DemoSATH’s second year in operation celebrated in Aberdeen

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DemoSATH Lab: Sustainable offshore wind with AI tools

28/10/2025

To mark the 2 years in operation of DemoSATH as the first floating wind turbine grid-connected in Spain, we gathered with our partners and collaborators in Aberdeen, coinciding with the Floating Wind conference, where we had the opportunity to reflect on the journey so far and recognise the crucial role each of them has played in DemoSATH’s success.

We were delighted to be joined by some of our closest collaborators. First, WFO (World Forum Offshore Wind), with whom we co-organised the event, and who helped us keep the spotlight on the wider industry. We also took the opportunity to acknowledge The Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc. (KEPCO) for their continued trust in the project, and BiMEP for hosting DemoSATH off the Basque coast. Throughout the evening, attendees were invited to leave a short message and have their photo taken, creating a living “DemoSATH history album” that captures the people behind the project.

On a fun note, David Carrascosa, COO Saitec Offshore Technologies, introduced the team as a superhero line-up capable of anything, a moment that made everyone smile and helped make the event truly special. Our Project Director, Jesús López-Tafall, then shared a thoughtful reflection on the journey so far, including the most challenging moments, but also the many rewards that have come with leading this project. To conclude, Immanuel Capano, CCO Saitec Offshore Technologies, closed the speeches by recognising the work carried out by the entire team, the support of the organisations that have placed their trust in the project and helped drive it forward, and the invaluable contribution of our partners, who have made it all possible.

A pioneering project showcasing the promising future of offshore wind

DemoSATH is much more than a floating wind prototype off the Basque coast – it is a proof point that concrete-based floating technology can safely and reliably operate in real offshore conditions. Over these first two years, the project has faced and overcome many of the key challenges of floating wind: complex marine operations, demanding metocean conditions, day-to-day operation and maintenance, and the coordination of a diverse supply chain, prioritising local capabilities whenever possible, while also integrating international partners.

In doing so, it has helped move floating wind from concept to reality and has provided the industry with real data, real lessons learned, and real confidence. For Saitec Offshore Technologies, DemoSATH confirms its role as a pioneer: designing, building, installing and operating one of the first full-scale floating wind demonstrators of its kind, and doing so with a strong local footprint and global partners.

DemoSATH continues its journey, and we expect it to keep providing a broad field for study and research, helping us gain greater certainty and robust data to support both the development of this industry and activities focused on coexistence. Within this scope, we are particularly engaged through the DemoSATH Lab initiative, which explores different areas of knowledge to ensure this remains a truly sustainable project, one capable of generating clean energy while also promoting biodiversity and delivering a positive impact on the environment.

Bringing together our partners, close collaborators and key industry stakeholders in Aberdeen to celebrate its second anniversary shows that DemoSATH has become a genuine reference for the sector, capable of convening developers, utilities, suppliers, researchers and policymakers around a shared vision. Above all, it underlines that this is only the beginning, a first step toward accelerating the global deployment of floating offshore wind.

DemoSATH’s second year in operation celebrated in Aberdeen

DemoSATH Lab: Sustainable offshore wind with AI tools

A pioneering project showcasing the promising future of offshore wind

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