Resumen de: US20260009397A1
A turbine system includes a housing with a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a rotational mount, and a turbine mounted on the rotational mount. The turbine comprises a first disk with a through-hole, a plurality of first foils arranged radially, and a last disk with a smaller through-hole and. The first foils define a fluid path from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet. The design allows for efficient fluid flow and rotation of the turbine about the axis, providing an effective and reliable turbine system for various applications.
Resumen de: US20260013008A1
Devices, systems, and methods of improving heat transfer between a composite wind turbine blade surface are provided to reduce cure time. The system includes copper strips applied adjacent to the composite panel, and at desired locations of the blade (e.g. spar caps to facilitate cure/bonding of adhesive). A coating of conductive (e.g. carbon) paint is applied over the copper strips. When a current is applied to the copper strips(s) a uniform and homogenous layer of heat is generated directly against the composite panel, at the desired location of the blade, without need for wiring or heating via fans/ducts.
Resumen de: US20260012037A1
A method for forecasting power output of a target site. The method includes normalizing power output data for the target site, at least in part, on an installed capacity. The normalized power output data is transformed to yield transformed normalized power output data. A temporal module fits a temporal model to model input data for the target site. The model input data corresponds to normalized power output data or transformed normalized power output data. A copula model is fit for the target site, based, at least in part, on at least one residual value. Each residual value is determined based, at least in part on a selected fitted temporal model for each target site.
Resumen de: US20260011995A1
An apparatus that a wind turbine configured for floating on a surface of water, wherein the wind turbine is operable to generate electrical energy. The wind turbine can include a floating base configured to support the wind turbine on the surface of water, and a cable configured to transmit the electrical energy. The wind turbine can also include a first sheave configured to support a part of the cable, and a second sheave configured to support a part of the cable. The cable is reeved between the first sheave and second sheave, and the first sheave is operable to impart a predetermined force to the cable to thereby maintain the cable at a predetermined tension.
Resumen de: AU2024312012A1
The present invention relates to a retaining device of a post-tensioning element of a post-tensioning system of a tower of a wind turbine that maintains the distance between the interior wall of the tower and the post-tensioning element even if the tower suffers a bending moment due to lateral loads, to a post-tensioning system of a tower of a wind turbine comprising the retaining device and at least one post-tensioning element and the tower of a wind turbine comprising the post-tensioning system, and to a method of retaining a post-tensioning element of a post-tensioning system of a tower of a wind turbine.
Resumen de: AU2024314486A1
The object of the invention is a concrete segment of a section of a wind turbine tower which minimizes the undesirable local effects in the connection area between adjacent concrete sections, a section comprising at least two concrete segments, a set comprising two adjacent sections and a joint disposed between the two adjacent sections, a tower comprising at least one set, a mould configured to cast a concrete segment and a method of assembling a wind turbine.
Resumen de: AU2024292776A1
The present disclosure relates to a support structure (200, 240, 250) inside a nacelle (106) of a wind turbine (100) comprising a connecting portion (202) configured for attaching the support structure (200, 240, 250) to a main frame (210) of the wind turbine (100), a first supporting portion (204) for supporting at least a generator (216) of the wind turbine (100), and a second supporting portion (206) for supporting at least one other component of the wind turbine (100), in particular at least one electrical component of the wind turbine (100). In an attached state, the first supporting portion (204) adjoins the connecting portion (202), the second supporting portion (206) adjoins the connecting portion (202), and the second supporting portion (206) is arranged below the first supporting portion (204). The disclosure further relates to a wind turbine (100), comprising a tower (102), a nacelle (106) attached to the tower (102) and supporting a rotor (108), and a plurality of rotor blades (110) attached to the rotor (108).
Resumen de: AU2024270988A1
Method of installing the offshore wind power plant, in which a number of installation design variants are modelled to determine performance characteristics. Modelling comprises applying a Monte Carlo method. An installation design is then selected based on the variant with the highest performance characteristics. The offshore wind power plant may be controlled by determining its instability probability characteristics based on modelling using a plurality of known installation design parameters and one or more variable control parameters associated with the wind power plant, wherein modelling comprises applying a Monte Carlo method. The one or more variable control parameters may then be controlled such that the wind power plant is operated below a selected instability probability threshold.
