Abuoyant future for offshore wind: Floating wind systems are on the cusp of a huge transformation as they transition from pilot projects to commercial-sized wind farms

Abstract

OFFSHORE wind farms are becoming a familiar site in prime shallow-water locations around the world, from South Korea to the North Sea. Most of these are anchored in the seabed, but winds are stronger and more consistent further offshore, so energy companies are turning their attention to deeper waters unsuitable for anchored turbines.