The Floating Offshore Wind Power Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) of Japan and The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore technology development cooperation in the field of floating offshore wind.
FLOWRA and AIRTO member EMEC will explore the possibilities of collaboration in establishing and managing an offshore test and demonstration site for floating wind technology development.
FLOWRA is a technical research association that works with overseas organisations to research and develop common basic technologies for floating offshore wind to reduce costs and risks. Building on its experience with wave and tidal testing, EMEC has designed a floating offshore wind test and demonstration site. The site will offer floating wind developers the opportunity to prove performance and de-risk technologies in some of the most challenging metocean conditions in the world.
Comment by Matthew Finn, Managing Director, EMEC:
“Floating wind is set to play a major role in the global energy transition, and EMEC is committed to supporting its development. Our MoU with FLOWRA marks an exciting step forward in international collaboration, enabling knowledge exchange and accelerating innovation.
By leveraging our experience in offshore renewables with the aim of expanding our testing infrastructure, including a new floating wind demonstration site in Scotland, we aim to help developers de-risk technologies in real-world conditions before large-scale deployment. Together, we want to bridge the gap between innovation and investment, advancing the global floating wind market.”
