The Impact of Offshore Wind Farms on the Marine Environment

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Title: The Impact of Offshore Wind Farms on the Marine Environment

Author:

Steen, H.; Nilssen, K.; Agnalt, A.; Alvsvag, J.; Asplin, L.; Jelmert, A.; Dalen, J.; Dahl, E.

Publication Date:

January 1, 2008

Document Number:

9-2008

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Institute of Marine Research (IMR)

Technology:

Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind

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Steen, H.; Nilssen, K.; Agnalt, A.; Alvsvag, J.; Asplin, L.; Jelmert, A.; Dalen, J.; Dahl, E. (2008). The Impact of Offshore Wind Farms on the Marine Environment (Report No. 9-2008). Report by Institute of Marine Research (IMR).

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Abstract

There is an increasing need for energy. Considerable efforts are being made to develop environmentally friendly energy sources. Generating electric energy using wind turbines is one of the methods that has gained widespread, international acceptance. In Norway wind turbine farms are established as well, and more farms are planned for the coming years. Most farms are land based, but from several reasons there are increasing interests in offshore wind farms.