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Assessment of the Potential of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines in the Red Sea

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  • Ahmed Al-Balawi
  • Nora Nezamuddin
  • Frank Felder
  • Abdelrahman Muhsen
  • Amro Elshurafa

    (King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center)

Abstract

Floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs) have recently gained traction and are being installed in several regions of Europe and Asia. These turbines use the same technology as typical offshore wind turbines but are not directly anchored to the seabed. Instead, they are tethered with mooring lines and can float in the water within a predefined range of movement. This feature could enable development opportunities in areas with a water depth greater than 60 meters (i.e., the limit of current seabed-anchored offshore wind turbines). One of the main obstacles in developing offshore wind turbines in the Red Sea is the water depth, which is greater than 60 meters. Hence, FOWTs are a viable option.

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  • Ahmed Al-Balawi & Nora Nezamuddin & Frank Felder & Abdelrahman Muhsen & Amro Elshurafa, 2024. "Assessment of the Potential of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines in the Red Sea," Discussion Papers ks--2024-dp11, King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center.
    • Handle: RePEc:prc:dpaper:ks--2024-dp11
    DOI: 10.30573/KS--2024-DP11
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