What are the technical and innovation challenges and timelines on developing 20MW+ OW turbines?
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Rolls Royce SILOET II Project 15 Advanced Turbine Technologies
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Funded by: Innovate UK
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Designcraft Tidal Turbine Blade Concept
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Why might this be relevant?
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Evance 15kW Utra Low Noise Wind Turbine
Small wind turbines are an increasingly important element in the drive towards helping the UK become energy independent and achieving the target of 15% energy production from renewable by 2020. With refinements in wind t...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
Addresses the development of small wind turbines, partially relevant to the question of developing large offshore wind turbines.