American Offshore Energy

Innovative Offshore Wind Technology

American Offshore Energy (AOE) specializes in the development of offshore, floating, vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs).

These turbines feature a wider base and a significantly lower center of gravity compared to horizontal axis wind turbines (HAWTs), allowing them to float effortlessly and be placed cost-effectively in optimal Class 6 wind areas. AOE's patented VAWT technology incorporates a single moving component, the rotor, which is supported at the perimeter by near-frictionless patented radial air bearings. This design facilitates direct drive energy generation, eliminating the need for an entire drive line. AOE's VAWTs are not only less expensive and quicker to construct but also achieve a 50% cost reduction per megawatt, offer shorter delivery times, and require less maintenance compared to traditional HAWTs.

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has estimated that the offshore wind resource exceeds 1,000 GW for the continental United States.