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Beyond Offshore Wind: Ocean Multi-Use Course

In the vast ocean, where innovation meets sustainability, lies a realm of untapped potential in offshore renewables related ocean multi-use. Throughout this MOOC, we’ll dive into real-world examples of multi-use sites in action, alongside discussions on other space-efficient offshore energy solutions. This coursework offers an introductory study to the topic of ocean multi-use, with a specific focus on multi-use combinations that include offshore wind farms... Read More

8/9/20251 min read

“A course that aims to address the lack of easy-to-read sources on the topic of offshore renewables related ocean multi-use”

Online course designed to appear to a broad audience interested in offshore renewables related multi-use, with a focus on accessibility and simplicity. While it is open to individuals with varying levels of expertise, it particularly caters to the following groups:

* High School Students in their final two years (aged 16-18) with a specialisation in technology, providing foundational knowledge

* University Students: Primarily targeting first-year students enrolled in programs with a focus on Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) and Offshore Renewable Energy Engineering/offshore renewables

*Engineers interested in or transitioning to roles related to offshore renewables, laying the groundwork for further specialization in the field

*Workers Upskilling/Reskilling: Professionals from diverse sectors seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the rapidly evolving field of offshore renewables

1. Course Introduction: What is ocean multi-use?

2. Multi Use Combination Example: Offshore Wind + Oyster Aquaculture +Nature Restoration in Belgium

3. Multi-Use Combination Example: Offshore Wind + Floating Solar + Seaweed Farming in the Netherlands

4. Offshore Wind + tourism in Denmark

5. Space Efficient Offshore Energy Solutions

6. Challenges and Constraints regarding ocean multi-use

BONUS CHAPTER:

How does it feel to be an engineer working on multi-use projects?

Women's roles in this industry.

Interviews with industry professionals.