In 2009 the founders of the company came up with the idea to design a multi-turbine wind energy platform that makes it possible to build wind energy parks on the oceans without having to bother about the depth. So, wind parks may be where there are best winds instead of limiting the park development to shallow waters. According to the European Wind Energy Association the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for offshore wind is currently around 40%. Also there is an increasing need for reduced visual impact due to the NIMBY effect (Not In My Backyard), driving the wind energy industry further out at sea. The basic idea at Hexicon was to attach the mooring in a central turret and turn the whole platform, so that the wind always comes from one direction. The founders have shipbuilding background.
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