Floating offshore wind: what challenges?

A dozen challenges for floating offshore wind projects are ranked in this 4-page note, by reviewing 50 recent patents across the industry. We model these challenges are likely to double capex and levelized costs, compared with traditional offshore wind. The potential for floating offshore wind is also location dependent, with inherent advantages, for example, in Norway relative to China, due to sea depths and construction facilities.

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