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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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5 days ago

🌊 This year AquaWind is coming to #FIMAR2025!📍 From 6 to 8 June, we are waiting for you at the Muelle Sanapú, at the stand of the Clúster Marítimo de Canarias.Come and discover our project, take part in our raffles 🏆, enjoy some games 🎲 and get some surprises 🎁.Are you going to miss it 😉?AquaWind #BlueInnovation #BlueCanarias #BlueCanary #OffshoreEnergy #FIMAR@followersAgencia Canaria de Investigación, Innovación y Sociedad de la InformaciónPlataforma Oceánica de CanariasConsulta EuropaWAVEC Offshore RenewablesCluster Marítimo de Canarias ... See MoreSee Less

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AquaWind

2 weeks ago

🌊💡 Did you know that AquaWind combines renewable energy and aquaculture in one marine space?With this innovative approach, it's a win-win! 👇🔹 Optimisation of marine space.We use the same environment to produce energy and raise fish, without increasing the ecological footprint.🔹 Sustainable productionWe reduce the environmental impact compared to traditional methods.🔹 Multiple income streamsWe combine sectors - such as energy and fisheries - to improve profitability and make better use of resources.🌍 AquaWind is a step towards a more sustainable blue future.@folloAgencia Canaria de Investigación, Innovación y Sociedad de la InformaciónaPlataforma Oceánica de CanariasaConsulta EuropauWAVEC Offshore RenewablesaCluster Marítimo de Canariasarias ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

🌊On 28 March, experts and innovators gathered at the Turquois X Summit to discuss the blue and green economy in the Canary Islands. In this prominent forum, Javier Roo, coordinator of the AquaWind project, presented the paper ‘Ocean & Renewable Energy’, where he presented the project's innovative proposal for the integration of marine renewable energies and sustainable aquaculture.🔵AquaWind's participation in this event reinforces its commitment to innovative solutions for the energy transition and the sustainable development of the marine sector.📖 Find out more about our participation in the #TurquoisXSummit! Read the full story at aquawind.eu/2025/03/28/aquawind-takes-part-in-the-turquois-x-summit/ @followersPlataforma Oceánica de CanariasAgencia Canaria de Investigación, Innovación y Sociedad de la InformaciónConsulta EuropaWAVEC Offshore RenewablesCluster Marítimo de CanariasULPGC ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

The AquaWind project is moving steadily towards pre-commercial and commercial expansion.🌊 Our plan includes validation of the technology in various Atlantic environments.💡 We will incorporate digitisation and advanced materials to optimise performance.🌱 We will conduct rigorous environmental and economic assessments.🤝 We are developing a scalable business model.🌍 Strengthening stakeholder engagement.🇪🇺 Together, we are building a more sustainable future in the Atlantic Basin!@followersAgencia Canaria de Investigación, Innovación y Sociedad de la InformaciónPlataforma Oceánica de CanariasConsulta EuropaWAVEC Offshore RenewablesCluster Marítimo de Canarias ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

INNOSEA presented AquaWind at the training for the Master of Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) to discuss the coactivity between offshore wind farms and fisheries. ⚓️🌍In the framework of the European #AquaWind project, INNOSEA is leading the numerical modelling of an innovative floating wind turbine with integrated fish cage, evaluating its performance before its deployment in Gran Canaria. 🌱🔬More information aquawind.eu/2025/03/21/innosea-gives-a-lecture-on-coactivity-in-offshore-wind-farms-at-the-techni... @followersAgencia Canaria de Investigación, Innovación y Sociedad de la InformaciónPlataforma Oceánica de CanariasConsulta EuropaWAVEC Offshore RenewablesCluster Marítimo de Canarias ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

🌊⚡ Why integrate aquaculture with floating wind energy?Offshore aquaculture continues to expand, seeking cleaner and more sustainable waters. However, these farms require infrastructure that is resilient and safe in the face of extreme conditions.🔹 W2Power offers an innovative solution: integrating aquaculture cages within its floating wind platform, maximising the use of marine space and combining renewable energy production with fish farming.💡 Key benefits:✅ High strength structure to withstand the marine environment.Advanced monitoring, with sensors, underwater cameras and automatic feeding systems.Copper alloy cages: increased durability and protection against predators.✅ Validation with commercial species such as gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata) and damselfish (Seriola dumerili).Safe and stable design, adapted to Atlantic conditions, with protection systems against currents and escapes.🔬 With this model, aquaculture and marine energy can coexist, promoting a more efficient and sustainable blue economy. 🌍💙#Aquaculture #RenewableEnergy #FloatingWind #MarineInnovation #w2power@followersAgencia Canaria de Investigación, Innovación y Sociedad de la InformaciónPlataforma Oceánica de CanariasConsulta EuropaWAVEC Offshore RenewablesCluster Marítimo de Canarias ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

💙 Women powering the blue future 🌊⚡Waves and wind have been forces of change throughout history, and today, it is women who transform that energy into innovation. At AquaWind, we celebrate all the talented and dedicated women who are driving a more sustainable future in marine energy and aquaculture.Engineers, researchers, scientists and renewable energy experts work every day to demonstrate that change is possible. Thanks to them, the combination of floating wind energy and aquaculture is steadily advancing towards a more sustainable horizon. 🌱💨🌊⭐ Today your leadership shines brightly - Happy Women's Day! ⭐📌 Do you know a woman who is making a difference in the marine and energy sector? Tag her and let's celebrate her work. 💬💙Agencia Canaria de Investigación, Innovación y Sociedad de la InformaciónPlataforma Oceánica de CanariasConsulta EuropaWAVEC Offshore RenewablesCluster Marítimo de Canarias ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

🌊💨 W2Power: Innovation in floating wind energy 💡⚡EnerOcean's W2Power platform marks a turning point in offshore wind energy. With its semi-submersible design and ability to support two turbines on a single floating base, it optimises the use of offshore wind and reduces costs by up to 20% compared to conventional solutions.Furthermore, it has been successfully tested in the open sea, consolidating its position as the world's first multi-turbine platform in real operation. 🌎🔬@Agencia Canaria de Investigación, Innovación y Sociedad de la InformaciónnPlataforma Oceánica de CanariaseConsulta EuropalWAVEC Offshore RenewablesRCluster Marítimo de Canariase Canarias ... See MoreSee Less

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