The constant rise in temperatures with 4 degrees Celsius could increase the global usage of offshore wind energy by 9% by the end of the century, writes The Guardian.
Although previous research suggests that global warming will decrease the usage of wind power, there is uncertainty regarding the way wind patterns and speed will change in time.
Chen Shen, a researcher from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has used numerous technologies to observe the speed of offshore wind energy in different climate scenarios.
The results, published in Geophysical Research Letters, shows that the potential for offshore wind power usage can increase anywhere between 4% and 18%, based on the emission scenario. Even more, the wind power supplied by turbines located in European waters can reach as much as 26% by the year 2100.
The impact that extreme meteorological events have over the possibility of better understanding and mapping out the necessary investment for wind energy remains an important area of study for researchers, companies and governments from all around the world. The results can help us to plan future locations for wind farms, and their use can help reduce the carbon emissions faster.
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