Redesigning Offshore Floating Wind Turbines: A Novel Solution with Vibration
Control and Energy Harvesting Systems

Harnessing wind and waves for safer, longer-lasting offshore energy.

Floating offshore wind energy has the potential to supply enormous amounts of clean power, but floating turbines face major challenges from wind–wave interactions, fatigue, and structural vibrations. The OCEAN project addresses these challenges with a novel integrated approach that combines advanced simulation tools, vibration control systems, and energy harvesting devices.

Quick Facts.

Duration	48 months
Budget	€299.970
Host Institution	Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)
Collaborators	NTUA, A3 Engineering Consultancy

At a Glance.

• 🌍 Supports the EU’s climate and energy goals
• ⚙️ Brings earthquake engineering expertise into offshore wind design
• 💡 Turns structural vibrations into an additional source of renewable power
• 🤝 Combines academic research with industrial know-how