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On 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we are highlighting the research project FloatLab  – a collaboration between academia and industry that is helping advance the next generation of floating offshore wind technology. The FloatLab team has developed and launched one of the world's largest open-jet wind generators, capable of simulating realistic, turbulent atmospheric conditions for testing floating offshore wind turbines. The wind generator is based at DHI's physical testing facility in Denmark. With an estimated 60–80% of the world's offshore wind potential located in deep waters, floating wind is expected to play a key role in the global energy transition. As turbine sizes continue to grow, realistic testing of combined wind and wave loading is essential for developing and validating new concepts. By combining physical testing and numerical modelling, FloatLab helps improve understanding of floating wind performance under realistic offshore conditions. The consortium includes DTU Wind and Energy Systems, DHI, Siemens Gamesa, Stiesdal Offshore, STROMNING and Ørsted, with support from Innovation Fund Denmark. Together, the partners are helping build the knowledge and tools needed to unlock offshore wind resources in deeper waters around the world. (photo credit: Simon Rubin) #GWD26 #FloatLab #offshorewind