The successful conclusion of the Azimut project will lead to the development of a 15 MW offshore wind turbine in 2020. This initiative reinforces Spanish leadership in the development of offshore wind energy technology.

After four years of work the Azimut project has come to a successful conclusion. The goal of this effort was to carry out the necessary research and develop the technology in order to be able to build a 15 MW offshore wind turbine by the year 2020. This turbine will help to overcome the major technical and economic barriers which currently limit the deployment of offshore wind technology, as well as lowering the cost of energy production.

The project was coordinated by Spanish wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa, and included the participation of numerous multinationals; among them were Spain’s Acciona Windpower, Acciona Energía, Iberdrola Renovables, Ingeteam, Imatia, Ingeciber, Técnicas Reunidas and Tecnitest.

Azimut was approved by Spain’s Center for Industrial Technological Development (CDTI), a division of the Ministry of Economy, within the CENIT Program. The initiative reinforces Spanish leadership in the development of offshore technology, at the same time that it provides support for the European Commission’s goal to satisfy 27% of energy needs from renewable sources by 2030.

With the completion of the project in December, 2013, the participating companies have made significant strides in harnessing offshore wind energy and developing conversion technologies for electrical energy, among other achievements.