Light
70%
Less Steel
Lighter than conventional platforms, the Gazelle uses approximately 70% less steel.
1/3 The Weight
The Gazelle platform is 1/3 the weight of other floating platforms. This not only reduces raw materials but also the high cost of handling and assembly.
Dramatic Cost Reduction
The Gazelle platform is more compact and simpler to build, deploy, and maintain than other floating platforms, which translates to dramatically lower levelized cost of energy (LCOE).
Gazelle’s innovative mooring system is a completely new concept. Achieving the Statement of Feasibility as part of the concept assessment defined in DNVGL-SE-0422 is a confirmation that Gazelle has demonstrated technical feasibility of the technology to deliver its targets in line with the requirements of our service specification that was developed to enable innovation in the marine renewables market.
CLAUDIO BITTENCOURT FERREIRA
Business Development Director, DNV
Agile
70% LESS
horizontal movement*
Mooring loads to JUST 20%**
Null pitch
The geometric design makes the platform move horizontally and vertically with wind and waves, with almost zero pitch angle. Although most offshore wind turbines are designed to support pitch angles of up to 10º, this creates additional wear and tear on components. Null pitch means less wear, less maintenance, and longer life of the wind turbine generator (WTG), which translates into more energy production and greater ROI.
Figures being used in the quantitative comparisons above are extracted from the Statement of Feasibility granted by DNV.
* When compared to semi-submersibles. ** When compared to tension leg structures.
Gazelle Wind Power’s innovative hybrid attenuated mooring platform splits the ‘two classical functions’ of buoyancy and stability to produce a light, durable, and cost-effective platform that can be deployed in deeper waters further out to the sea.
Fast DEPLOYMENT
The Gazelle platform features a number of manufacturing, assembly, installation and commissioning advantages, making it possible to deploy quickly and efficiently.
MANUFACTURING / ASSEMBLY
The Gazelle platform is made up of modular and scalable parts, making manufacture and assembly cost-effective and efficient. Components are smaller and lighter, reducing the need for space in harbours and shipyards, while minimising the use of cranes.
INSTALLATION AND COMISSIONING
It is easier and more cost-effective to transport the Gazelle platform to a site than any other floater. Competitor platforms are larger and heavier especially when made with reinforced concrete. The Gazelle can easily be installed utilizing standard port facilities and vessels.
Gazelle has the potential to completely change the offshore wind industry. By combining the best features of tension-leg and semi-submersible platforms—while eliminating their drawbacks—Gazelle’s technology will be at the forefront of tomorrow’s energy landscape.”
VALENTIN DE TORRES-SOLANOT DEL PINO
Founding Partner, E2IN2
Technology Partners
