Field testing demonstrates accessibility benefits of the TouchWind turbine
Testing at Fieldlab Green Economy Westvoorne is demonstrating how the TouchWind floating turbine can simplify offshore access and maintenance. The turbine can be easily reached by small vessel, enabling efficient inspection and monitoring throughout the POWER project. In addition, the turbine can be lowered when required, simplifying maintenance activities and reducing operational complexity compared to […]
Behind the scenes of the TouchWind floating wind turbine installation
A diver. Mooring lines. Precision under water.Behind the scenes of the TouchWind floating wind turbine installation. For the mooring of the turbine, a professional diving team was deployed to connect the mooring lines to the anchors on the lakebed — a critical step carried out below the surface. The floating turbine is secured using steel […]
TouchWind installs floating wind turbine prototype
TouchWind has successfully installed its floating wind turbine prototype at Fieldlab Green Economy Westvoorne in the Netherlands. Following the installation, the POWER project has now entered the in-water field testing phase, marking the next step in the demonstration programme. The POWER project – ‘POsitive Wake Effects of turbines with tilted Rotors’ – investigates how turbines […]
POWER turbine is running fully autonomously!
We’re proud to share a major milestone for our POWER turbine in Oostvoorne: it is now running fully autonomously! 🌬️⚡ Watch how the rotor smoothly tilts into “helicopter mode” under high wind conditions. Our tilt controller continuously monitors rotor torque (generator load) and adjusts the tilt angle using a proven PI control strategy. By actively keeping the generator […]
Wind Energy 2050 Conference & Floating Offshore Wind 2025 Aberdeen
What an inspiring week! Dirk Pulles joined the WindEnergy2050 Conference at TU Delft and the Floating Offshore Wind 2025 event in Aberdeen. It was a pleasure discussing the future of offshore wind in Delft and having the opportunity to share TouchWind’s vision for 2050 on stage at TU Delft. Directly afterwards, TouchWind visited Aberdeen to […]
TouchWind joined the Dutch economic mission to Japan
TouchWind joined the Dutch economic mission to Japan, together with government representatives, industry leaders and innovators in offshore renewable energy. We had the opportunity to pitch to the FLOWRA consortium as well as to potential investors and partners. All sessions opened valuable conversations on how TouchWind’s innovative floating wind turbine technology can contribute to Japan’s offshore […]
TouchWind featured in Zuid-Hollandse Nieuwe for regional innovation
We’re excited to be featured in the Zuid-Hollandse Nieuwe series (InBeeld), highlighting promising entrepreneurs and projects shaping the province’s future. The article presents us as a pioneer in floating wind, with Dirk Pulles, our Deputy Director, sharing insights on how tilted rotors allow turbines to be placed closer together, generate more energy, and continue producing […]
Part of the “Offshore Wind Opportunities for the Iberian Peninsula” program
We’re proud to be part of the Partners in International Business (PIB) programme “Offshore Wind Opportunities for the Iberian Peninsula.” Launched at InnovationQuarter in The Hague, this programme aims to position Dutch companies in Spain and Portugal’s emerging offshore wind markets. With both countries at the start of their offshore wind journey, this is the […]
TouchWind featured in Change Inc.
We’re proud to be featured by Change Inc. for our innovative floating wind turbine and the next phase of testing. Highlights include: Testing with 10 prototypes is underway in Friesland (onshore) and at Oostvoorne (floating), with partners including TNO, MARIN, Nidec, We4Ce, Coastruction, and VDL.Looking forward, we aim to bring our first commercial-scale, 4 MW floating […]
Interview with Renewables Now
We were recently interviewed by Renewables Now, where our Deputy Director, Dirk Pulles, shared insights on our pioneering floating wind technology and prototype development.We are currently assembling 10 prototype turbines at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, with testing planned on both land and sea. These prototypes validate our tilted rotor concept, designed to make […]