Advancements in Cost-Effective and Reliable Floating Offshore Wind Technologies: From Innovative Design to System Integration

Dear Colleagues,

Floating offshore wind energy holds transformative potential for renewable energy systems, yet challenges in cost reduction, structural reliability, and deep-sea adaptability remain critical. This Topic seeks groundbreaking research and innovative approaches to advance floating offshore wind technologies, focusing on low-cost solutions and high-reliability engineering for commercial scalability. We invite contributions that bridge theoretical breakthroughs, computational modeling, experimental validation, and field deployment to accelerate the transition to sustainable offshore energy systems.

In this Topic, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:

Revolutionary Floating Structure Design

• Ultra-lightweight hybrid materials (e.g., FRP-concrete composites);
• Topology optimization through digital twins;
• Adaptive floating platforms for multi-sea-state resilience;
• Hybrid energy systems (wind-wave-current integration).

Novel Mooring Solutions

• AI-driven dynamic mooring configuration optimization;
• Shared mooring infrastructure for multi-platform cost savings;
• Novel deep-sea mooring materials or accessories;
• Failure prevention and self-recovery mechanisms under extreme loads.

Multidimensional Vibration Mitigation

• Semi-active control using magnetorheological dampers;
• Fluid-coupled tuned mass dampers;
• Structural-fluid interaction vibration suppression algorithms;
• Digital twin-based fatigue life prediction models.

Aerodynamic-Structural Synergy

• Dynamic wake steering for load reduction;
• Bio-inspired blade designs;
• Real-time LiDAR-enabled feedforward control;
• Aeroelasticity-constrained blade lightweighting;
• Typhoon-resistant aerodynamic shutdown systems.

Digital Transformation

• Machine learning-driven multi-objective design optimization;
• Digital twin lifecycle management platforms;
• Edge computing for real-time structural health monitoring;
• Autonomous robotic O&M systems;
• Blockchain-enabled supply chain cost optimization.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Yanfei Deng
Prof. Dr. Mingming Zhang
Dr. Xiaowei Deng
Topic Editors