On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, FLOATFARM took part in the CINEA Wind Energy Clustering Event, a key gathering organised by the European Climate, Infrastructure, and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) in Brussels. The event brought together 29 Horizon Europe wind energy project coordinators to foster collaboration, align on policy priorities, and explore innovative pathways for the future of offshore wind energy.

Representing FLOATFARM, Dr. Joseph Saverin from Technische Universität Berlin shared the project’s vision for advancing floating offshore wind (FOW). He highlighted efforts to reduce the LCOE of FOWTs through lighter generator designs, boosting energy production by 20%, and cutting mooring system footprint by 66%. FLOATFARM also focuses on optimising farm performance, with advanced control methods potentially increasing energy capture by 15%, and shared mooring concepts lowering installation costs by 26%. Beyond technology, the project addresses environmental impact and public perception, ensuring FOW developments are both sustainable and widely accepted.

A major theme of the event was enhancing cooperation between EU-funded projects to maximise the impact of Horizon Europe’s investments in wind energy. FLOATFARM engaged in strategic discussions with other wind projects and notably its sister projects, MADE4WIND, TAILWIND, and INF4INiTY, each playing a crucial role in advancing floating offshore wind technology.

The CINEA Wind Energy Clustering Event reaffirmed the critical role of collaboration and knowledge-sharing in advancing the offshore wind sector. FLOATFARM remains deeply committed to working alongside research institutions, policymakers, and industry partners to develop next-generation floating wind technology that is more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable.