Iberdrola has opted for national innovation to shield one of its main facilities under development: the Windanker offshore wind farm. Windanker offshore wind farmlocated in the Baltic Sea. To protect the 21 transition pieces that connect the foundations with the wind turbine towers, the company has selected a coating manufactured by the Sevillian company RTS, a specialist in sustainable solutions for demanding environments.
The implementation of new technologies for the offshore wind farm
The pieces were previously manufactured in Avilés by the company Windar, and have been treated with a natural cork-based compound. natural cork-based compound, which acts as an anti-corrosion which acts as an anticorrosive barrier against the harsh conditions of the marine environment.
RTS participates in Iberdrola‘s PERSEO program, focused on promoting startups aligned with the energy transition. The company has evolved from sustainable building solutions to become a technology provider for the offshore wind sector.
Its participation in Windanker also shows progress, applying coatings that extend the useful life of infrastructures and reduce environmental impact by using natural materials and low carbon footprint processes.
With a planned capacity of 315 MW, Windanker will become Iberdrola’s third wind farm in German Baltic waters, after Wikinger and Baltic Eagle. The start of operations is scheduled for the end of 2026. Japan’s Kansai Electric Power holds a 49 % stake in the project, while Iberdrola retains control with 51 %.
The PERSEO program, promoted by Iberdrola for more than a decade, has invested in more than 30 startups and collaborated with more than 300 emerging companies linked to electrification and energy sustainability. The model integrates risk investment, pilot tests and strategic alliances to accelerate the adoption of new technologies in the sector.
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