Offshore wind energy is widely regarded as one of the most credible sources for increasing
renewable energy production towards a resilient and decarbonised energy supply …

The global demand for renewable energy is on the rise. Expansion of onshore wind energy
is in many parts of the world limited by societal acceptance, and also ecological impacts are …

Our current 1.1° C warmer world is already affecting natural and human systems in Europe
(very high confidence1). Since AR5, there has been a substantial increase in detected or …

Offshore wind farms (OWFs) are proliferating globally. The submerged parts of their
structures act as artificial reefs, providing new habitats and likely affecting fisheries …

The need for alternative energy systems like offshore wind power to move towards the
Green Deal objectives is undeniable. However, it is also increasingly clear that biodiversity …

This review provides a critical, multi-faceted assessment of the practical contribution tidal
stream energy can make to the UK and British Channel Islands future energy mix. Evidence …

Changes to fisheries that result from offshore wind farm (OWF) installations may be
considered good or bad depending on various stakeholders' perspectives. OWFs can act as …

Renewable energy sectors have been rapidly growing over the last three decades due to
the environmental concerns regarding fossil fuels and increasing demand of energy by …

The secure operation of offshore wind turbines is at risk due to local scour. To mitigate this
risk, effective countermeasures can be implemented to either halt or slow the progression of …

There are substantial knowledge gaps regarding both the bioacoustics and the responses of
animals to sounds associated with pre-construction, construction, and operations of offshore …