Environmental Adaptability and Ecological Synergy in Offshore Renewable Energy Engineering

Dear Colleagues,

Marine renewable energy is a vital component of the renewable energy sector and plays a key role in achieving sustainable energy development. However, challenges such as extreme environmental conditions, technical complexity, and potential ecological impacts remain critical concerns. Understanding the dynamic behavior of marine energy systems, their adaptability to diverse ocean environments, and their interactions with marine ecosystems is essential for ensuring their long-term sustainability.

This special issue focuses on three core challenges in the development of marine renewable energy: hydrodynamics—exploring the influence of complex marine environments (waves, currents, and wind) on the dynamic behavior and structural stability of offshore energy facilities; environmental factors—analyzing the challenges posed by extreme marine conditions (such as typhoons and salt spray corrosion) to the long-term operational reliability and technical adaptability of systems; ecological impacts—assessing the potential effects of marine energy development on marine ecosystems and exploring innovative solutions for harmonizing sustainable development with ecological conservation. This issue aims to promote multidisciplinary research and foster scientific, engineering, and ecological collaboration in marine renewable energy technologies, providing scientific support for global energy transition and marine sustainability. We sincerely invite researchers and practitioners in this field to share their insights, innovations, and experiences, with the goal of promoting collaboration and advancing this rapidly developing area. We sincerely invite researchers and practitioners in this field to share their insights, innovations, and experiences, with the goal of promoting collaboration and advancing this rapidly developing area.

Prof. Dr. Sheng Wu
Dr. Yanhui Wang
Dr. Chongyang Xu
Guest Editors

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