Introduction With increasing urgency being placed upon renewable energy sources becoming the global provider, this research report will aim to clarify the opportunities and constraints associated with offshore floating wind turbines and what challenges are faced with comparison to the more vastly used fixed bottom offshore wind turbines.
Problem Statement With wind energy proving a popular choice in the future global energy production, why is floating wind lagging with respect to fixed bottom. What are the current challenges delaying this new technology. Are the current designs viable and what future breakthroughs could there be with regards to floating?
Aims & Objectives/
Research Question/
Hypotheses The research will aim to identify the various designs of floating wind turbines currently used, as well as future designs while providing a review of the opportunities and constraints that seem to be delaying the rollout of this technology.
The report also aims to explain:
The theory behind floating wind
The limitations and advantages of floating wind
How future designs may impact floating wind
Initial Literature Review Design and analysis of available floating wind technologies
The history of floating platforms and where the ideas initiated
Review of fixed bottom wind turbines designs and their opportunities and constraints
Review of emerging wind technologies in order to understand if floating will be able to adapt
Brief Action Plan
(listed in the order they will be completed) Summary on the opportunities and constraints of floating wind
Brief overview of research and development and the theory behind floating platforms.
Review of emerging wind technologies
Conclusion
Introduction
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