IEA Wind Task 49’s Post

This article in Wind Systems Magazine reminds me why I'm so passionate about what we do. Floating wind has come a long way - from a bold idea to a proven global technology 🌍 Since 2016, Principle Power has leveraged our simulation tools to plan and optimise floating wind projects around the world, from Portugal to South Korea. Together, we’ve taken on the complexity of offshore environments and pushed the limits of what’s possible. Every simulation, every project, makes an impact - better decisions, lower costs, less risk. Thanks, in part, to the collaboration between Shoreline Wind and Principle Power, floating wind is no longer a “what if” - it’s happening. 👉 See what I’m talking about here: https://hubs.ly/Q032PBPY0 📸 Photo: WindFloat Atlantic - Principle Power & Ocean Winds #FloatingWind #OffshoreWind #WindEnergy

Results from the Vaisala survey on wind data include insights into the demand for accurate and undisturbed wind data, operational efficiency improvements through remote wind monitoring and wind nowcasting to optimize wind propulsion system performance. #windpropulsion #windassist #shipping #shipsandshipping #shippingindustry #maritime https://lnkd.in/euab8QjU

According to Principle Power, the new designs are natural evolutions of the existing WindFloat technologies that support a wind turbine located on a column in the centre of the platform. Read here: https://lnkd.in/dqTYXfHB #offshorewind #floatingwind #renewableenergy

🗞 New paper! This study, published within the #SUDOCO_eu project, presents a machine-learning model that predicts turbine yaw angles based on their position and inflow wind speed to enhance wake steering and power production in wind farms. 🔗 Read the full article to find out more: https://lnkd.in/dc_Ryhwn

Are you involved in the Canadian wind energy sector and need precise wind resource data? VORTEX delivers on-demand modeled wind resource data suitable for both onshore and offshore projects at any stage—from prospecting through to operation 📈 Our #VortexSERIES product was validated across 42 sites in Canada, comparing wind speed measurements with our data over a minimum period of one year. Results showed a mean wind speed bias of -2.28% (±5.97%) and an hourly RMSE of 1.91 m/s (±0.32 m/s), with a daily correlation coefficient of 0.87 (± 0.05). These figures demonstrate the accuracy of SERIES in capturing wind speed patterns and variability. 👉 Download the full document and contact David Ponsà for more information: https://hubs.ly/Q02KbYPF0 #VortexFDC #Canada #WindResource #WindData #WindFarm

🔥 "The importance of wind farms in helping countries to meet their net-zero targets is undeniable..." Our Director of Engineering, Brian Cashion, discusses in a recent article published by The Engineer UK the new challenges that come with global wind capacity expecting to triple by 2030. As turbines grow larger, assets age, and co-located projects rise, fire risks are increasing - posing serious concerns for developers, regulators, and local communities. Click the link below to learn more! 💡 https://lnkd.in/gbgBz6pE #RenewableEnergy #WindPower #Sustainability #FireSafety #NetZero

🌊 𝗶𝗻𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗛: 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀 Our colleagues from the Department Sub-surface Investigations brave wind and waves. They travel #offshore to create the foundations for cost-effective and reliable wind farms. Using seismic surveys, they gain new insights into the sea floor and the position of boulders. The scientists thus offer vital advantages for #windfarm builders and operators. Reliable mapping of boulders in the sub-surface minimizes the risks involved in installing wind turbines. Fraunhofer IWES is the world's leading institute in the development and performance of ultrahigh-resolution seismic surveys for wind farm projects. Do you still have questions? Dig deeper on our website: https://lnkd.in/eJ4RY6N9 #windenergy #research

📖 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗽: #𝗜𝗪𝗘𝗦-𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗥𝗲-𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁: 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 Our colleague Dr. Mareike Leimeister, one of the authors of this blog article, was at the #Floating Wind Days in Norway last month. A good opportunity to revisit this important topic: Compared to conventional #offshore wind turbines, "floaters" open up enormous #windenergy potential because they allow the development of offshore sites in deep waters. Since 2017, Fraunhofer IWES has been developing a tool for the automated optimization of floating wind turbines, with the aim of increasing the performance of the system and making it more cost-effective and competitive by improving the use of materials. 🌬 At Floating Wind Days, it was great to see how far the floating wind technology has already proceeded. However, there are still several challenges prevailing that need to be overcome and that were discussed at the event: ◾ How can floating wind technology become cost competitive with bottom fixed solutions?  ◾ How to pick the most suitable design out of the huge number of different floater concepts for a specific wind farm site?  ◾ How will maintenance and repair work, or even a major component replacement be performed for floating wind turbine systems?  ◾ How could floaters become most compatible with the wind turbine to be supported? 💡 Approaches towards addressing these challenges include, for instance, modular floater designs, add-on cranes on the floating wind turbine system, or integrated design approaches for the combined floating wind turbine system. Anyway, for the consideration of these features and innovative approaches optimization at early and detailed design levels is essential. Read more in our blog article by Dr. Mareike Leimeister and Philipp Thomas: https://lnkd.in/d5Kqnfbc Graphic: © Fraunhofer IWES

#ow #floatingsolution #challengesforports “We probably have around 150 different floating wind platform designs at the moment. So how do you design a perfect port for floating wind?” Floating wind is very different from fixed-bottom in terms of port requirements since the components and equipment are not only stored there but also installed in the port as well, before being towed to the project site. A floating wind port therefore needs to have space for the turbine assembly and installation of the turbines on top of foundations, and most likely for assembly of the floaters as well as for the wet storage of the floaters.

Overcoming Wind Farm Permit Challenges: Innovative Solutions Revealed Discover groundbreaking strategies to navigate wind farm permit obstacles and height restrictions. Learn how to overcome governmental restrictions and find innovative solutions to successfully establish wind turbines. #WindFarmPermits #RenewableEnergySolutions #InnovativeWindTechnology #PermitChallenges #SustainableDevelopment #CleanEnergySolutions #WindTurbineInnovation #GovernmentRestrictions #WindFarmRegulations #GreenEnergyProjects