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 …

Offshore wind energy is expanding globally and new floating wind turbine technology now
allows wind energy developments in areas previously too deep for fixed-platform turbines …

The wind wake effect of offshore wind farms affects the hydrodynamical conditions in the
ocean, which has been hypothesized to impact marine primary production. So far only little …

At the end of their operational life time offshore wind farms need to be decommissioned.
How and to what extent the removal of the underwater structures impairs the ecosystem that …

Offshore wind farms (OWFs) and their associated cables, foundations and scour protection
are often constructed in soft-sediment environments. This introduction of hard substrate has …

Hong Kong seeks to achieve a low carbon future by investing in renewable energy
solutions. With almost all its energy demand met by imported supply, primarily from …

Artificial substrates associated with renewable offshore energy infrastructure, such as
floating offshore wind farms, enable the establishment of benthic communities with a …

Offshore wind energy is considered as one of the most promising resources of clean and
renewable energy to replace fossil fuels. Additionally, its cost is expected to be lower than …

In this study,“artificial reef”(AR) impacts of offshore windfarms (OWFs) on the surrounding
soft-sediments were investigated. Benthic grab samples were collected at nearby (37.5 m) …

Steel monopile support structures for offshore wind turbines require protection from
corrosion and consideration with respect to biofouling on their external and internal …