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Innovative multi-use prototype combining offshore renewable energy and aquaculture in the Atlantic Basin

AquaWind is a research and innovative project, with the purpose of demonstrating a co-located and multi-use integrated solution. This would entail integrating an innovative approach to finfish aquaculture with an existing maritime renewable energy production Wind to Power prototype.

What we want to achieve

Joint activities for digitalisation

AquaWind will show how the joint activity may be digitalized to be remotely operated in the same marine space with different fish species and how one activity might effect the other.

Road map for MU initiatives

The project will offer a road map for addressing the legal and regulatory challenges necessary for the effective execution of MU initiatives, maximizing benefits, and easing communication with past and existing EU-funded projects.

Real data for coimbined activities

Real data will be provided by AquaWind to show the MU proposal’s economic, environmental, and social viability.

MU technology

Combining Wind to Power (W2Power) prototype with an innovative finfish aquaculture solution.

Meet our Project Partners

The consortium project is made up of 9 partners across different countries in the EU (France, Spain, and Portugal).

Joining Forces for a Greener Future

At AquaWind, we believe that collaboration is key to achieving a more sustainable future. Through this approach, AquaWind hopes to shift the focus away from exclusive resource rights towards the inclusive sharing of resources by one or more uses. This is a fundamental transition that can have far-reaching implications for the sustainability and competitiveness of the EU aquaculture and wind energy production industry.


One of the key goals of AquaWind is to achieve an inclusive process that unites the efforts of a multidisciplinary stakeholder consortium in the Atlantic basin, including R&D facilities, businesses, a regional authority, and a maritime cluster from three EU member states (Spain, France, and Portugal).

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AquaWind

6 days ago

AquaWind
🌊 Aquaculture and Clean Energy in EuropeThe EU is promoting the energy transition in aquaculture, seeking to reduce emissions and costs through energy efficiency and renewable energy.✅ Modernisation of facilities (pumps, recirculation, ventilation)✅ Use of renewable electricity and digital technologies✅ Greater sustainability and resilience to energy fluctuationsThe goal: cleaner and more competitive aquaculture, aligned with European climate objectives.More info : aquaculture.ec.europa.eu/key-documents/energy-transition-eu?pk_campaign=nov25&pk_source=social&pk... ... See MoreSee Less

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AquaWind

2 weeks ago

AquaWind
✨ AquaWind recognised at the 2025 Atlantic Stakeholder Platform Conference ✨Our project has been awarded in the Marine Renewable Energy category for its innovative prototype combining offshore renewable energy and sustainable aquaculture.This recognition strengthens our mission to demonstrate new ways of coexistence at sea while creating environmental and economic value for Atlantic regions.Thank you to the Atlantic Strategy and to all partners who make this progress possible.We continue moving forward towards a more sustainable blue future! 🌊💙Agencia Canaria de Investigación, Innovación y Sociedad de la InformaciónCluster Marítimo de CanariasPlataforma Oceánica de CanariasConsulta EuropaWAVEC Offshore Renewables@followers ... See MoreSee Less

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AquaWind

1 month ago

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A major milestone for AquaWind! 🌊💨Our innovative prototype has been successfully towed and installed at the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) on October 18th, marking the start of open-sea trials that, for the first time in the Atlantic, combine renewable energy and aquaculture.After months of meticulous preparation and testing at the Astican facilities in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Port, the device was towed and installed offshore to begin its crucial testing phase under real-sea conditions. The operation was coordinated by EnerOcean with the support of Capitanía Marítima de Las Palmas, Astican, Boluda, Miller, and Trames.The W2Power floating wind platform —developed by EnerOcean— now operates offshore alongside an advanced aquaculture cage designed by the GOBCAN_ACIISI/ULPGC team.This dual-use solution aims to demonstrate that renewable energy production and aquaculture can grow together in a sustainable and efficient way.🔗 Read the full story about this major achievement: aquawind.eu/2025/10/20/aquawind-prototype-towed-offshore-for-innovative-sea-trialAgencia Canaria de Investigación, Innovación y Sociedad de la InformaciónaCluster Marítimo de CanariasaPlataforma Oceánica de CanariasaConsulta EuropauWAVEC Offshore Renewablesables@followers ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

