Wind turbines see growth as world combats an energy crisis

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

Are wind turbines the answer? Offshore wind pipeline projects have been growing at a record pace with the United Kingdom leading the charge. The country is currently planning on expanding its wind capacity by 1,000 floating foundations in surrounding waters by 2030. Globally, the world is expected to have 3,200 by the same time period.

Offshore floating windmills are offering an opportunity for the U.K. and neighboring EU to tackle the crippling energy crisis sweeping across its continent. State-of-the-art technology is available, if only we all reach out for it.

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