Korean
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Offshore Onshore
An offshore wind farm consists of wind turbines
installed in oceans or large bodies of water to
generate electricity from stronger, more
consistent wind. These farms produce higher
energy output than onshore wind farms but
require complex construction and maintenance in
marine environments. They are crucial for
reducing carbon emissions and advancing global
renewable energy efforts.
Europe is the world leader in
offshore wind power, with
the first offshore wind farm
(Vindeby) being installed in
Denmark in 1991. In 2009,
the average nameplate
capacity of an offshore wind
turbine in Europe was about
3 MW, and the capacity of
future turbines was
expected to increase to 5
MW.[
As of 2023, the UK has
Denmark is a global around 2,500 offshore wind
leader in offshore wind turbines spread across 40
energy, and it operational offshore wind
currently has around farms.
1,300 offshore wind
turbines in operation
across several As of 2023, Germany has around
offshore wind farms. 1,700 offshore wind turbines across
30 operational offshore wind farms.
Opportunities:
• Tech
Innovation
• Manufacturing and
Infrastructure
• Project Development and
Financing
• Job Creation and
Skills
• Sustainability and
Environment
Challenges
•
:
High Costs
• Technical and Engineering
Challenges
• Supply Chain Limitations
• Environmental Concerns
• Economic and marketing risks
Conclusion
:
Offshore wind farms present a major opportunity for clean energy by
harnessing strong and consistent winds over water to reduce carbon
emissions. However, challenges like high installation costs, complex
maintenance, and environmental concerns remain significant. With
technological advancements and growing investments, offshore wind
farms are becoming more efficient and vital for a sustainable energy
future.
Thank you for attention!
Bakhodirova
Renewable energy 2
Farangiz
course
13.12.2