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What are the technical and innovation challenges and timelines on developing 20MW+ OW turbines?

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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:

Beis areas research interest interim update 2020

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    Funded by: Innovate UK

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  • Evance 15kW Utra Low Noise Wind Turbine

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