Absstract of: US20260116513A1
A floating wind turbine is supported by floats that are made up of a bow form having a bulbous form protrusion and a lower cylindrical portion. Ballast is controlled to move the water line below the bow during operation and above the bow and bulbous form during towing.
Absstract of: WO2025006514A1
A barge-type wind turbine platform that is capable of floating on a body of water and supporting a wind turbine includes a keystone. The keystone includes a steel tube concentrically mounted within the keystone, and a plurality of radially extending diaphragms that extend vertically between a lower wall of the keystone and an upper wall of the keystone, and extend radially between the steel tube and side walls of the keystone. A plurality of bottom beams are connected to the keystone and extend radially outwardly thereof, and the combined keystone and bottom beams define a foundation. A wind turbine tower is mounted to the keystone.
Absstract of: EP4733186A1
This disclosure relates to an unmoored floating wind turbine system comprising a connecting structure that bears one or more wind turbines, and at least three hulls or topological concentrations of buoyancy-force, wherein the connecting structure is configured to transmit moments and forces between the at least three hulls and the one or more wind turbines, and at least two lifting surfaces, such as foils and/or keels and/or fins and/or hulls, wherein the at least two lifting surfaces have separately controllable orientations relative to the structure for controlling a course direction of the unmoored floating wind turbine system and for controlling a heading of the connecting structure independently from the course direction.
Absstract of: EP4481968A1
The invention relates to a cable connector system for connecting an electric power cable in a cable connector channel that debouches at a bottom of a floating marine platform, wherein the cable connector system comprises an insert connector for insertion into the cable connector channel, a cable hang-off to be fixated to the electric power cable, multiple pulling ropes that extend aside each other between the insert connector and the cable hang-off, and a cable protector on the cable hang-off, wherein the insert connector, the pulling ropes, the cable hang-off and the cable protector define subsequent cable passage sections of an internal cable passage for the electric power cable.
Absstract of: CN224171143U
The utility model relates to the technical field of offshore wind power generation, in particular to a floating type draught fan towing posture self-adaption stabilizing device which comprises a wind driven generator body and a mooring structure and further comprises a buoyancy supporting structure which comprises a square supporting frame body, a draught fan installation table and a semi-submersible floating box. The semi-submersible buoyancy tanks are fixed to the four corners of the supporting frame body, and the wind driven generator body can be installed on the fan installation table. The stabilizing structure comprises a V-shaped fixing frame and a stabilizing floating body, the two ends of the fixing frame are fixed to the supporting frame body, the free end of the fixing frame inclines upwards, the stabilizing floating body is fixed to the free end of the fixing frame, and the section of the stabilizing floating body is in an inverted isosceles triangle shape. The stable floating bodies on the fixing frame make contact with the sea surface, buoyancy is increased, part of the backward inclination trend generated by pulling force of the wind driven generator body is counteracted, the inclination angle can be restrained from being enlarged to a certain degree, and the problem that a traditional floating body is prone to inclination and rollover during towing is solved.
Absstract of: CN224174213U
The utility model provides a floating wind driven generator which comprises a base capable of floating on the water surface, a generator, a transmission assembly and a vertical axis fan blade. The relative position of the base is fixed through at least one anchor chain. The base is used for fixedly installing the generator, the generator is in transmission connection with the vertical axis fan blade through the transmission assembly, the vertical axis fan blade comprises a rotating axis and at least two evenly-distributed sub-blades, and the vertical axis fan blade rotates around the rotating axis under the action of wind power. And the transmission assembly drives the generator to rotate so as to generate electric energy. The structure is simple and reliable, cost is low, large-scale construction and popularization are facilitated, and therefore the clean energy utilization rate is increased.
