OFFSHORE WINDFARM SYSTEM
TAI’s Offshore Windfarm System (TOWS) innovative design is protected by patents, ensuring a cutting-edge solution for deep-water wind energy.
OFFSHORE WIND SOLUTIONS
The TOWS process tackles key challenges in deep-water wind turbine installations by providing a scalable, cost-effective platform that is easy to construct, install, and maintain.
Designed to support larger turbines and function efficiently in depths of up to 300 meters, TOWS leverages proven oil and gas technology to deliver safe, reliable solutions while reducing costs and environmental impact. Adaptable to various water depths and tough conditions, TOWS reflects TAI’s dedication to sustainable and innovative maritime solutions..
TOWS SOLUTION BENEFITS
Objectives
Cost Effective—Low $/kWh compared to other systems
Safety and ease of installation and maintenance
The Buoyant Tower substructure is proven technology based on oil and gas Spar platform
The design is flexible in terms of water depth and environment
Innovation & Impact
TOWS solves the following key problems in deep water in wind turbine installations:
Provides a safe, reliable, low cost deep water platform which is cheaper to build, install, and maintain
Provides a platform which is scalable to larger turbines and deeper water (up to 300m)
Techno-economic challenges being solved:
Varying depth tower design using ballast
Flexible control system design which can be quickly adapted between different environmental conditions; tower, nacelle, and blade configurations
Design of installation vessel which is flexible to support different offshore installations
Design and analysis of taut guy mooring system
Cost model development for various payloads (Wind Turbines) and water depths
Key Facts
Tower is designed to be towed out in one piece
Lower mass than a TLB, Spar-Buoy, or a Semi-Submersible
Estimated each install offshore can be completed in less than one week
Can be performed in an assembly line fashion
TAI’s patented technology
