Bill Gates-backed Startup To Test Unique Floating Wind Platform That Can Be Folded

Aikido Technologies is revolutionizing offshore wind energy with its foldable floating wind platform, backed by Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Fellows program.

The innovative platform cuts construction time in half, thanks to its modular design using pins instead of welding.

Its foldable structure saves space, reducing transport costs by two-thirds—making deployment from smaller ports easier than ever.

Built in just 40 hours, the platform’s scaled-down version will undergo real-world testing in Mississippi, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Despite its groundbreaking potential, Aikido's CEO is looking overseas for growth, citing U.S. challenges like inflation, supply chain issues, and political hurdles.

Countries like Scotland, France, Japan, and South Korea are driving offshore wind innovation with better incentives and strong government backing.

Aikido sees massive potential in Scotland, where floating wind projects could generate over 5.4 GW of power in the coming years.