Absstract of: CN224171139U
The utility model provides a floating type wind power platform, and relates to the technical field of offshore wind power generation. The floating type wind power platform comprises a floating body mounting base, the floating body mounting base comprises at least three transition columns, at least three concrete columns and at least three floating box supports, the transition columns are connected with the corresponding concrete columns, and the two ends of each floating box support are connected with the two adjacent concrete columns correspondingly. And the steel bar columns are connected with the corresponding transition columns. And the two ends of each connecting support are connected with the two adjacent steel bar columns correspondingly. The floating type wind power platform is divided into the floating body mounting base, the multiple steel bar columns and the multiple connecting supports, the floating type wind power platform can be separately transported to the sea during construction, construction is completed on the sea, and the transportation difficulty is reduced.
Absstract of: CN224171138U
The utility model discloses a low-cost offshore multi-head wind driven generator automatic yawing type floating body foundation, which belongs to the technical field of offshore wind power engineering and comprises a multi-head fan and a floating type foundation main body, the floating type foundation main body comprises a middle stand column and a connecting frame, the top of the middle stand column is fixedly connected with the multi-head fan, and the top of the middle stand column is fixedly connected with the connecting frame. The side face of the middle stand column is fixedly connected with a plurality of side buoy assemblies through a connecting frame, guiding fins are fixedly arranged outside the side buoy assemblies, the direction of the guiding fins right faces the front face of the multi-machine-head draught fan, and a spherical hinge type mooring assembly is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the middle stand column. Through the design of the guide fins, the floating body foundation is driven by wind or water flow power to automatically yaw, so that the power generation efficiency and the typhoon resistance are remarkably improved; the spherical hinge type mooring assembly is adopted to support 360-degree free rotation, cable winding is avoided, the structure is simplified, and reliability and maintenance convenience are improved; according to the whole scheme, the automatic yawing function is achieved with low cost, and an economical and practical technical path i
Absstract of: CN224171136U
The utility model relates to the technical field of offshore intelligent inspection, in particular to an adjustable AI offshore intelligent inspection platform which comprises a platform body, a solar panel arranged at the top end of the platform body, a wind power generation mechanism arranged at the top end of the platform body and an electric telescopic rod arranged at the top end of the platform body. A supporting frame is arranged at the outer telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod, a fixing base is arranged at the top end of the supporting frame, and an optical camera is arranged at the top end of the fixing base. The platform body floats on the sea surface, solar energy is converted into electric energy to be stored through the solar panel, wind energy is converted into electric energy to be stored through the wind power generation mechanism, the height of the supporting frame is adjusted through the telescopic electric telescopic rod, the placing height of the optical camera is flexibly adjusted, the fixing base is rotated around the supporting frame, and the orientation of the optical camera is flexibly adjusted. The optical camera is used for monitoring related sea surface information of coming and going ships and the like, so that the monitoring view is flexibly adjusted according to actual environment requirements, energy consumption of the platform is saved, and comprehensive and effective routing inspection operation is guaranteed.
Absstract of: CN224174220U
The utility model discloses a tension leg type wind wave coupling power generation foundation which comprises a stand column used for installing a wind turbine generator and a fan tower drum, the stand column is fixed to a frame, a buoy is fixed to the bottom of the frame and is moored through tension tendons, the tension leg type wind wave coupling power generation foundation comprises an oscillating floater, and a pulling rope is arranged on the buoy to pull the oscillating floater. A winch, a generator, a storage battery and a motor are arranged in the buoy, the lower end of the traction rope is wound around the winch, the generator and the motor are in transmission connection with the winch, and the storage battery is electrically connected with the generator and the motor. The problem that an offshore power generation platform adopting a floating structure to capture wave energy transmits an overhigh load to the power generation platform under an extreme sea condition to affect safety is solved.
