Offshore Wind Power : Market Research Report

Offshore Wind Power

Published by: Research Reports International

Published: Feb. 28, 2008 - 75 Pages

Introduction
Summary
Overview of Offshore Wind Power: Overview of Wind Power; The Modern History of Wind Power; Offshore Wind as an Alternative to Onshore Wind; The History of Offshore Wind Power; The Market Potential for Offshore Wind in the U.S. and Europe
Offshore Wind Technology: Overview of Wind Turbine Technology; How Offshore Wind Turbines are Different; Components of Offshore Wind Turbines; Future Improvements in Offshore Wind Turbine Technology
Economics of Offshore Wind: Cost Differences Between Onshore and Offshore Wind; Costs for Developing an Offshore Wind Farm; Reducing Offshore Wind Costs
Challenges to Offshore Wind: Technical Challenges; Financing Challenges; Regulatory Challenges; Environmental Challenges; Other Challenges
Permitting Offshore Wind Projects: U.S. Federal Permitting Process; U.S. State and Local Permitting Process; European Permitting Process
Government Incentives Promoting Offshore Wind: United States; Europe
Major Offshore Wind Farms in Operation: Arklow Bank I; Barrow; Burbo Bank; Egmond aan Zee; Horns Rev; Kentish Flats; Lillgrund; Middelgrunden; Nysted; North Hoyle; Samsø; Scroby Sands
Major Offshore Wind Farms in Development: Allco Rhode Island; Bluewater Wind Delaware; Cape Wind; Hull; Long Island; South Coast; W.E.S.T. Texas; Borkum West; Borkum West II; Butendiek; Côte d'Albâtre; Greater Gabbard; Horns Rev II; London Array; Robin Rigg; NaiKun; Trillium I
Major Offshore Wind Developers: Airtricity; DONG Energy; E.ON; PROKON Nord; Shell WindEnergy; W.E.S.T
Major Offshore Wind Turbine Manufacturers: BARD; Clipper Windpower; GE Wind; Multibrid; Nordex; REpower Systems; Siemens Power Generation; Vestas Wind Systems
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Abstract

Wind power has been the fastest growing industry in the world over the last decade and most wind energy is produced onshore. However, a number of challenges have arisen that make continued onshore wind power deployment more difficult. This has opened the door for offshore wind power development. Offshore wind turbines take advantage of wind speeds which are more constant and stronger than those on land. Larger turbines are used, which translates into greater energy production. Since many large load centers are located near coasts, turbines can be installed closer to load, decreasing transmission losses and reducing congestion. The placement of turbines over-the-horizon and undersea transmission lines eliminate many of the aesthetic concerns that are common with onshore turbines.

Offshore Wind Power aims to provide the reader with a thorough understanding of what offshore wind is, how offshore wind turbine technology works, how projects are permitted, and what challenges exist in the deployment of offshore wind power. It also aims to provide an understanding of the potential market for offshore wind in the U.S. and Europe. The report includes descriptions of numerous projects in operation and in development. It also describes several offshore wind developers and turbine manufacturers, and some of the projects they are participating in to advance offshore wind power. This report provides the information necessary for industry participants to start thinking about how offshore wind can play a role in meeting society’s growing energy demands.

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