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💙 The Canary Islands promote the Blue EconomyThe ocean is one of the great drivers of the future of the Canary Islands. With more than €3.5 billion contributed to GDP and more than 71,000 jobs, the #BlueEconomy already accounts for 7% of the Canary Islands' economy 🌍From ports and nautical tourism to marine biotechnology and renewable energies, the islands are committed to a model that combines innovation, employment and respect for the sea. ⚓️Furthermore, Europe plays a key role: through its maritime policies and regional funds, it promotes projects that strengthen competitiveness, research and sustainability in sectors linked to the ocean in outermost regions such as the Canary Islands. 🇪🇺The sea is the present, but it is also the futureAgencia Canaria de Investigación, Innovación y Sociedad de la InformaciónaCluster Marítimo de CanariasaPlataforma Oceánica de CanariasaConsulta EuropauWAVEC Offshore Renewablesables@followers ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

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🌊✨ AquaWind at the I Salón Náutico de Canarias ✨🌊The European project AquaWind was present throughout the weekend at the Canary Islands Maritime Cluster stand during the I Salón Náutico de Canarias in Tenerife. On 19 September, our coordinator Javier Roo also presented the initiative, which combines offshore wind energy and aquaculture to boost innovation in the maritime sector.🚤 This event brings together companies, institutions and sea enthusiasts, aiming to become the benchmark for the nautical sector in the Canary Islands.🔗 aquawind.eu/2025/09/22/aquawind-project-showcased-at-the-i-salon-nautico-de-canarias/ #AquaWind #SalónNáuticoDeCanarias #CanaryIslands #OffshoreEnergy #Aquaculture #MaritimeClusterAgencia Canaria de Investigación, Innovación y Sociedad de la InformaciónCluster Marítimo de CanariasPlataforma Oceánica de CanariasConsulta EuropaWAVEC Offshore Renewables@followers ... See MoreSee Less

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AquaWind

3 months ago

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🌊💨 #AquaWind took part in the Conference for Wind and Wildlife Impacts (CWW) in Montpellier, France Our colleagues from WAVEC Offshore Renewables presented the first results of the underwater noise monitoring carried out within the project, in the talk:“Exploring the Underwater Noise Impacts of Multiuse projects in the offshore environment: Floating Wind and Finfish Aquaculture”.Another step forward in exploring how multiuse projects combining floating wind energy and aquaculture can be developed sustainably. 🌍✨More information: aquawind.eu/2025/09/18/aquawind-participates-in-the-conference-for-wind-and-wildlife-impacts-cww-... #OffshoreWind #MultiUse #Innovation #Sustainability #CWW2025Agencia Canaria de Investigación, Innovación y Sociedad de la InformaciónPlataforma Oceánica de CanariasConsulta EuropaCluster Marítimo de Canarias@followers ... See MoreSee Less

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AquaWind

3 months ago

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🌊✨ Upcoming AquaWind events in September 2025 ✨🌊AquaWind will participate in important international events to share the progress of our project and contribute to the exchange of knowledge between key sectors:📌 Conference on Wind Energy and Wildlife Impacts (CWW 2025)🗓️ 8–12 September 2025📍 Montpellier, France📌 I Salón Náutico 2025🗓️ 19–21 September 2025📍 Tenerife, Spain📌 EU Aquaculture Congress🗓️ 22–25 September 2025📍 Valencia, Spain🚀 These events will be a great opportunity to showcase AquaWind's achievements and strengthen collaboration between offshore energy and aquacultuAgencia Canaria de Investigación, Innovación y Sociedad de la InformaciónaPlataforma Oceánica de CanariasaConsulta EuropauWAVEC Offshore RenewablesaCluster Marítimo de Canariasarias@followers ... See MoreSee Less

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AquaWind

3 months ago

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🔎 The ULPGC supports two academic research projects linked to the European AquaWind project, which combine offshore aquaculture and marine renewable energy.📚 This work, carried out by young researchers, provides new scientific knowledge that is key to the progress of the project.👉 Find out more in the full article here: aquawind.eu/2025/08/29/the-ulpgc-supports-two-academic-research-projects-linked-to-the-european-a... Agencia Canaria de Investigación, Innovación y Sociedad de la InformaciónPlataforma Oceánica de CanariasConsulta EuropaWAVEC Offshore RenewablesCluster Marítimo de Canarias@followers ... See MoreSee Less

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AquaWind, awarded at the 2025 Atlantic Stakeholder Platform Conference for its innovative model combining marine energy and aquaculture

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17 November 2025

A conference that drives Atlantic cooperation The 12th edition of the Atlantic Stakeholder Platform Conference brought together in Galway on …

AquaWind Prototype Towed Offshore for Innovative Sea Trials

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20 October 2025

The European AquaWind project has reached a major achievement, with its innovative prototype successfully towed and installed at the test …

AquaWind project showcased at the I Salón Náutico de Canarias

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22 September 2025

The European project AquaWind took part in the I Salón Náutico de Canarias, held from 19 to 21 September at …

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