Offshore Wind Turbines
摘要
This chapter, centred on the most mature ocean technology, explains the operating principles of offshore wind turbines, then compares fixed-bottom foundations and floating platforms, linking each to water depth, seabed conditions, and installation trade-offs. It introduces farm-level design—array layouts and wake interactions—and uses global deployment snapshots to show how policy, supply chains, and site conditions shape regional trajectories. Finally, it addresses the hard problems engineers are tackling now: integrated digital workflows for modelling, monitoring, and maintenance to reduce uncertainty and costs across design and operations.