Next-Generation Offshore Renewables: From Resources to Applications

Dear Colleagues,

The vast potential of offshore renewable energy remains largely untapped, despite decades of research dedicated to developing cost-efficient technologies. Fixed offshore wind turbines have already achieved commercial success and now make substantial contributions to national energy mixes, particularly in regions with shallow continental waters that enable their deployment. In parallel, notable advances have been made in wave and tidal energy through sophisticated numerical modeling, cutting-edge laboratory experimentation, and real-world pilot projects. However, neither of these two technologies has yet reached commercial maturity. More recently, offshore solar energy has attracted growing interest, supported by the technological maturity of photovoltaic modules and significant cost reductions.

Despite the latest research and development efforts, significant challenges persist across the offshore renewable energy sector. These include the need for further cost reductions, improved long-term survivability in harsh marine environments, and new opportunities for hybridization with complementary technologies such as desalination systems and hydrogen production.

This Special Issue, titled “Next-Generation Offshore Renewables: From Resources to Applications,” will showcase the latest developments in the offshore renewable energy landscape. We will address key topics in resource assessment, particularly through the lens of marine spatial planning, as well as innovations in technology development and system integration. We welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and insightful case studies examining any aspect of offshore renewable energy, with encouragement for interdisciplinary contributions.

Prof. Dr. Mario López Gallego
Dr. Carlos Pérez-Collazo
Dr. Victor Ramos
Dr. Iván López Moreira
Dr. Rodrigo Carballo Sánchez
Guest Editors

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