Environmental factors impact investigation on corrosion protection of steel monopiles by organic coatings under cathodic protection

Offshore wind power is under strategic growth, with fast expanding larger wind turbine deployments, in shallow to deep waters, due to better wind conditions and environmental concerns. Steel monopiles, the primary choice for fixed bottom foundations, face severe corrosion issues, due to the harsh corrosive offshore conditions, demanding effective corrosion mitigation strategies. Understanding the complex interplay between cathodic protection and coatings performance, will facilitate the optimization of corrosion mitigation strategies for offshore monopiles, ensuring their structural integrity and enhanced service life.