Resumen de: AU2024276287A1
A kite system comprising a kite (14), comprising a gondola (25) and comprising a line tree (24), wherein the kite (14) is joined to the gondola (25) by means of the line tree (24). The line tree (24) comprises a branching block (27, 28). The branching block (27, 28) is connected to the gondola (25) by means of a control cable (35, 36). The line tree (24) comprises a first cable section (48), which extends between the branching block (27, 28) and a first attachment point (61) of the kite (14). The line tree (24) comprises a second cable section (49), which extends between the branching block (27, 28) and a second attachment point (62) of the kite (14). The length of the control cable (35, 36) between the gondola (25) and the branching block (27, 28) is changed by a control mechanism (39). The length of the first cable section (48) between the branching block (27, 28) and the first attachment point (61) is changed by a trimming mechanism (40). The invention also relates to a method for operating a kite system.
Resumen de: WO2026008816A1
A blade clamping tool for a wind turbine blade, said blade clamping tool comprising: a first clamping element adapted to be in contact with a first surface of a wind turbine blade when the wind turbine blade is clamped in the blade clamping tool, a second clamping element adapted to be in contact with a second surface of the wind turbine blade when the wind turbine blade is clamped in the blade clamping tool, said second surface being opposite to said first surface, a c-formed bracket comprising a first leg connected to the first clamping element, a second leg connected to the second clamping element, and an intermediate part connecting the first and second leg. The first leg of the c-formed bracket comprises a first pivot mechanism arranged to pivot the first clamping element away from the second clamping element and the intermediate part comprises a second pivot mechanism arranged to rotate the first leg towards the second clamping element. In this way, a blade clamping tool is provided which allows for a fast and simple folding of the blade clamping tool prior to transport and a fast and simple unfolding of the blade clamping tool prior to use.
Resumen de: WO2026008940A1
The present invention relates to a floating storage structure (2) for storing afloat a constituent member one or more floating wind turbines (4), comprising a flotation means comprising at least one flotation member (20) intended to be submerged and at least one flotation element (22) secured to the flotation member (20), the floating storage platform (2) comprising at least one volume (12) for receiving a constituent member of the floating wind turbine (4).
Resumen de: WO2026008741A1
A floatable foundation (100) for a wind turbine generator and/or electrical equipment (61), the foundation (100) comprising: a central column structure (10,11,12); at least three outer column members (20,21,22) disposed about the central column structure (10,11,12); at least three horizontally extending lower connection members, such as pontoon members (30,31,32), each horizontally extending lower connection member fixed to and extending between the central column structure (10,11,12) and a respective one of the at least three outer column members (20,21,22); and three horizontally extending upper connection members, such as beam members (40,41,42), each horizontally extending upper connection member fixed to and extending between the central column structure (10,11,12) and a respective one of the at least three outer column members (20,21,22), wherein each column member (20,21,22) comprises a ballast tank (81) configured for holding water ballast and the ballast tank (81) vertically spans a design waterline (91) of the respective column member (20,21,22).
Resumen de: WO2026008117A1
A conversion kit (54) temporarily attachable to a vibration damper (24) mounted in a wind turbine (10) is disclosed. The vibration damper (24) includes a mass (26, 32), and a support means (30, 36) for movably supporting the mass (26, 32). The conversion kit (54) includes a sensor arrangement (60) for measuring vibrations of the wind turbine (10), and a control system (62) configured to be operatively connectable to a movement means (58) and to the sensor arrangement (60) to direct the movement means (58) to move the mass (26, 32) in response to measurements from the sensor arrangement (60). The combination of the vibration damper (24) and the conversion kit (54) defines an augmented vibration damper (56) for the wind turbine (10) having damping characteristics different from the damping characteristics of the vibration damper (24). The movement means (58) may be part of the wind turbine (10) or be part of the conversion kit (54). A method of using the conversion kit (54) to dampen vibrations in the wind turbine (10) is also disclosed.
