Offshore windfarms could offer new habitats for lobsters – new research: The European lobster (Homarus gammarus) Dave M Hunt Photography/Shutterstock Over the past decade, offshore wind turbines have become an ever more present feature along UK coastlines. As part of reaching net zero, the government has ambitious plans for increasing the capacity of offshore wind …
How robots could limit the environmental impact of offshore windfarms: Wind turbines require frequent maintenance – a job that can pose dangers for human operators and produces a significant carbon footprint. Peter Dargatz/Pixabay Spending on global offshore renewable energy infrastructure over the next ten years is expected to reach over US$ 16 billion (£11.3bn). This …
Robot jellyfish could help service offshore windfarms: Our robot is inspired by the common moon jellyfish. Willyam Bradberry/Shutterstock Some of the last areas of pristine and untouched wilderness on Earth exist beneath the seas. Yet these marine ecosystems are under threat from deep-sea mining projects, oil rigs and offshore windfarms. When these facilities are built and …