WorldAugust 30, 2026

monopile

MON-oh-pile

Definition

A large, single steel tube driven into the seabed that serves as the foundation for an offshore wind turbine.

Etymology

The word is a combination of the Greek prefix 'mono-', meaning 'one' or 'single', and the Latin-derived 'pile', referring to a heavy post driven into the ground to support a structure.

In the news

The article mentions monopiles in the context of Japan's domestic manufacturing efforts for offshore wind, highlighting the industry's shift toward localized infrastructure development.

California floating wind lease heads to court

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