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Floating wind farms are similar to a regular wind farm, but the difference is that
they float in the middle of the ocean. Offshore wind farms can be placed in water
up to 40 meters (131 feet) deep, whereas floating wind turbines can float in water
up to 700 meters (2,297 feet) deep. The advantage of having a floating wind farm
is to be able to harness the winds from the open ocean. Without any obstructions
such as hills, trees and buildings, winds from the open ocean can reach up to speeds
twice as fast as coastal areas. A Norwegian energy company, StatoilHydro, will launch
the first test period for the floating wind farms in autumn 2009.
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