The following article is a contribution by Bruno Geschier, the Chairman of WFO’s Floating Offshore Wind Committee and the Chairman of FOWT’s Scientific and Technical Committee.

Floating offshore wind stands at a pivotal juncture in its evolution. In just over a decade, it has progressed from an intriguing engineering concept to a strategic pillar of global energy transition strategies. Governments are integrating it into national roadmaps, investors are allocating capital to large-scale projects, and industrial players are scaling up capabilities to meet anticipated demand. The sector is rich with promise, vast untapped wind resources, technological innovation, industrial revitalization and meaningful decarbonization potential.