WindWings®: a leap forward for offshore wind propulsion
The WindWings® from bar technologies installed on the bulk carrier Pyxis Ocean represent a major breakthrough for wind-assisted propulsion. These rigid 37.5-meter wings capture wind power to significantly reduce fuel consumption. Tested over more than 15,000 nautical miles in varied conditions, they have maintained a stable decrease of 11% in emissions. The growing interest of shipowners confirms the potential of this innovation to meet the immediate challenges of reducing the carbon footprint, without relying on energy solutions still under development.
Smooth integration and intelligent optimization
The implementation of WindWings® on the Pyxis Ocean has demonstrated that the addition of these wings does not hinder traditional maritime operations. Thanks to sophisticated navigation algorithms, the system adjusts the orientation of the wings in real time to maximize energy savings according to weather conditions. Encouraged by these results, bar technologies plans to adapt the solution for different types of ships, such as container ships and tankers, with the ambition to mass-produce and integrate wind propulsion into the maritime industry.
Responding to regulatory pressure and accelerating innovation
With the International Maritime Organization imposing strict CO₂ emission reduction targets by 2030, wind-assisted propulsion becomes a strategic alternative to substitute fuels such as LNG or hydrogen. WindWings® offer shipowners an opportunity to anticipate standards while optimizing their operational costs. bar technologies is now seeking to convince all players in the maritime logistics chain to adopt this technology from the design of new ships, in order to initiate a profound transformation of the sector.
Towards industrialization and global standardization
The generalization of WindWings® involves challenges, including the adaptation of port infrastructures and crew training. The industrialization of this technology will also have to meet international standards to allow large-scale adoption. bar technologies is already preparing new tests on various types of ships and is collaborating with shipyards and maritime authorities to validate the economic and environmental efficiency of the system. The goal is to make WindWings® a standard for decarbonized shipping.
To explore the WindWings® innovation and consult the detailed results, visit:
– https://www.rechargenews.com/energy-transition/verdict-is-in-on-windwings-wind-power-test-on-giant-cargo-vessel/2-1-1611771?zephr_sso_ott=0exaQd
– https://www.bartechnologies.uk/
– https://www.renewableenergymagazine.com/wind/union-maritime-and-bar-technologies-mark-milestone-20250605
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