The demonstration project will consist of a single semi-submersible concrete floating platform that will support a commercial wind turbine (10-12 MW).

• The floating hull technology (VolturnUS) was developed by UMaine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center.

• After winning funds from the US DOE and creating a successful prototype, UMaine and NEAV will move forward with this commercial scale project

• • UMaine will license its VolturnUS floating hull technology to NEAV

Positioned 14 miles off the coast of Maine

Objectives:

• Further evaluate the floating technology;

• Monitor environmental factors and;

• Develop best practices for offshore wind to coexist with traditional marine activities.