Floating turbines could be deployed in deeper waters further offshore. There, winds are stronger and more consistent. Fewer species of birds can be harmed by the spinning blades. The infrastructure would create fewer conflicts with fishermen and other users of the oceans. They can be out of sight from the shore. Currently, there are three types of floating wind energy structures that serve as a basis for how farms could be built. The only floating wind farm generating meaningful amounts of electricity is Hywind Scotland, developed by Equinor in 2017.
— source climatecentral.org | Jun 28, 2021