Floating offshore wind turbines - Installation methods

Abstract

Floating offshore wind turbines are an expanding sector within renewable power generation, offering an opportunity to deliver green energy, in new areas offshore, in deep water. The installation engineering of floating offshore wind turbines is important to minimize schedules and costs. This presentation investigates the construction and installation challenges for the various floating offshore wind types, namely barges, semi submersibles, Spars and TLPs Specifically tailored design for construction and installation includes expanding the weather window in which these floating substructures can be fabricated, transported to and from the offshore site and making mooring and electrical connection operations simpler. The simplification of installation methodology will reduce time spent offshore and minimize risks to installation equipment and personnel.