Potential of China’s offshore wind energy

Floating offshore wind, which can operate in deep ocean waters, is a potential source for increasing renewable energy production (1). By 2035, 11 to 25% of all new offshore wind projects worldwide will feature floating equipment (2). However, this energy strategy faces technical, economic, and ecological challenges (3). By the end of 2021, only 17 floating offshore wind projects existed globally, with a cumulative installed capacity of only 142.37 MW (4). Countries planning massive investment in floating offshore wind farms, such as China, must ensure that the infrastructure is efficient and environmentally responsible.