Editorial: La Vanguardia

• The Iberian Peninsula has significant offshore wind energy potential due to its extensive coastline.
• Spain has one of the lowest offshore wind energy capacities in Europe due to the depth of its seas, which challenges the fixed and sustainable anchoring of autogenerators.
• The development of floating wind turbine technology is vital to harness offshore wind energy along Spanish coasts.
• A project in the bay of Roses, about 26 km offshore, plans to test three different models of floating wind turbines.
• There are concerns about the visual impact of wind turbines and potential damage to marine life and the marine environment.
• Neither Spain nor Catalonia can afford to ignore their offshore wind energy potential, particularly in light of the need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
• There are only two floating technology parks worldwide, both in Scotland, but Spain has the potential to become a world leader in this area.
• The goal by 2030 is to reach 3 gigawatts of installed capacity in Spain, in line with the EU Strategy on Marine Renewable Energies.

Conclusion: Offshore wind energy is essential to the country's energy balance and projects like the Plemcat in Roses have a pivotal role in realizing this potential.

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