Siemens Gamesa and Aalborg University to lead EU-funded R&D project to make offshore wind one of the most affordable energy sources i4Offshore project to receive almost 20 million euro in support over five-year duration Goal is to deliver offshore wind solutions making consumers' electricity bills both lower and greener compared to fossil fuel or other renewable energy sources Technologies tested to include 1,000-ton bucket foundation, steel jacket, a concrete transition piece, new cable connection 15 project partners companies include experts from all fields within the offshore wind industry; one of the largest offshore wind energy R&D projects ever Official title: "Integrated Implementation of Industrial Innovations