Review of Recent Offshore Wind Turbine Research and Optimization Methodologies in Their Design

As international efforts to address climate change grow, an increasing number of countries and companies have put forward a clear net zero goal through accelerated renewable-energy development. As a renewable energy source, offshore wind energy has received particular attention from many countries and is a highly active research area. However, the design of offshore wind turbine structures faces challenges due to the large and complex design parameter space as well as different operational requirements and environmental conditions. Advanced optimization technology must be employed to address these challenges. Using an efficient optimization algorithm, it is possible to obtain optimized parameters for offshore wind turbine structures, balancing energy generation performance and the life of the floating wind turbine. This paper presents a review of the types and fundamental principles of several critical optimization technologies along with their application in the design process, with a focus on offshore wind turbine structures. It concludes with a discussion of the future prospects of optimization technology in offshore wind research.

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As international efforts to address climate change grow, many countries and companies have set clear net zero goals by accelerating renewable energy development. Offshore wind energy, as a renewable energy source, has attracted attention and is an active research area. However, the design of offshore wind turbine structures faces challenges, requiring advanced optimization technology to address them.