Statoil launched the world’s first floating wind turbine this weekend.
Named the Hywind, the 2.3 megawatt turbine combines technologies from both the wind farming industry and the oil and gas sectors. It is to be tested off the coast of Norway for two years.
According to Alexandra Gjorv of Statoil’s new energy division, the technology “should help move offshore wind farms out of sight”.
This would benefit military radar operations, the shipping industry, fisheries, bird life as well as tourism.
"Taking wind turbines to sea presents new opportunities. The wind is stronger and more consistent [and] areas are large,” said Ms Gjorv.
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