Published on 11.08.23
Old Reußenkögen plant becomes a showcase project in Spain
A repowered 2.0 MW old turbine from the Reußenkögen in Spain was used for the DemoSATH pilot project.
The floating foundation and the 2 MW wind turbine were installed in the port of Bilbao in northern Spain, off the coast of Armintza. For the offshore wind power project, the platform and turbine were towed to the Biscay Marine Energy Platform (BiMEP) test site, which is located 2 miles (around 3 kilometers) off the coast at a water depth of 85 meters. The wind turbine was installed there. A floating platform made of prestressed concrete with a cylindrical and horizontal hull was used. The innovative platform can align itself with the wind direction using a single anchorage point.
The electricity generated by the DemoSath pilot project during the test phase is fed into the Spanish power grid from the BiMEP site via underwater cables. The DemoSath floating power plant will be commissioned in August 2023 for a period of up to two years and is expected to generate enough electricity to power around 2,000 homes while avoiding around 5,100 tons of CO2 per year.
The floating offshore wind project has been funded through grants, equity investments and the transfer of research and development tax credits totaling £10.50 million ($13.56 million). We are delighted to be part of the project!
