Description

Chapter 3: OVERVIEW OF THE ANTICIPATED FLOATING OFFSHORE WIND STRUCTURES

This chapter provides an overview of the anticipated floating offshore wind (FLOW) structures proposed for deployment within the Celtic Sea.

It outlines the principal structural types, configurations, and design parameters currently considered viable for regional application. The section summarises available datasets, technical references, and relevant design standards informing FLOW structure selection and characterisation. The information presented establishes the baseline understanding required to support subsequent assessments of technical feasibility and environmental interactions across the study area.