Technical Evaluation Of Floating Offshore Wind Plants And Installation Operations

Offshore wind energy is witnessing remarkable growth, driven by the global shift towards sustainable and renewable energy sources. A pivotal innovation in this domain is floating offshore wind technology, which represents a transformative opportunity in harnessing wind energy from deep waters, where conventional fixed-bottom offshore wind systems face limitations due to depth constraints and escalating costs. Considering regional commitments to lower carbon emissions in energy generation, the accessibility of deep-water zones, rich in offshore wind resources, becomes increasingly critical.  

This webinar will provide an overview of the state-of-the-art in floating offshore wind technology (FOWT), focusing on component design, installation characteristics, ports, and vessels. Building on this foundation, the session will review simulation results from case studies on FOWT deployments developed using an in-house simulation tool that factors in design specifications, weather conditions, and unique location attributes. The simulation results aid in task scheduling for floating offshore wind plant deployments, localized long-term installation potential, and determining construction pacing needs. These insights inform about the potential bottleneck tasks and inefficiencies of floating plant deployment operations, future strategy, and infrastructure development needs, and highlight areas for improvement.

Oceantic Network’s new monthly Research + Innovation Webinar Series features the latest research in offshore wind and ocean renewables. Network members will share updates on groundbreaking technologies, scientific advancements, and technical insights from around the globe that can be directly applied to project development and industry growth. Our goal is to unpack the intricacies of emergent issues, diving into the details that matter most to those at the forefront of the industry.