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A lot of interesting engineering research into floating offshore wind is being done at University of Maine. They have some prototypes producing power. Understan
by calt 9y ago
A lot of interesting engineering research into floating offshore wind is being done at University of Maine.
They have some prototypes producing power.
Understanding the characteristics of the carbon composites has, AFAIK, been the major limiting factor in their more widespread production.
https://composites.umaine.edu/offshorewind/ https://composites.umaine.edu/offshorewind/
- Qworg 9y agoThey desperately need to get a proven production model into the water. There are working fields already deployed: https://arstechnica.com/science/2017/10/first-floating-wind-farm-built-by-offshore-oil-company-delivers-electricity/ https://arstechnica.com/science/2017/10/first-floating-wind-...