@XRotorProject

Horizon 2020 funded research project developing a disruptive new offshore wind turbine concept known as the X-Rotor. https://xitter.cf/t.co/nHXV4Dhc12

Joined February 2021
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X-ROTOR is a #H2020 project working to develop a radical new offshore wind turbine concept with the potential to significantly reduce the cost of wind power generation. The project is led by @UniStrathclyde with partners from @NTNUnorway @tudelft @ucc @GErenewables @CENER_Energia
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X-Rotor project retweeted
David McMillan@DavidWindOps31 May 2024
Standing room only for the presentation of Luis Recalde on the @UniStrathclyde X-Rotor concept. #torque2024 #bigcrowdforday4 @XRotorProject
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The X-ROTOR project outputs can be readily accessed through our Zenodo page. Read our reports and publications at zenodo.org/communities/x-rot…
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The X-ROTOR #H2020 project was covered by a recent article in @HorizonMagEU, with contributions from Prof Bill Leithead and Dr James Carroll @UniStrathclyde @StrathEng @HorizonEU
Horizon Magazine@HorizonMagEU25 Mar 2024
Rethinking wind power’s towers and turbines. Read the story ➡️ bit.ly/3IPTEiC #ResearchImpactEU
A wind turbine and the Horizon Magazine logo at the bottom.

ALT A wind turbine and the Horizon Magazine logo at the bottom.

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Prof Bill Leithead @UniStrathclyde kicks off proceedings for the X-ROTOR #H2020 project final event at @WindEurope Expo in Bilbao. – at Bilbao, Spain
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Attending #WindEurope in #Bilbao? Join us Weds 20-Mar to learn more about X-ROTOR, a radical offshore wind turbine concept.
Details of the final event of the X-ROTOR H2020 funded project, which will take place at the Wind Europe Annual Event in Bilbao 20-Mar-2024.

ALT Details of the final event of the X-ROTOR H2020 funded project, which will take place at the Wind Europe Annual Event in Bilbao 20-Mar-2024.

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In the presence of Commissioner @KadriSimson, 24 EU Ministers of Energy and many leading #WindIndustry stakeholders signed up to a European Wind Charter today. It is 1 of the 15 actions of the #WindPowerPackage Action Plan, presented in October. europa.eu/!7yvJwN
Signature of the wind charter, today at the Energy Council in Brussels.

ALT Signature of the wind charter, today at the Energy Council in Brussels.

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Peter Deeney and Luke Smith from UCC representing X-ROTOR at the @WindEnergyIRL Trade Show in Dublin, Ireland.
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Today's researcher spotlight is on Adhyanth Giri Ajay from @tudelft Adhyanth is a PhD candidate in the wind energy section of the Faculty of Aerospace; his research focuses on computational aerodynamics and aeroelastics of vertical-axis wind turbines. #TUDelft #H2020
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Today's researcher spotlight is on Manon Clairbaux from @UCC Manon is working with @GannetGuy and the wider UCC team to understand the environmental implications of the X-ROTOR design.
Profile of Manon Clairbaux postdoctoral researcher at University College Cork who is exploring the environmental implications of the X-ROTOR design

ALT Profile of Manon Clairbaux postdoctoral researcher at University College Cork who is exploring the environmental implications of the X-ROTOR design

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rte.ie/news/munster/2023/070…

Report recommends creation of offshore wind agency

The establishment of a National Floating Offshore Wind development agency is one of the key recommendations in the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce report.

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Today's spotlight is on David Bensason from @tudelft David is a PhD candidate in the wind energy section of the Faculty of Aerospace #TUDelft #H2020
Spotlight on David Bensason, PhD researcher at Delft University of Technology

ALT Spotlight on David Bensason, PhD researcher at Delft University of Technology

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X-ROTOR #H2020 project participants convened in Barcelona this week for a general assembly hosted by partner @GErenewables. We discussed work to date and planing further steps across the different work packages. The meeting was a very productive and very enjoyable gathering.
Group photograph of the attendees as the X-ROTOR project general assembly held in Barcelona on 27 June 2023

ALT Group photograph of the attendees as the X-ROTOR project general assembly held in Barcelona on 27 June 2023

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Today's spotlight is on Jack Williamson from @Strath_FAI @UniStrathclyde Jack works with @gjallan9 examining systemwide impact of X-Rotor, including on job creation.
Spotlight on Jack Williamson, Research Assistant at the University of Strathclyde

ALT Spotlight on Jack Williamson, Research Assistant at the University of Strathclyde

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Really good engagement at the recent X-ROTOR public dialogue session held in the Ionad Pobail Chionn Mhálanna, Co. Donegal, Ireland.
Dr Peter Deeney from University College Cork commences proceedings at the X-ROTOR public dialogue session in Malin Head, Co. Donegal, Ireland

ALT Dr Peter Deeney from University College Cork commences proceedings at the X-ROTOR public dialogue session in Malin Head, Co. Donegal, Ireland

Nicola Baxter (University of Strathclyde) and Peter Deeney (University College Cork) greeting the attendees at the X-ROTOR public dialogue session in Malin Head, Co Donegal, Ireland.

ALT Nicola Baxter (University of Strathclyde) and Peter Deeney (University College Cork) greeting the attendees at the X-ROTOR public dialogue session in Malin Head, Co Donegal, Ireland.

Luke Smith, Dorcas Mikindani, Peter Deeney (all University College Cork), Nicola Baxter (University College Cork), and Kevin Campbell (local resident) outside Ionad Pobail Chionn Mhálanna, where the recent X-ROTOR public dialogue took place

ALT Luke Smith, Dorcas Mikindani, Peter Deeney (all University College Cork), Nicola Baxter (University College Cork), and Kevin Campbell (local resident) outside Ionad Pobail Chionn Mhálanna, where the recent X-ROTOR public dialogue took place

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Today's spotlight is on Peter Deeney from @ucc_cppu research group at the @eriucc Peter is part of the @UCC multidisciplinary team exploring the social, economic and environmental dimensions of the X-ROTOR turbine design.
Spotlight on Peter Deeney, Senior Postdoctoral Researcher at University College Cork

ALT Spotlight on Peter Deeney, Senior Postdoctoral Researcher at University College Cork

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X-Rotor project retweeted
@peterdeeney@PeterDeeney24 May 2023
#WESC2023 @XRotorProject @eriucc @ucc_cppu @UniStrathclyde @UCCResearch
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Breffni Lennon (@UCC ) & Nicola Baxter (@UniStrathclyde) show off the X-ROTOR banner at today’s project focused mini symposium WESC2023 #H2020
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X-ROTOR mini-symposium at #WESC2023. Project lead Prof. William Leithead presents an overview of the @XRotorProject offshore wind concept. #H2020
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X-ROTOR mini-symposium at #WESC2023. @breffnilennon presenting the work on nontechnical barriers to marine renewables led by the multidisciplinary UCC team #H2020
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Replying to @UniStrathclyde
@UniStrathclyde's Prof. William Leithead takes the audience through the @XRotorProject concept #novel #windturbine #design #WESC2023
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