Tension-leg floating platform that is particularly suitable for harnessing wind energy

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PATENT NO 9573662
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14434035

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The invention shows improved operational conditions. It comprises a floating structure with a single floating central body (1), provided with an elongated configuration according to a longitudinal direction, wherein the lower portion of the central body (1) is intended to be submerged. It additionally comprises: a base (3) located in the upper portion of the central body (1) to support at least one wind turbine (4); and at least four legs (2) located in the lower portion of the central body (1) and provided with: a) a first end, by which they are integrally attached to the central body (1); b) a second end, opposite to the first end, and more distant from the central body (1); and c) at least a porch (6) located in the second end of each leg (2), said porch (6) comprising a first drilling (12) in longitudinal direction to anchor the floating platform to the sea bed (5).

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IBERDROLA INGENIERIA Y CONSTRUCCION S A U48950 ERANDIO (VIZCAYA)

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Amate, López Juan Erandio, ES 2 16
Caicoya, Ferreiro Marta Erandio, ES 1 16
Couñago, Lorenzo Bernardino Erandio, ES 4 16
Gómez, Alonso Pablo Erandio, ES 1 16
Sainz, Avila Oscar Erandio, ES 2 16

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