A review on development of offshore wind energy conversion system. (17th September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Li, Jinjiang; Wang, Guandao; Li, Zhiheng; Yang, Shaolong; Chong, Wen Tong; Xiang, Xianbo
• Other Names: Chen Wei‐Hsin guestEditor.; Chong Wen Tong guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of energy research. Volume 44:Number 12(2020)
• Page Start: 9283
• Page End: 9297
• Publication Date: 2020-09-17
• Subjects: offshore wind energy -- offshore wind energy conversion (OWEC) -- offshore wind energy device (OWED) -- renewable energy -- wind energy conversion system -- wind turbine technology; Power resources -- Periodicals; Power (Mechanics) -- Periodicals; Power resources -- Research -- Periodicals; 621.042
• DOI: 10.1002/er.5751
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0363-907X

Abstract

Summary: Wind energy conversion system, aiming to convert mechanical energy of air flow into electrical energy has been widely concerned in recent decades. According to the installation sites, the wind energy conversion system can be divided into land‐based wind conversion system and offshore wind energy conversion (OWEC) system. Compared to land‐based wind energy technology, although OWEC started later, it has attracted more attentions due to its significant advantages in sufficient wind energy, low wind shear, high power output and low land occupancy rate. In this paper, the principle of wind energy conversion and the development status of offshore wind power in the world are briefly introduced at first. And then, the advantages and disadvantages of several offshore wind energy device (OWED), such as horizontal axis OWED, vertical axis OWED and cross axis OWED are compared. Subsequently, several major constraints, such as complex marine environment, deep‐sea power transmission and expensive cost of equipment installation faced by offshore wind conversion technology are presented and comprehensively analysed. Finally, based on the summary and analysis of some emerging technologies and the current situation of offshore wind energy utilization, the development trend of offshore wind power is envisioned. In the future, it is expected to witness multi‐energy complementary, key component optimization and intelligent control strategy for smooth energy generation of offshore wind power systems. Abstract : Offshore wind energy conversion (OWEC) has attracted intensive attentions due to its significant advantages in sufficient wind energy, high power output and low land occupancy rate. This article firstly introduces the state‐of‐the‐art of the development status of the offshore wind energy technology worldwide, and then comprehensively analyzes the advantages and constraints of the OWEC technology. Finally, the future development trend of the offshore wind energy is envisioned.