Jul 16, 2024 · A disruptive technology to make a step-change in the costs of floating wind. We have achieved this by using a weathervaning downwind concept and a single-point mooring system (PivotBuoy®), resulting in a cost-effective and scalable solution.

Discover Pivot Buoy® disruptive floating system technology based on downwind to change the paradigm of the wind energy industry.

Mar 7, 2023 · X1 Wind has announced today (MARCH 07) that its X30 floating wind prototype, installed in the Canary Islands, successfully produced its first kWh. The milestone marks the world’s only floating wind platform currently installed with a TLP mooring system, which dramatically reduces the environmental footprint and improves compatibility with ...

Nov 3, 2021 · X1 Wind has completed the full rotor assembly of the firm’s X30 prototype. Fitted with a specially adapted V29 Vestas turbine, the unique “downwind” system is able to “weathervane” and orient passively with the wind to maximize energy yields.

Oct 30, 2023 · X1 Wind's floating wind platform technology has the ability to passively weathervane and self-orientate through the combination of its SPM system with a small tension-leg platform (TLP), thus eliminating the need for an active yaw.

Oct 28, 2022 · X1 Wind has installed its PivotBuoy floating offshore wind turbine prototype at the PLOCAN test site in the Canary Islands, Spain. X1 Wind Fitted with a Vestas V29 turbine, the 1:3 prototype has been installed at a 50-metre water depth in a downwind configuration, creating a passive ‘weathervaning’ effect that could eliminate the need for ...

X1 Wind has developed an innovative floating wind platform for the offshore wind market with the aim of significantly reducing capital expenditures and levelised cost of energy (LCOE). The main objective is to make floating offshore wind cost-effective and untap the huge wind potential of deep-water locations.

This is the world’s first floating wind platform installed with a TLP mooring system, X1 Wind claimed. X1 Wind has successfully laid its dynamic cable and is ready for final installation of its fully functional floating wind PivotBuoy prototype at the test site in the Canary Islands...

Apr 15, 2023 · X1 Wind’s X30 floating wind prototype, installed in the Canary Islands, has successfully produced its first kWh. The milestone marks the world’s only floating wind platform installed with a TLP mooring system, which reduces environmental footprint and improves compatibility with other sea uses.

Oct 17, 2023 · The PivotBuoy Project, developed by X1 Wind in collaboration with 9 industry and R&D leaders, finalized its offshore demonstration with excellent results that promise to revolutionize the floating wind industry.