TY - CONF TI - Assessing environmental impacts of offshore wind farms: lessons learned and recommendations for the future AU - Rahman, F AU - Kumar, P T2 - 1st International Conference on Power and Energy Systems AB - The worldwide shift towards sustainable energy resources has spurred a notable uptick in the establishment of deep-sea offshore wind farms. Offshore wind power emerges as a hopeful remedy to combat climate change and decrease the reliance on fossil fuels. Nevertheless, the establishment, functioning, and decommissioning of these offshore wind farms carry the possibility of causing adverse environmental consequences. This research undertakes a thorough evaluation of the environmental consequences of offshore wind farms located in deep waters, intending to assess their potential impacts on marine ecosystems, wildlife, seafloor habitats, and coastal communities through an extensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The findings from this assessment provide valuable insights for sustainable offshore wind farm development, emphasizing responsible planning and environmental stewardship to achieve a balance between renewable energy generation and environmental conservation. DA - 2024/06// PY - 2024 SP - 10 PB - EDP Sciences UR - https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/abs/2024/70/e3sconf_icpes2024_03014/e3sconf_icpes2024_03014.html DO - doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202454003014 LA - English KW - Wind Energy KW - Floating Offshore Wind KW - Chemicals KW - EMF KW - Habitat Change KW - Noise KW - Birds KW - Fish KW - Invertebrates KW - Physical Environment KW - Sediment Transport KW - Environmental Impact Assessment ER -