The startup develops counter-rotating vertical axis turbines specifically designed for offshore floating wind applications, offering a scalable and cost-efficient solution for both deep-sea and onshore energy generation. Their environmentally friendly design minimizes wildlife impact by presenting the rotating turbine as a natural obstacle, addressing the need for sustainable offshore wind energy infrastructure.
Funding
$4M 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 farms, particularly in deep-sea locations, require cost-effective and scalable turbine technology to harness wind energy efficiently. Existing horizontal axis wind turbines (HAWTs) face limitations in deep-sea environments due to higher capital expenditure, complex supply chains, and wake turbulence, which reduces energy density.
Solution
World Wide Wind provides counter-rotating vertical axis turbines (CRVT) designed specifically for floating offshore wind power generation. The CRVT technology features two main counter-rotating components and a generator positioned below sea level for enhanced stability. This design reduces wake turbulence, allowing for a higher density of turbines in a given sea area, and offers scalability up to 40 MW. The CRVT design simplifies the supply chain and allows for a large degree of local value creation, while also minimizing the impact on wildlife.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes offshore wind farm developers and operators seeking cost-effective, scalable, and environmentally friendly turbine solutions for deep-sea and onshore energy generation.
Features
- Counter-rotating vertical axis turbine (CRVT) design for enhanced efficiency
- Generator positioned below sea level for stability and as a counterweight
- Direct drive system, eliminating the need for a gearbox
- 3-dimensional blade trajectory to maximize swept area
- Reduced wake turbulence, enabling higher turbine density
- Scalability up to 40MW per turbine
- Lower center of gravity
- Reduced weight and CAPEX compared to traditional HAWTs