Absstract of: CN224159405U
The utility model discloses a floating type fan installation platform which comprises a plurality of vertically-arranged buoys, the bottom ends of the buoys are fixed to a vertically-arranged fourth connecting rod, the fourth connecting rod is fixedly connected with a circular heaving plate in a sleeved mode, and the lower end of the fourth connecting rod is connected with an umbrella-shaped heaving plate in a sliding mode. The portion, between the umbrella-shaped heaving plate and the round heaving plate, of the fourth connecting rod is sleeved with a damper, one end of the damper is fixedly connected with the bottom end of the round heaving plate, the other end of the damper is fixedly connected with the umbrella-shaped heaving plate, and the umbrella-shaped heaving plate can slide on the fourth connecting rod. The damper, the circular heaving plate and the umbrella-shaped heaving plate are additionally mounted at the bottom end of the mounting platform, so that hydrodynamic damping can be provided for the floating fan, and the vibration reduction effect of the floating fan platform can be improved.
Absstract of: CN224159404U
The utility model relates to the technical field of offshore power generation, and discloses a floating type wind power and wave energy power generation device which comprises a floating platform and an oscillating floater, the oscillating floater is connected to a pto system, the upper end and the lower end of the floating platform are each provided with a floating structure, and the number of the floating structures is not less than six. The positions of the two floating structures in the vertical direction correspond to each other, a connecting rod is arranged between the floating structures, and the outer surface of the circumference of the connecting rod is sleeved with the oscillating floater; the floating structures are all arranged in the limiting frame in a sleeved mode, the floating structures can move in the limiting frame in the vertical direction, the limiting frame is fixedly connected with the floating platform, and the oscillation floater can penetrate through the limiting frame; the equipment solves the problem that in the prior art, under the condition of large storm waves, a floater is prone to impacting a supporting structure.
Absstract of: CN224159392U
The utility model provides a wave-resistant protection device for an offshore wind power generation platform, which relates to the technical field of offshore wind power platform protection and comprises a wave-resistant buoyancy tank floating on the sea surface. A hollow cavity is formed in the wave-resistant buoyancy tank; a wave-resistant baffle is fixedly mounted above the wave-resistant buoyancy tank; a rope guide hole is formed in the hollow cavity in the length direction of the wave-resistant buoyancy tank, and a steel wire rope section penetrates through the rope guide hole; the two ends of each steel wire rope section are fixedly connected with elastic lock catch assemblies respectively, and each steel wire rope section can be detached from the corresponding elastic lock catch assembly and detach the wave-resistant buoyancy tank. Every two adjacent elastic lock catch assemblies are detachably connected to the middle hanging ring. All the wave-resistant buoyancy tanks are connected in series to form a'wave-resistant wall 'under the combined action of the steel wire rope sections, the elastic lock catch assemblies and the middle hanging rings, and the'wave-resistant wall' is fixed to the periphery of the wind power generation platform in a floating mode and used for blocking sea waves.
Absstract of: CN224159406U
The utility model provides a wind, light and wave energy comprehensive offshore power generation platform, which comprises a floating platform, a mooring system, a wind power generation module, an oscillating floater type wave energy power generation module and a photovoltaic power generation module, the floating platform is of a circular structure, a groove cabin is arranged in the middle of the top of the floating platform, and the wind power generation module is centrally erected on the floating platform; the oscillating floater type wave energy power generation module is arranged in the middle under the floating platform, and solar photovoltaic panels of the photovoltaic power generation module are uniformly laid around the center of the floating platform; comprehensive, efficient, reliable and stable utilization of multi-energy complementation of offshore wind energy, wave energy and solar energy is achieved; the impact load of waves on the platform is reduced; wind direction limitation is broken through, and aerial work requirements are reduced; the rolling and pitching resistance is improved, the seakeeping performance of the floating platform is improved, and the overturning resistance is improved; the seakeeping performance of the platform and the safety and self-storage performance under the extreme storm condition are improved, the utilization rate of offshore renewable energy sources is increased, and the offshore operation risk and the installation cost are reduc
Absstract of: AU2024354901A1
The invention provides a disconnectable mooring system for a floating offshore structure. The system may comprise: a buoy comprising a connector which enables connection and disconnection of the buoy from the floating structure. The system has a disconnected configuration in which the buoy is not connected to the floating structure and the buoy at least partially supports a dynamic riser conduit above the seabed. The system has a connected configuration in which the buoy is connected to the floating structure; and wherein the system is configured to enable pull-in of the buoy to the connected configuration and pull-in of the dynamic riser to a connection position. Aspects of the invention include related pull-in sequences, independent through connection of first and second dynamic riser conduits, and conductive coupling of a dynamic riser conduit to a floating structure. Further aspects of the invention include related rapid / emergency disconnect systems and methods, use a clump weight in an installation sequence, connection structures and buoy configurations, and rope connectors.
