Floating wind pioneer Ideol has added over €8m ($9m) to its war chest as it gears for commercialisation of its innovative 'damping pool' foundation concept.

The Ciotat, France-based technology company has received fresh capital investment from German offshore contractor Siem and Japanese engineering giant Hitachi Zosen, as well as from European private equity fund Amundi, as part of plans to offer a "turnkey" delivery for floating wind projects around the world.