Power from the seas – Why wind farms will turn into multi-source offshore energy parks

Abstract

The European offshore energy system is in the middle of a massive transformation that is driven by the ambitious large-scale targets for offshore wind expansion. In order to ensure a sustainable long-term development of the energy system on- and offshore, it’s crucial to foster a continuous innovation. With offshore floating solar and wave energy, the EU SCORES project demonstrates the integration of two innovative offshore energy technologies in offshore wind farms. To this end, the project demonstrates the technical feasibility while addressing key stakeholder challenges and specific scenarios for the large-scale implementation of multi-use energy parks.