Resumen de: WO2026008115A1
The invention relates to calibrating a wind turbine sensor. The invention involves obtaining over time a sensor signal, from the sensor, indicative of measured parameter values associated with the wind turbine, obtaining over time a monitored signal indicative of monitored operational parameter values associated with the wind turbine, and obtaining over time a wake detection signal indicating a wake flow experienced by the wind turbine. Based on the sensor, monitored and wake detection signals, the invention involves identifying the measured monitored operational parameter values obtained when the wind turbine is not experiencing wake flow. Based on the identified values of the measured and monitored operational parameters, the invention involves determining over time a calculated operational parameter as a function of the measured parameter, determining a correction to the measured parameter based on the calculated operational parameter, and adjusting the measured parameter based on the correction to calibrate the sensor.
Resumen de: WO2026008685A1
A monopile adapted for supporting a wind turbine, the monopile defining a central axis (X) and comprising an envelope (22) having a radially outer surface (28), a radially inner surface (30), a radially median surface (M), and at least one hole (20) defining a center (O), and being delimited by an edge (32) defining a loop (L) on the radially median surface, the loop defining a shape in orthogonal projection on a plane (P') tangent to the radially median surface at the center. The shape (S) is encompassed between a circle (C) and a rectangle (RR), both centered on said center, the circle having a diameter (D2) and a perimeter. The rectangle has a length (L1) equal to or larger than the diameter and smaller than the diameter multiplied by 1.20, and has a width (L2) equal to the diameter. The shape has a length equal to said perimeter multiplied by a value comprised between 1.10 and 1.25.
Resumen de: WO2026010548A1
A method for predicting power production of a wind turbine (10) includes obtaining local weather data at an area of the wind turbine over a first time period, obtaining ice formation data of ice formed on blades (30) of the wind turbine (10) over a second time period, obtaining power production data of power output of the wind turbine over a third time period, and predicting power production of the wind turbine at a future time point based on the obtained power production data, the obtained ice formation data, the obtained local weather data as well as current weather forecast data for the future time point and current ice formation data.
Resumen de: EP4667741A1
Provided are a control support system for a wind power generation apparatus and a control support method for a wind power generation apparatus capable of minimizing component damage and maximizing the power generation amount.A control support system 1 for a wind power generation apparatus is a control support system 1 for a wind power generation apparatus 101 including at least one wind power generation apparatus 101 and a calculation processing unit 104. The calculation processing unit 104 includes: a damage database creation unit 108 configured to create a database of a damage degree that is caused in the wind power generation apparatus 101 with respect to a wind-condition parameter; a calculation unit of damage degree per power generation amount 110 configured to calculate a damage degree per power generation amount based on wind-condition data and operation data of the wind power generation apparatus 101; an input unit 109 configured to receive input of a use period and a damage degree upper limit value of the wind power generation apparatus 101; and a calculation unit of wind speed threshold for each wind direction 112 configured to calculate a wind speed threshold for operating the wind power generation apparatus 101 for each wind direction based on the database 401 of the damage degree and the use period and the damage degree upper limit value of the wind power generation apparatus 101.
Resumen de: WO2024141287A1
The present invention relates to a mooring system (5) for a floating structure (3), preferably a floating wind turbine platform, wherein the mooring system (5) comprises at least one mooring line (51) made of a synthetic material and without any chain section.
Resumen de: WO2026008367A1
An offshore hydrogen production system is described comprising: a hydrogen production facility (10) comprising a power generator (70) configured to convert a source of renewable energy to electrical power and at least one electrolyser (16). The capacity of the at least one electrolyser (16) corresponds to a power output of the power generator (70). The hydrogen production facility (10) is configured to be supplied with utilities for the production of hydrogen from a utilities system (11) which is located remote from the offshore hydrogen production facility (10). Also described is a method of producing hydrogen, a method of designing an offshore hydrogen production system, a method for the production of an offshore hydrogen production system.
Resumen de: WO2026008488A1
A rotor locking assembly (10) for removably locking a rotor (2) of a wind turbine (1) is specified, the rotor locking assembly (10) comprising a locking pin (11) movable along a locking direction (100) between a locking position and a non-locking position, a stationary component (12) comprising a pin-retaining region (120) reaching from a first side (121) to a second side (122) of the stationary component (12) along the locking direction (100), wherein the second side (122) is opposite to the first side (121) along the locking direction (100), the pin-retaining region (120) being configured for accommodating the locking pin (11), so that the locking pin (11) is movable in the pin-retaining region (120) along the locking direction (100), a rotatable component (13) arranged at a first side (121) of the stationary component (12), the rotatable component (13) being configured for rotating with the rotor (2) and comprising at least one locking element (131) configured for interacting with the locking pin (11), so that a rotational movement of the rotatable component (13) is prevented when the locking pin (11) is in the locking position, a spacer element (14) arranged at a second side (122) of the stationary component (12), the spacer element (14) comprising a spacer region (141) being configured for accommodating a part of the locking pin (11) at least when the locking pin (11) is in the non-locking position.
