Global Offshore Wind Scenario: A Review

Abstract

Every single ecosystem and environment is on the brink of destruction due to the adverse effects of global warming and pollution caused by the millions of machines and power plants operating all around the world, which primarily use fossil fuels, generating mammoth amounts of greenhouse gases. It is high time that we take action against this ruthless destruction by substituting conventional fossil fuels with green energy sources to generate power. This paper analyzes the current and past trends and developments in the offshore wind energy sector, all across the major regions of the globe, along with transmission, grid and novel power electronic converters, and wind turbine technology. Economics and life cycle assessments have been included to give an overall idea of the economic and financial side of the offshore wind farm sector.