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At Windeed we are thrilled to introduce the great individuals who are joining the Windeed board, advancing the floating wind energy industry. With their diverse backgrounds and wealth of experience in entrepreneurship and global industry, they are poised to take Windeed to the next phase of the journey to commercialize its innovative floater concept and build partnerships. Windeed is delighted to welcome its new board members: Christer Parkegren – Chairman With his long entrepreneurial journey and expertise in growth strategies and international business, he is a true asset to the Windeed team. Christer's background as the founder of VG Power and his key roles at ABB and Voith Hydro demonstrate his abilities. As Chairman of Prevas and through his involvement in various national and international companies, Christer has proven himself as a dynamic and visionary leader. His international experience and focus on developing growth and profitable strategies will be of great value to Windeed. Anders Lindberg Anders brings solid global industrial experience, having served as an EVP at Ørsted offshore wind and currently heading Wärtsilä Energy. With his impressive track record in managing large global industrial organizations, including his roles at Dellner Couplers AB and Bombardier Transportation, Anders has showcased his relevant and strong business development skills. His expertise in complex sales, project management, system integration, and innovation will be instrumental in driving Windeed’s strategy. Linda Burenius Linda brings strong environmental focus and experience. As the former Chairman of the board of the Swedish Wind Energy Association and her key roles at Global Challenges Foundation and OX2, Linda has consistently demonstrated her commitment to sustainability. Her extensive experience in advocacy, communication, management, and relationship building makes her a change leader with a creative problem-solving approach. Linda's knowledge in environmental and climate issues will be instrumental in driving initiatives forward. Bertil Moritz , founder and CEO of Windeed, will remain in the board. As Windeed transitions into the commercial phase, the distinct qualities and experiences of each board member are set to benefit the company immensely. Anders' strategy implementation, Christer's startup acumen, and Linda's strong advocacy for renewable energy all converge, enabling Windeed to accelerate its mission. Stay tuned for more updates on Windeed's progress!

A group of six resourceful students from Uppsala University have significantly contributed to floating wind farm development during their three-month research project at Windeed. The students, Mattias Blavier, Elin Granath, Emelie Jin, Elin Johansson, Axel Svensson, and Kristina Thylin, embarked on this project as part of their Bachelor Theses in the energy systems program. Their research aimed to optimize the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for a typical floating wind farm site, scrutinizing several factors including wind rose data, turbine wake effects, bathymetry, and mooring system requirements. Tom McKay, Project Development Lead at Windeed, commended the students' contribution to the organization, stating, "Their time here has been a valuable learning journey, benefiting both the students and Windeed alike." Floating wind power is recognized by one of the most cost-effective ways to quickly increase renewable energy production with minimal impact on urban and rural landscapes. The research conducted by these students has provided fresh insights into this form of energy production, reinforcing its potential for the future. Windeed applauds the hard work and dedication displayed by the students from Uppsala University and looks forward to observing their continued contributions to renewable energy in the future.

Windeed, a Swedish company that develops innovative floating offshore wind power solutions, has been selected to Sting's Incubate Deeptech program. Windeed receives support and coaching from Sting's experienced entrepreneurs and experts, as well as access to a network of investors, partners and customers. “We are very excited and honored to be part of Sting's deeptech program. This is a great opportunity for us to accelerate our development and commercialization of our innovative floating offshore wind power solution. Windeed has a huge potential to contribute to the global energy transition, and we are eager to make it happen with our partners and customers." said Bertil Moritz, founder and CEO of Windeed. Sting's Incubate Deeptech is a 18-24 months program designed for startups with advanced technologies that can solve global challenges and create positive impact. The program offers tailor-made coaching, workshops, funding opportunities and access to Sting's extensive network of industry experts, investors and potential customers. Sting has been named the “Best Accelerator in the world” and is the main runway for Startups in Stockholm. Windeed’s floater is a low-weight and low-acceleration force solution for offshore wind turbines. Utilizing proven and commonly available industrial manufacturing and assembly processes, it offers the market one of the highest production rate of any floater. Its competitive price and superior performance results in a lower levelized cost of energy (LCOE) compared to other known solutions on the market. For more info, contact: hakan.normark@windeed.se