White Cross offshore windfarm
Cobra and Flotation Energy are proud partners of the White Cross offshore windfarm, a UK test and demonstration project deploying floating wind technology 52km off the North Devon coast.
Floating wind is the next step in the development of the offshore wind sector, enabling turbines to operate further offshore in deeper water, where winds are stronger and more consistent.
White Cross will use innovative floating turbine technology. There will be up to eight wind turbines mounted on floating substructures, which are connected to the seabed using mooring lines and anchors. Once operational, the nominal capacity of the windfarm will be 100 Megawatts (MW), providing enough energy to power over 135,000 households.
About the partners
Specialists in offshore wind developments with a project pipeline including other UK windfarm sites, Cobra and Flotation Energy are Joint Venture project partners for the White Cross offshore windfarm.
Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios, S.A. (Cobra)
With 80 years of experience, COBRA is a historically significant Group in the development of industrial infrastructure and service provision, and one of the key players in the renewable energy sector in Spain and Latin America. The Group possesses the capacity and determination to develop, build, and operate industrial and energy infrastructures that demand a high level of service, grounded in excellence in integration, technological innovation, and financial robustness.
Our unrivalled knowledge and understanding of floating offshore wind developments is a significant advantage in delivering a high quality and efficient project, coupled with our commitment to environmental stewardship. Our experience as a major player in offshore wind is based on a 50 MW project in operation and over 11.2 GW under development.
Flotation Energy
Flotation Energy, headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, sits at the heart of the energy transition. It’s determined to support the big switch to sustainable, clean and affordable energy through the application of innovative offshore wind technology.
An ambitious offshore wind developer, Flotation Energy has a 13GW portfolio that covers both fixed and floating developments globally, with projects in the UK, Ireland, Taiwan, Japan and Australia. Whilst Flotation Energy develops projects independently, it also recognises the strategic value of partnership and collaboration to deliver proven, cost-effective solutions.