Case Study: Windeed achieves lower-cost floating wind design with EDRMedeso and Ansys simulation

Windeed’s Breakthrough in Floating Wind Technology

Windeed, a Swedish renewable energy company, faced significant challenges in developing efficient offshore wind technology for deep waters, particularly around complex mooring systems and heavy-lift logistics. To overcome these hurdles and validate their innovative floating platform design, they turned to simulation technology from vendor EDRMedeso and the Ansys suite of products, including Ansys Fluent and Ansys optiSLang.

EDRMedeso provided Windeed with a comprehensive simulation-driven approach through the Ansys Startup Program. This allowed for extensive virtual testing and optimization, leading to the development of a unique, low-weight platform design. The results achieved were a substantial reduction in material use and total operational costs, a faster deployment process with shortened lead times, and a design validated for extreme weather conditions, positioning Windeed as a leader in the floating wind market.

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