Comments on: First floating wind turbine buoyed off Norway

Siemens and StatoilHydro install a large wind turbine in the deep waters off Norway to test the potential for wind farms far from shore.

[Perry_Clease]

As an Old Salt I would say that the wind turbines are "moored" and not "bouyed," but I and the land lubbers get your point.

[Michichael]

I'm not even sea-worthy and I know the difference between mooring and buoying ...

[Perry_Clease]

"by Michichael June 12, 2009 9:14 AM PDT
I'm not even sea-worthy and I know the difference between mooring and buoying ..."

I am sure that this old Chief Quartermaster could quickly get you sea-worthy :)

[BenFlavoredCandy]

This seems like it could also alleviate some of the habitat disturbance complaints that often accompany off-shore wind farms. I wonder if this system could eventually be a more viable option in shallower waters, too.

[HeavyJim]

Just think, they could put some of these off of Martha's Vineyard and Teddy Kennedy could have his workers pump fuel filled bilge water from his boat around them. Keep them lubed and rust free.