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Articles | Volume 11, issue 9
Articles | Volume 11, issue 9
https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-11-3745-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-11-3745-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 11, issue 9
Research article
 | 
29 Sep 2026
Research article |  | 29 Sep 2026

Offshore wind profile characteristics and their impact on floating wind turbine power production

Nikolas Angelou and Camille Dubreuil-Boisclair

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We examined how variations in vertical wind profiles influence floating offshore wind turbines. Using data from a turbine in Scotland, we found that wind speed can change unexpectedly with height. These conditions occur frequently and, if not fully characterized, can complicate power curve verification. Our findings highlight the fact that measuring wind across the entire rotor using nacelle-mounted lidars is essential for improving performance assessment and turbine efficiency.
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