Electric Power ›› 2020, Vol. 53 ›› Issue (7): 100-105,112.DOI: 10.11930/j.issn.1004-9649.202004140

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Review on Floating Foundation Structures for Offshore Wind Turbines

ZHOU Xuhong1,2, WANG Yuhang1,2, DENG Ran1,2   

  1. 1. School of Civil Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China;
    2. Research Center for Steel Structure Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
  • Received:2020-04-17 Revised:2020-05-01 Published:2020-07-05
  • Supported by:
    This work is supported by the Consulting Research Project of Chinese Academy of Engineering (No.2018-XY-25) and the Project of Chongqing Science and Technology Bureau (No.cstc2017jcyj-yszxX0001)

Abstract: With the gradual increase of renewable and clean energy demand in China, the development of onshore wind energy tends to be saturated. It is an inevitable trend for wind power to be applied in offshore and deep-sea areas. The development and engineering application of floating foundation structures are the key technical measures to promote this trend. This paper comprehensively reviews the applicable depth range, basic types, mooring system, fabrication and installation of floating foundation structure for offshore wind turbines, which aims to provide technical references for the development of wind power in offshore and deep-sea areas.

Key words: offshore wind turbines, floating foundation, mooring system, spar, semi-submersible, tension-leg