Two new studies exploring key issues for commercial-scale floating wind farms have been launched by a joint industry project (JIP) group led by UK government-industry body the Carbon Trust.

Commissioned by the Scottish government and 12 sector partners – EnBW, Engie, Eolfi, E.ON, Iberdrola, innogy, Kyuden Mirai, Orsted, Shell, Statoil, Vattenfall and Wpd Offshore – the JIP will cover development of high voltage (HV) dynamic export cables, and monitoring and inspection of floating wind farms.