The most common types of marine structures used in offshore wind energy are:
1. Monopile – a large steel tube that is driven into the seabed to support the wind turbine.
2. Jacket – a steel lattice structure that is welded together and installed in deeper waters to support the wind turbine.
3. Gravity Base – a concrete-based structure that is placed on the seabed and designed to resist the forces of the wind and waves.
4. Tripod – a three-legged steel structure that is anchored to the seabed and used in areas with strong currents.
5. Floating – a floating platform that is moored to the seabed and supports the wind turbine. This system is used in very deep waters where fixed structures cannot be used.
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