About
Founded in 2017, X1 Wind is a private headquartered in Barcelona, Spain with approximately 50-200 employees specializing in Wind.
X1 Wind is a technology-driven company specializing in disruptive floating offshore wind platforms. Founded in 2017 by Carlos Casanovas and Alex Raventos, the company builds on over 20 years of offshore renewable energy experience. The proprietary PivotBuoy technology uses a weathervaning downwind concept and single-point mooring system to create cost-effective, scalable floating wind solutions. The company has progressed from proof-of-concept validation (X30 prototype in Canary Islands, 2019-2023) to commercial platform development (X90, X100, X150 platforms). Projects include pre-commercial Mediterranean deployment and commercial installations with 14MW turbines. The company has received backing from EU H2020, EIC Accelerator, CDTI, and private investors including CLUB RG 14.
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
Founded
2017
Employees
50-200
Company Type
Private
Business Models
Value Chain
Industry Memberships
Clúster de l'Energia Eficient de Catalunya
Products
X90 Platform
X100 Platform
X150 Platform
PivotBuoy Technology
Projects
PivotBuoy Project
X30 Canary Islands
X1 ACCELERATOR Project
NextFloat Project
X100 Mediterranean Sea
X150 Commercial Projects
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
Statement of Compliance for Basic Design
X100 Platform Certification
Awards
2025 Merit Award
Premis Emergent 2025 Award
Barcelona 2025 Sustainable SME of the Year
Sustainable SME 2025 Accésit