Dutch Deep-tech start-up C1 Connections BV has secured an funding from SHIFT Make investments and Dolfin Capital. The funds can be used to additional develop the crew, develop the enterprise, and put together for industrial scale supply of C1 Wedge Connection fasteners for offshore wind farms.
The C1 Wedge Connection™ is a patented novel wind turbine connection know-how. The C1 Wedge Connection™, developed by C1 Connections BV, is a high-capacity connection that may be put in quicker and safer than standard bolted flange connections. It may be utilized in off- and onshore wind generators, each in turbine towers and foundations. In August 2023 the know-how acquired the A-level part certificates by DNV.
The event of the C1 Wedge Connection began early 2017, and it was launched within the first wind turbine in 2021. This wind turbine has been working efficiently for two years. Extra implementations in wind generators are deliberate for 2024.
The C1 Wedge Connection can ship the excessive capability that’s wanted for the subsequent era wind generators. The last word and fatigue hundreds proceed to extend with wind generators persevering with to develop in dimension and being put in on websites in more and more harsh environmental situations, or on floating platforms. The C1 Wedge Connection not solely technically permits the development of bigger wind generators, it can additionally enhance the LCOE by decreasing CAPEX and OPEX whereas permitting safer set up.
With the offshore wind trade battling with grouted and bolted connections the C1 Wedge Connection provides a confirmed different that may be seen as a one-on-one different for the standard bolted L-flange.
Jasper Winkes, Managing Director, C1 Connections BV: “SHIFT make investments has a very good match with us they usually have a transparent give attention to the businesses that may drive the vitality transition. The funding from SHIFT Make investments and Dolfin Capital will assist us to commercially introduce the developed know-how in industrial scale windfarms.”
Koen Hooning, Funding Supervisor at SHIFT make investments: “We now have spoken to many alternative gamers within the offshore wind market, from OEMs to builders, in addition to installers and advisors. The quantity of optimistic suggestions on this industrial due diligence was overwhelming. The entire trade is aware of the issue and sees that C1 offers a robust answer. We consider that with our funding and help, C1 Connections can contribute to accelerating the vitality transition.” Supply: C1 Connections