Resumen de: WO2026010506A1
A method of removing a component (110) from an offshore wind power plant (100), the method comprising: arranging a crane (101) at a top part (100a) of the offshore wind power plant (100); operating the crane (101) to lift the component (110) off the offshore wind power plant (100); lowering the component (110) adjacent the offshore wind power plant (100) while supporting the component (110) by the crane (101) via at least one hoisting line (140); moving the component (110) horizontally to a position above a deck (121) of a vessel (120) by pulling the component (110) by means of a winch (131) arranged on the vessel (120), while supporting the component (110) by the crane (101); and landing the component (110) at a motion compensated landing apparatus (130) arranged on the deck (121) and transferring a weight of the component (110) to the landing apparatus (130).
Resumen de: WO2026008119A1
The smart turbine for capturing currents rotates about different axes (horizontal, vertical and/or oblique axis at multiple angles and/or at variable angles). It is characterized by the avoidance and lessening of the opposing drag force by opening its pockets and sails at the current flow point. If it passes through it, its sails furl and/or contract. It is also characterized by a high torque by virtue of the length of its extendable arms carrying pockets and/or sails. It captures the currents in the air and/or in water and converts them into a mechanical force which often leads to the production of electrical energy and/or uses them as an alternative to power units of all sorts operating with fossil or other energies.
Resumen de: WO2026010617A1
Devices, systems, and methods of improving heat transfer between a composite wind turbine blade surface are provided to reduce cure time. The system includes copper strips applied adjacent to the composite panel, and at desired locations of the blade (e.g. spar caps to facilitate cure/bonding of adhesive). A coating of conductive (e.g. carbon) paint is applied over the copper strips. When a current is applied to the copper strips(s) a uniform and homogenous layer of heat is generated directly against the composite panel, at the desired location of the blade, without need for wiring or heating via fans/ ducts.
Resumen de: WO2026009393A1
The problem addressed by the present invention is to provide a power generation device having a structure capable of suppressing a burden of winding work and a cost burden, and also suitable for enlargement. The power generation device according to the present invention is characterized by comprising a force-receiving rotor that rotates when receiving a fluid force, a shaft base part that rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the force-receiving rotor, and a generator that generates power by means of the rotational force of the shaft base part, and is characterized in that: the power generator is provided with a rotor disposed so as to rotate together with the shaft base part on the outer side of the shaft base part around a shaft, a stator disposed on the outer side of the shaft base part around the shaft so as not to rotate together with the shaft base part, and an excitation body disposed on the outer side of the shaft base part around the shaft so as not to rotate together with the shaft base part; the rotor is provided with a rotor base that is fixed to the shaft base part and rotates together with the shaft base part, and a plurality of magnetic pole cores that are arranged annularly on the rotor base; and the excitation body is provided with an annular field coil that excites the magnetic pole core.
Nº publicación: WO2026009392A1 08/01/2026
Solicitante:
ALBATROSS TECH INC [JP]
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Resumen de: WO2026009392A1
A power generation device disclosed in the present application is characterized in that: the power generation device comprises a force-receiving rotor that is rotated by fluid force, a shaft base that rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the force-receiving rotor, a generator that generates power by the rotational force of the shaft base, and a bearing module that supports the generator, wherein the generator includes a rotor that is disposed outside the shaft base around the axis so as to rotate with the shaft base, and a stator that is disposed outside the shaft base around the axis so as not to rotate with the shaft base; the rotor and the stator are spaced apart in the axial direction of the shaft base; and the bearing module includes a bearing base that is disposed outside the shaft base around the axis so as not to rotate with the shaft base, a plurality of first load-receiving bodies that receive a load applied to the bearing base in a first direction and are disposed around the shaft base, and a plurality of second load receiving bodies that receive a load applied to the bearing base in a second direction.