A system for capturing and converting and/or storing wind energy includes
a vessel adapted to receive at least one wind machine for capturing wind
and a device for converting wind energy to storable energy. A method of
adapting a vessel, such as a surplus cargo ship or an oil tanker, for use
as a offshore power generating system comprises equipping a vessel with
devices for capturing a renewable energy source, positioning the vessel
at sea to capture the renewable energy source, converting the renewable
energy to a storable energy source, and storing the converted energy, and
repositioning the vessel to capture further renewable energy or transport
the stored, converted energy.