Engineers have been challenged to help cut the cost of offshore wind energy in a UK government-backed competition that is offering up to £100,000 worth of technical assessment to the finalists. The Carbon Trust, a low-carbon-technology think-tank, hopes that the contest, which is open to engineers and designers worldwide, will uncover novel wind-turbine foundation designs suitable for deep-sea locations. Foundations are a major component of offshore installations and can account for up to 20 per cent of project costs at depths of between 30m and 60m.
Green Marine
about 17 years ago
Wind-energy contest
Engineers have been challenged to help cut the cost of offshore wind energy in a UK government-backed competition that is offering up to £100,000 worth of technical assessment to the finalists. The Carbon Trust, a low-carbon-technology think-tank, hopes that the contest, which is open to engineers a
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