Autonomous Sailboats for Wind Energy Harvesting
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We are engineering autonomous sailboats that can navigate to the windiest areas independently, while floating wind turbines rely on stationary locations. The extracted wind power is directly proportional to the efficiency multiplied by the cube of the wind speed. In other words, the latter plays the decisive role.
Imagine harnessing energy where it's abundant and readily available. For example, in the waters west of Scotland: There, "Mean Power Density" at a height of 10 meters can reach approximately 850 W/m^2, whereas similar values in northern Germany are only achievable at a height of 150 meters above ground. This makes our endeavour promising and worth exploring further. Global Windatlas
We believe that the true potential lies in installations without the additional need for human labor. Our boats can be built at coastal locations and directly go into operation. While this approach is only available to regions with access to the international sea, it avoids land and airspace permits which sometimes lead to public opposition.
But the real magic happens beneath the surface. Unlike floating wind turbines, autonomous sailboats require far less ballast, as their generators are already submerged or at the waterline. This translates to cost savings, as the ballast only needs to counterbalance the weight of the sails/wings which are mounted lower than on wind turbines. Contact us today to discover even more advantages!
Your cleverness, curiosity and enthusiasm are the wind in our sails, driving us towards a future where autonomous sailboats play a pivotal role in the energy sector. So, let's navigate these uncharted waters and make waves in the world of renewable electricity generation!⛵🌊
Imagine harnessing energy where it's abundant and readily available. For example, in the waters west of Scotland: There, "Mean Power Density" at a height of 10 meters can reach approximately 850 W/m^2, whereas similar values in northern Germany are only achievable at a height of 150 meters above ground. This makes our endeavour promising and worth exploring further. Global Windatlas
We believe that the true potential lies in installations without the additional need for human labor. Our boats can be built at coastal locations and directly go into operation. While this approach is only available to regions with access to the international sea, it avoids land and airspace permits which sometimes lead to public opposition.
But the real magic happens beneath the surface. Unlike floating wind turbines, autonomous sailboats require far less ballast, as their generators are already submerged or at the waterline. This translates to cost savings, as the ballast only needs to counterbalance the weight of the sails/wings which are mounted lower than on wind turbines. Contact us today to discover even more advantages!
Your cleverness, curiosity and enthusiasm are the wind in our sails, driving us towards a future where autonomous sailboats play a pivotal role in the energy sector. So, let's navigate these uncharted waters and make waves in the world of renewable electricity generation!⛵🌊