Offshore wind developments hindered by floating fixation

This is the view of Singapore headquartered Enterprize Energy, a low carbon energy developer that said it is taking a ‘resource-first’ approach to the energy transition.

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The Carbon Trust has found that development at deep water sites of over 60m would boost European offshore wind capacity by 4TW and US capacity by 2TW. To unlock this capacity turbine foundations need to be installed in areas with siting challenges such as uneven seabed and powerful tidal conditions.

In a statement, Ian Hatton, chairman, Enterprize Energy commented: “Floating platform designs are lauded as the solution to deep-water challenges, with a number of exciting projects having demonstrated commercial viability at certain sites. However, the positioning of floating wind as the primary route to unlocking deep-water capacity at a global scale is stifling the development of regional production hubs and impacting the cost-effectiveness of potential projects. Innovative foundation designs beyond floating platforms must not be left out of the conversation.”