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'Wind Theft' Threatens Offshore Wind Farms and Net Zero Goals. As offshore wind farms rapidly expand to meet global net zero targets, a phenomenon known as "wind theft” is raising concerns about energy production. When wind farms extract energy from the wind, they slow it down, creating a "wake effect”. This slower wind can extend for tens to even hundreds of kilometers, affecting other wind farms downwind. Research shows that if one farm is built upwind of another, it can reduce the second farm’s energy output by 10% or more. Known as wind theft, this issue is becoming more pressing as offshore wind farms grow in size and density. While the term is controversial, as no one owns the wind, the impact on developers is real, leading to disputes and potential complications in countries relying on wind energy to reach climate goals. Experts warn that as wind farm expansion accelerates, "wind theft" could hinder progress toward sustainable energy.
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