Energy

Wind Energy

Due to better wind conditions and reduced conflict potential when applying for acreage, the wind industry is currently moving offshore.

Europe leads the world in development of offshore wind power, due to strong wind resources and shallow water in the North Sea, and limitations on suitable locations on land due to dense populations and existing developments. So far all offshore wind turbines have been installed with fixed foundation, restricting current wind farms to shallow waters.

The big wind power potential at deep waters is unexploited so far.