Italy’s Ambitious 2.8GW Floating Wind Farm Project Takes Shape

This week, Seas Geosciences kicked off a seabed survey for Renexia’s massive 2.8GW floating wind farm project, Med Wind, located in the Strait of Sicily. This initiative marks a significant milestone in Italy’s renewable energy sector, with the potential to generate almost 9TWh of clean electricity annually.

A illustration of the Med Wind project

The innovative project involves the use of 190 floating turbines, which will be anchored at depths ranging from 600 to 1200 meters. To support the design and implementation of the turbine mooring system and cable laying, Seas Geosciences is conducting a comprehensive geotechnical survey to collect data on the seabed’s soil composition.

Seas Geosciences’ subsea geotechnical survey equipment in action

The survey employs an automated geotechnical machine capable of penetrating up to 40 meters below the seabed. This state-of-the-art technology has been instrumental in achieving high productivity and sample recovery rates, exceeding expectations in the second phase of the project.

According to Paolo Sammartino, COO of Renexia, “Offshore floating wind power is at the heart of our green revolution, and equally important are the people and equipment that help make it happen. Our great synergy with Seas Geosciences, along with their high-performance deepwater equipment, is critical to the success of this project.”

The success of Med Wind is crucial to Italy’s transition to renewable energy sources, and the country’s ambition to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, projects like Med Wind serve as a beacon of hope for a cleaner, greener future.

Italy’s shift towards renewable energy sources

With its innovative approach to offshore wind energy, Italy is poised to become a leader in the global transition to a low-carbon economy. As the Med Wind project continues to take shape, it’s clear that the future of renewable energy has never looked brighter.