Another edition of WindEurope event comes to a close, we are reflecting on what has been an exciting and fulfilling journey for our team. Not only did we get the opportunity to present our innovations and our vision for the future of floating wind, but we also had the chance to connect with global peers, explore new collaborations, and reaffirm one key message: floating wind is gaining momentum — and it has the wind on its side.
This year, we traveled to Copenhagen with a strong presence, showcasing several research posters focused on the DemoSATH project, our floating wind demonstrator that has been operating off the Basque coast since summer 2023. One of our highlights? Being recognized at the WindEurope 2025 Poster Awards, a meaningful acknowledgment of the impactful work our team is doing in the field.
Out of more than 400 abstracts submitted, around 190 posters were selected from over 130 organizations. Among these, only 8 were distinguished as award winners — and we’re proud to be one of them.
Bird and Bat monitoring at DemoSATH: Protecting biodiversity at sea
Our awarded poster focused on avian monitoring at the DemoSATH unit, where we have implemented an extensive suite of monitoring tools and methodologies to study bird behavior around the floating platform. The goal: to develop an accurate and effective system for minimizing the environmental impact of offshore wind structures.
We also presented preliminary findings on bat activity in the vicinity of our demonstrator. Offshore wind turbines can attract bats during their migratory periods, often using these structures to rest or hunt — behaviors that can expose them to risks like collisions or barotrauma. Our research leverages the onboard surveillance systems installed on DemoSATH, which have already detected the presence of bats, opening new avenues for understanding and mitigating these interactions.
Real-scale validation: DemoSATH proves performance at sea
Another key contribution to this year’s event was our poster titled “Advancing Floating Offshore Wind Technology: Real-Scale Validation of the 2MW DemoSATH Prototype”. This work showcases the results from a full year of operation of the DemoSATH platform, confirming its stability, hydrodynamic performance, and reliability under real conditions. Using both numerical models and empirical data, we validated core design assumptions — including static tilt, dynamic behavior, and nacelle acceleration responses. These insights are essential not only for optimizing DemoSATH but also for scaling SATH floating technology toward commercial deployment.
A shared award
This recognition is especially meaningful for us. It validates the hard work we’ve put into environmental monitoring and underlines how innovation and sustainability can — and must — go hand in hand. We are deeply grateful to WindEurope for the award and extend our thanks to RWE, our project partner, whose support has been fundamental to this achievement.
What’s next?
As the event wraps up, we leave Copenhagen energized by the feedback we have received and the incredible innovations shared across the industry. We are more committed than ever to advancing floating wind technology in a way that is sustainable and respectful of the ecosystems in which we operate.
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