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Moment of truth nears for would-be floating wind disruptors

Enthusiasm for a thriving supply chain in the Iberian peninsula is tempered by concerns over permitting delays as X1 Wind and Gazelle get set for crucial pilots

The X30 floating offshore prototype, tested in the Canary Islands, will be scaled up to house an 8.5MW turbine off Catalonia
The X30 floating offshore prototype, tested in the Canary Islands, will be scaled up to house an 8.5MW turbine off CataloniaPhoto: Alejandro Sosa Lopez/X1 Wind
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Published 7 May 2025, 07:22Updated 7 May 2025, 07:24
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