Offshore Wind Energy – Sector Growth, Impacts, and Demand for Specialized Vessels

Written by Roberta Souza

Published on 11/02/2021 at 16:28

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The Offshore Wind Energy Sector Grows Every Year. More Than 150 New Wind Projects Are Expected in the Next Five Years

Offshore wind energy is one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources in recent years. It is clean energy generated from the wind, which captures kinetic energy through the blades of wind turbines and converts it into mechanical energy and electrical energy. However, as projects and their turbines develop, the demand for specialized installation vessels will increase.

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The pieces of onshore turbines are usually transported by ships and barges, which reduces some logistical difficulties. As there are no tunnels or streets to limit the size of the components that can be passed, offshore turbines tend to be larger and can capture more energy, generating twice the energy compared to onshore wind farms.

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