Absstract of: US20260110149A1
0000 Systems and methods for assembling, launching, retrieving, and maintaining marine vessels, structures, renewables and equipment, either floating or fixed bottom, are disclosed. The systems include a floating dock, either extendable modular or monolithic, made of steel or concrete or combination thereof, and including a lift platform which may be locked to the dock to create a combined structure. The floating dock can be selectively supported by the seabed.
Absstract of: WO2026082200A1
The present invention relates to the technical field of mooring connection of tension-leg floating wind turbine platforms. Disclosed is a pile foundation connection device for a tension-leg floating wind turbine platform. The pile foundation connection device comprises a bottom connection mechanism and a steel cable protection mechanism, wherein the bottom connection mechanism comprises a welding back plate, a tongue plate is provided on the welding back plate, the upper end of the tongue plate is connected to a steel cable socket by means of a pin shaft, and a steel cable is connected to the steel cable socket, such that the steel cable is capable of two rotational degrees of freedom; both ends of the tongue plate are locked and fixed by means of locking mechanisms; and the steel cable protection mechanism is located on one side of a pile foundation, and the steel cable is placed on the steel cable protection mechanism after the steel cable is connected, so as to prevent over-bending damage to the steel cable when same is pre-laid on the seabed. The present invention features a simple structure, a reliable performance and convenient operation, and can adapt to underwater quick connection; and the entire operation process only requires the assistance of one ROV, thereby simplifying the tie-back installation procedure of mooring lines and anchoring devices for a tension-leg wind turbine platform, and reducing the mooring and installation costs of the tension-leg wind turbine p
Absstract of: US20260109633A1
0000 Disclosed herein are devices, systems, and methods for water aeration and/or circulation, including, but not limited to, floating, onboard renewable energy-powered aeration for aquaculture ponds and/or other man-made and/or natural bodies of water (e.g., tanks, farm ponds, and reservoirs). In at least one embodiment, an aeration system has one or more photovoltaic (PV) panels to provide power to the aeration system. In at least one embodiment, the aeration system captures wind energy as an optional secondary power source. The aeration system may be either a battery-power or a direct-power system. The aeration system may also provide programmable settings. The system can be modular and scaled and/or customized to fit user needs. The aeration system may also include one or more float modules having an internal cavity, one or more pontoons and/or pontoon accessories for blocking and/or directing air and/or water flow, and/or one or more novel diffusers.
Absstract of: WO2024256782A1
The invention relates to a semi-submersible float (2) for an offshore wind turbine, comprising at least three vertical columns (4, 6), one of which is intended to receive a wind turbine mast, the vertical columns being connected together by pontoons (8) each formed by a plurality of planar panels (81 to 84) which are assembled together at edges (10) extending longitudinally between two columns, the edges of the pontoons being rounded and connected at each of their longitudinal ends to a column via a transition piece (12).
Absstract of: WO2024255979A1
Disclosed is a method for controlling a floating wind turbine system. The floating wind turbine system comprises a floating platform, a tower mounted to the floating platform and a nacelle. The method comprises receiving, from one or more sensors of the floating wind turbine system, a signal indicative of a vertical acceleration of the floating wind turbine system. The method comprises determining, based on the received signal, a sea state parameter indicative of an oscillation of the vertical acceleration. The method comprises controlling the floating wind turbine system based on the sea state parameter.
