World's largest floating wind farm to be built off the coast of Scotland

The video discusses the high costs of traditional turbine foundations and introduces Statoil's innovative floating wind farm project off the coast of Peterhead, Scotland. The floating turbines, which are not anchored to the seabed, are cheaper and can be placed in deeper waters. Each turbine has a capacity of 6 MW, collectively powering 20,000 homes. In 2014, wind power contributed significantly to Scotland's energy consumption.

What is the main reason traditional wind turbines are expensive to install in deep waters?

• They have a short lifespan.

• They are difficult to transport.

• They need expensive foundations.

• They require a lot of maintenance.

Where does Statoil plan to build its floating wind farm?

• Off the coast of Peterhead, Scotland

• Off the coast of Ireland

• Off the coast of Norway

• Off the coast of Wales

What is used to keep the floating wind turbines stable?

• Floating steel tubes filled with ballast

• Concrete blocks

• Plastic buoys

• Wooden platforms

How are the floating wind turbines secured to the sea floor?

• With three moorings

• With no moorings

• With four moorings

• With a single anchor

How many homes can the five floating wind turbines power together?

• 20,000 homes

• 15,000 homes

• 10,000 homes

• 25,000 homes