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TfI SeaSprings

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Making access to the ocean affordable through our SeaSprings mooring solution
TfI SeaSprings is a novel mooring solution for floating offshore structures, e.g. floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs). State-of-the-art mooring systems mainly approach the complex offshore mooring challenge by increasing the s... TfI SeaSprings is a novel mooring solution for floating offshore structures, e.g. floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs). State-of-the-art mooring systems mainly approach the complex offshore mooring challenge by increasing the system's strength. Our patent-pending TfI SeaSprings innovation changes mooring system response to reduce peak loads by ~50% and wear and tear by ~30%. As a result, mooring systems can be significantly lighter, their lifespan can be extended, and it allows use of smaller deployment vessels with greater availability and a reduction of ~€170k/day on vessel hire. These factors all lower CapEx and OpEx, which can support FOWTs in reaching target levelised cost of energy (LCOE) of €90/MWh from €160/MWh. This makes SeaSprings a very attractive solution to FOWT developers and energy consumers. The smaller footprint, lighter chains and use of a semi-taut rather than catenary system, reduces environmental impact and crucially opens up new locations for deployment. ver más
31/07/2025
3M€
Duración del proyecto: 24 meses Fecha Inicio: 2023-07-14
Fecha Fin: 2025-07-31

Línea de financiación: concedida

El organismo HORIZON EUROPE notifico la concesión del proyecto el día 2023-07-14
Línea de financiación objetivo El proyecto se financió a través de la siguiente ayuda:
Presupuesto El presupuesto total del proyecto asciende a 3M€
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