According to the latest data, the power generation of the WindFloat Atlantic project in Portugal will reach 78 million kWh in 2022, a year-on-year increase of 5%.
WindFloat Atlantic is jointly developed by EDPR, ENGIE, Repsol and Principle Power, the owner of WindFloat's patented technology . It is located on the west coast of Portugal, about 20 kilometers offshore, and the water depth is about 100 meters. Three Vestas have been installed The 8.4MW wind turbine is the world's first floating offshore wind farm using a semi-submersible foundation.
The wind farm was put into operation at the end of July 2020 and has been in operation for two and a half years. In the past 2022, the overall availability rate of the project exceeded 93%.
According to the project owner, the availability rate of 93% proves that the project has achieved great technical success and has become a benchmark in the offshore wind power industry. According to the operator, the operation and maintenance personnel receive the wind farm information in real time, formulate a reasonable operation and maintenance plan according to the complex sea conditions of the Atlantic Ocean, and have accumulated more than 18,000 working hours throughout the year without any personal injury accidents.
