Vattenfall: golden age for floating wind energy is dawning

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As we move to net zero, demand for fossil free electricity is going to increase significantly. The electrification of transport, industry and heat is expected to require at least double the electricity generation we have now. Floating wind turbines is one of the solutions to meet the demand.

Leading European energy company Vattenfall currently has 4.5 GW of offshore wind under construction and in operation and has more than 15 GW of projects in the development pipeline. Offshore wind farms are crucial to accelerate the energy transition away from fossil fuels, securing a sustainable and independent energy supply. But the space to build traditional offshore wind farms in the shallow waters along our coastlines is limited. Ane Mette Lysbech-Kleis, Head of Development at... ... More: Official Press Release Vattenfall

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