True nature inclusive designs incorporate nature from the start, and wind turbines and platforms enable many opportunities for this. Designs or products can be integrated into a structure; for example, an artificial reef attached the foundation of a wind turbine, or a fish hotel secured to a platform leg. This also includes elements intentionally omitted from the design, such as a water replenishment holes. Designs can be tailor-made to support specific species or habitats, including fish and shellfish species, macro-algae and reef habitats.
By adjusting designs of assets, such as foundations or anchoring, we can help to attract species and increase biodiversity. Prioritizing nature in the design of marine assets can lead to a long-lasting impact for the nature-inclusive energy transition in offshore wind farms.
