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A conference that drives Atlantic cooperation The 12th edition of the Atlantic Stakeholder Platform Conference brought together in Galway on 13 November more than one hundred participants from Europe’s Atlantic regions under the theme “Tides of Cooperation: The Atlantic Strategy as a Catalyst for the European Ocean Pact”. The event highlighted how cooperation between territories …

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

The European AquaWind project has reached a major achievement, with its innovative prototype successfully towed and installed at the test site of the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) on October 18th. After months of meticulous preparation and testing at the Astican facilities in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria’s Port, the device was towed …

AquaWind Prototype Towed Offshore for Innovative Sea Trials Read More »

The European project AquaWind took part in the I Salón Náutico de Canarias, held from 19 to 21 September at the Tenerife Trade Fair Centre, where it was present throughout the weekend at the stand of the Canary Islands Maritime Cluster. At the stand, visitors were able to learn more about the objectives and progress …

AquaWind project showcased at the I Salón Náutico de Canarias Read More »

The AquaWind project took part in the Conference for Wind and Wildlife Impacts (CWW), held in Montpellier (France) from 8 to 12 September 2025. This international event brings together experts, researchers, policymakers, and industry representatives to discuss the effects of wind energy on wildlife, as well as to share innovative solutions that support a sustainable …

AquaWind participates in the Conference for Wind and Wildlife Impacts (CWW) in Montpellier Read More »

The European AquaWind project already has two academic papers developed within the framework of its lines of research and supported by the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC). The first of these is the Final Degree Project in Marine Sciences entitled ‘Analysis of the colonisation of marine biota in ocean cages’, carried out …

The ULPGC supports two academic research projects linked to the European AquaWind Project Read More »

The INSPIRE Restorative Aquaculture programme, led by The Seaweed Academy at SAMS (UK) in partnership with the Polish Academy of Science, is now open for applications for its 2025 edition. This in-person training will take place from 13 October to 11 November 2025 at the SAMS facilities in Oban, on Scotland’s West Coast. Aimed at …

INSPIRE Restorative Aquaculture: an intensive course to shape the future of sustainable aquaculture Read More »

The Fundación Puerto Las Palmas building hosted the AquaWind Showcase Event on June 6, 2025, a key day to present the progress of the European project AquaWind, which pioneers the combination of offshore wind energy and open-sea aquaculture. The event was held as part of the European Maritime Days in my country 2025, an initiative …

The AquaWind project brings together experts and investors in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to showcase progress in marine renewable energy. Read More »

On 02 June, after months of meticulous planning, rigorous development, and securing all necessary permits, the AquaWind project reached a key milestone with the successful launch of its Multi-Use prototype at ASTICAN shipyards facilities in the harbour of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. This marks the beginning of the final testing phase while awaiting …

Successful Aquawind prototype Launch After an Intense Development Process Read More »

The AquaWind Project, one of Europe’s most ambitious initiatives in sustainable offshore development, stood out at the European Maritime Days (EMD) 2025, held in Cork. Organised by the European Commission, the Cork City Council, and Ireland’s Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, the annual high-level event brought together over 1,200 stakeholders from across Europe’s marine …

AquaWind Project Showcases Blue Innovation at European Maritime Days 2025 in Cork, Ireland  Read More »

In the framework of the European AquaWind project, the Canary Islands Agency for Research, Innovation and Information Society (ACIISI) visited the MaREI Centre in Cork, Ireland, with the aim of strengthening synergies in innovation and sustainability in the field of offshore energy. During this exchange day, a valuable technical dialogue was generated with the MaREI …

AquaWind strengthens innovation partnerships with a visit to MaREI Centre in Cork, Ireland Read More »