Wind energy applied to the maritime sector: how floating wind turbines can provide ship propulsion
The technological and technical innovation taking place in the world of offshore floating wind energy has led to the creation of turbines capable of providing 14,000 kW of power output. Current developments in offshore floating wind power generation combined with the stability technology of water tankers, allow ultra-large turbines providing propulsion to ships. Future research will need to develop methods by which to add low-drag mobility to floating wind turbines in a way that assists ship propulsion. Ships propelled by such technology could likely see service on trans-Pacific routes and trans-Atlantic routes.
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