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Harnessing the Power of the Sea: Floating Wind Farms

This chapter explores the concept of floating wind farms and how they address the limitations of onshore wind farms. It discusses the benefits of offshore wind energy generation, such as increased reliability and reduced strain on mechanical equipment. The chapter also highlights the innovation of semi-submerged platforms that provide stability to the turbines and prevent drifting. It emphasizes the importance of this development in advancing the climate transition.

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