Absstract of: CN224149722U
The utility model discloses a device capable of regulating and controlling the height of a floating type offshore wind generating set in real time, which comprises a supporting platform, a buoyancy component, a supporting rod, a fan and a power component, wherein the buoyancy component, the supporting rod and the fan are arranged on the supporting platform; the buoyancy assembly comprises a floating cabin arranged on the supporting platform and a ventilation pipe communicating the floating cabin with the power assembly, the floating cabin is connected with the supporting rod, a water through hole is formed in the floating cabin, the power assembly comprises an air pump, and an air outlet of the air pump is communicated with the ventilation pipe. When wind waves on the sea change, air is pumped or conveyed into the floating cabin through the air pump, so that the ratio of the air content to the water content in the floating cabin is changed, the height of the draught fan relative to the sea level is adjusted according to the magnitude of the wind waves, and the height of the draught fan relative to the sea level can adapt to the change of wind power; therefore, the stability of the fan is improved.
Absstract of: CN224134768U
The utility model relates to the technical field of electric power engineering, and discloses a portable helium floating power generation device which comprises a machine body, a mounting mechanism is arranged on the right side of the inner wall of the machine body and used for conveniently and rapidly mounting and dismounting equipment, and a power generation mechanism is arranged on the left side of the mounting mechanism and used for conveniently and rapidly mounting and dismounting the equipment. The power generation mechanism is used for converting wind energy into electric energy, the mounting mechanism comprises a mounting ring, the outer wall of the mounting ring is slidably connected with the right side of the inner wall of the machine body, a plurality of first supporting rods are fixedly connected to the right side of the inner wall of the mounting ring, and clamping assemblies are arranged at the ends of the first supporting rods. A guide assembly is arranged on the right side of the inner wall of the machine body close to the edge. The guide block is pushed into the second guide groove, the installation ring is rotated to enable the guide block to slide to the position of the spring column along the inner wall of the groove, the clamping groove pushes the sliding block and the guide block to be clamped into the spring column, the pressing block is pulled, the dismounting steps are simplified, and carrying and using are convenient.
Absstract of: WO2026080847A1
A marine vessel designed for the collection, shredding, and pelletizing of oceanic plastic waste. The vessel uses renewable energy sources such as solar panels and wind turbines to power onboard systems, including Al-enhanced sensors that detect and target high-density areas of plastic debris. Once collected, the plastic is shredded and processed into uniform plastic pellets optimized for use in plastic asphalt production. The vessel also includes storage compartments for the pellets and a crane system for transferring containers filled with pellets to adjacent vessels or shore-based transport. This integrated system addresses inefficiencies in traditional ocean cleanup methods by enabling immediate onboard processing, reducing transportation needs, and repurposing plastic waste into a valuable industrial resource, while significantly minimizing environmental impact through sustainable energy use.
Nº publicación: AU2024356626A1 16/04/2026
Applicant:
EXPONENTIAL RENEWABLES S L
Absstract of: AU2024356626A1
A connecting system (100) for connecting a weathervaning floating offshore support structure (200) of a wind turbine (201) to a pre-laid mooring system (300), the connecting system (100) comprising: - a turret element (1) comprising: a base (2) for being solidly connected to the pre-laid mooring system (300); a support element (3) comprising a switchgear (31) connectable to one or more submarine cables (400) and connectable to receive a power generated by the wind turbine (201); a columnar body (4) extending from the base (2) to the support element (3), and comprising an inner passage (41); and a bearing system (5) configured to rotatably connect the turret element (1) to the weathervaning floating offshore support structure (200); and - a slip-ring connector (6) comprising a first connecting part (61) for receiving the power generated by the wind turbine (201), and a second connecting part (62) cable-connectable to the switchgear (31).