Ultraflexible SmartFLoating Offshore Wind Turbine (USFLOWT) (Phase 2)
Technology Description:
This project represents a continuation of a previous ATLANTIS project.
Potential Impact:
ATLANTIS projects will aim to develop new and potentially disruptive innovations in FOWT technology to enable a greater market share of offshore wind energy, ultimately strengthening and diversifying the array of domestic energy sources available to Americans.
Security:
Diverse, domestic energy resources can boost grid resiliency and reduce infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Environment:
Increased availability of affordable, reliable wind energy could lessen reliance on fossil fuels, reducing power sector emissions.
Economy:
Program developments in FOWTs could reduce the cost of wind energy production and provide an entirely new option for the offshore wind industry, as well as access to significant wind resources near major population centers on U.S. coastlines.
Contact
ARPA-E Program Director:
Dr. Mario Garcia-Sanz
Project Contact:
Senu Sirnivas
Press and General Inquiries Email:
ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov
Project Contact Email:
Senu.Sirnivas@nrel.gov
Partners
American Bureau of Shipping
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Release Date:
01/31/2019