MEGA4Wind – Maximing offshore wind Energy Generation capabilities and Application for megawatt-scale-scale floating vertical axis WIND turbines.
Developing floating offshore wind technologies to expand Irish wind energy capabilities
Project Insights
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€589,098
Total Project Costs -
3 yr
Project Duration -
2022
Year Funded
Project Description
The MEGA4Wind project proposes a disruptive and innovative solution for the wind industry, a novel floating vertical axis solution. The MEGA4Wind project will look at optimising the technology for megawatt-scale developments through the use of state-of-the-art numerical modelling. The project will investigate the optimum turbine configurations on the single floating platform from both a performance and Levelised Cost of Energy (LCoE) aspect. This optimised configuration shall then undergo scaled experimental trials in controlled laboratory conditions. Furthermore, a comprehensive LCoE analysis shall be carried out for the technology at megawatt scale.
Project Details
Total Project Cost: €589,098
Funding Agency: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)
Year Funded: 2022
Lead Organisation: Marine Materials Ireland
Partner Organisation(s): University of Galway, UCC
