%0 Journal Article %A Weintrit, Adam %A Neumann, Tomasz %A Formela, Kamil %T Some Problems of the Offshore Wind Farms in Poland %J TransNav, the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation %V 6 %N 4 %P 459-465 %D 2012 %U ./Article_Some_Problems_of_the_Offshore_Wind_Weintrit,24,384.html %X This paper presents the problems of wind power in Europe and the world, including the concept of the first location of offshore wind farms off the coast of Poland. Taking into account regulatory restrictions and technical opportunities, we can identify, evaluate and select prospective offshore wind farm locations. Obvious concerns are the depth to the sea bottom, the distance from coastline, maritime traffic and geological and climatic conditions. %@ 2083-6473