I am an American evolutionary biologist with a Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology. I am based at Rutgers University, where I specialize in studying biodiversity, evolution, and genomics.
suggests that, when it comes to improving the offshore wind industry’s environmental footprint, building bigger turbines may be the wave of the future.
According to their simulation, an overall energy capacity of 108 gigawatts was achieved with a third of the individual wind turbines using the larger, 15 megawatt structures.“Larger turbines have greater rotor diameters, allowing them to capture more wind and generate more electricity,” state the researchers. “Additionally, taller turbines can produce more energy due to the faster and more consistent winds found at higher altitudes, resulting in a more stable and reliable source of energy.
Moreover, it is reasonable to expect that vessel traffic during the construction phase would be reduced if only a third of the windmills needed to be constructed. This is important, as decreased vessel traffic means fewer potential collisions with marine mammals.The researchers also show, through their simulations, that larger wind turbines spaced at wider intervals would likely have a smaller effect on local climate conditions–which is another important environmental consideration.
Given this information, the researchers suggest that the European Union explores the possibility of replacing its 5 megawatt turbines in the North Sea with larger models.
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