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Product
Problem
Offshore wind energy development is limited by the high costs and complexities associated with building and deploying floating platforms, especially in deepwater environments where wind resources are more consistent. Existing floating platform designs are often bulky, expensive, and vulnerable to the open sea, hindering the expansion of offshore wind energy generation.
Solution
Gazelle Wind Power offers a lightweight and modular floating platform designed for deepwater offshore wind energy generation. The platform utilizes a unique dynamic mooring system with a central counterweight and tripodal arms anchored to the seabed, providing enhanced stability and minimizing tilting in response to wave action. This innovative design separates buoyancy and stability functions, resulting in a more compact and easily deployable hull foundation compared to traditional semi-submersible models. The platform's modular construction and smaller footprint enable streamlined manufacturing, assembly, and installation processes, reducing both construction time and overall costs.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes offshore wind developers, EPCs (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) companies, and industrial partners seeking cost-effective and scalable floating platform solutions for deepwater wind energy projects.
Features
- Dynamic mooring system that balances forces and motions through a central counterweight, providing natural ballast
- Tripodal arm design connected to seabed anchors for enhanced stability
- Geometric design that minimizes platform tilting, reducing wear and tear on wind turbine components
- Modular and scalable parts for cost-effective and efficient manufacturing and assembly
- Lightweight construction that reduces raw material usage and handling costs
- Smaller footprint compared to catenary mooring systems, minimizing seabed scouring
- Compatibility with standard port facilities and vessels for simplified installation and commissioning
- Pre-FEED and FEED studies to help customers make informed decisions for their offshore wind projects