Three UK wind propulsion projects have secured funding during the Clean maritime demonstration competition round 6. Research and development match-funding is given to support the design and development of clean maritime solutions towards commercialisation.
[Department for Transport and Innovate UK]
Anemoi + Cape Horn Engineering (£1.4 million) – 3.5m Rotor Sail aerodynamic and folding innovation
GT Wings (£1 million+ project) Project AirTwin: AI Control, Weather Routing & Digital Twin Systems for Optimal Wind-Assisted Ship Performance
Southern Spars/Drift Energy (£400,000+ project) Low Cost Commercial DynaRig