Revolutionizing Renewable Energy: Gazelle Wind Power Launches Floating Wind Project off Portugal
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Revolutionizing Renewable Energy: Gazelle Wind Power Launches Floating Wind Project off Portugal

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  • Gazelle Wind Power receives a 10-year site license for a floating wind project off Aguçadoura, Portugal.

  • Authorization from DGRM allows exclusive rights for installation and testing of floating platform technology.

  • The project aims to demonstrate a modular design that lowers the cost of energy and enhances energy security in Europe.

  • Features a patented platform that reduces steel usage and allows deployment from shallow ports.

  • The site previously hosted WindFloat 1, one of Europe’s first floating wind pilot projects.

Gazelle Wind Power's Floating Wind Demonstrator

Gazelle Wind Power has recently received approval for a 10-year site license off the coast of Aguçadoura, Portugal, paving the way for its innovative two-megawatt floating wind demonstrator project. This significant authorization was granted by Portugal’s Directorate-General for Natural Resources, Safety and Maritime Services (DGRM), allowing Gazelle Wind Power Portugal exclusive rights to utilize a designated area of national maritime space for the installation, operation, and testing of its floating platform technology.

Jon Salazar, CEO of Gazelle Wind Power, stated, "The project is a critical step toward demonstrating that Gazelle’s patented, lightweight, and modular design can unlock deep-water wind energy while also lowering the levelized cost of energy." This project not only highlights the company’s next-generation floating offshore wind technology but also aims to enhance Europe’s energy security through scalable renewable power solutions.

The floating wind demonstrator will feature Gazelle’s patented platform, designed with a unique geometry and counterweight system that minimizes steel usage. This innovative design allows for deployment from shallow ports, potentially resulting in a smaller footprint and reduced overall costs. Notably, the project site in Aguçadoura previously hosted WindFloat 1, one of Europe’s earliest floating wind pilot projects.

"Securing the [authorization] allows us to launch environmental monitoring and prepare for the installation of our full-scale, grid-connected demonstrator, which will serve as a blueprint for commercial deployments worldwide. It’s a major step forward in our roadmap to commercialization," added Salazar.

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