Project (PoP1)
TouchWind, together with TU Delft, We4Ce, MARIN, VDL Mast Solutions, and Nidec Netherlands, has completed a proof-of-principle project for its innovative floating offshore wind turbine concept. The aim was to design, build, and validate a cost-effective and stable turbine prototype, starting with a 1.2-meter rotor and scaling up to a 6-meter prototype.
The project combined conceptual design, wind tunnel testing, aerodynamic and structural optimization, and hydrodynamic modelling. These steps culminated in the development of a 6-meter prototype, now set for real-world testing at the Oostvoornse Meer in the Netherlands.
Results confirm that the TouchWind concept is technically feasible, delivers strong power performance (Cp ≥ 0.25), and can be built cost-effectively thanks to its lightweight design. This work lays a strong foundation for scaling up to larger offshore wind turbines in the future.
