2015
SESDE 2015 Proceeding
Using simulation to support management of offshore renewable energy facilities
Authors: Kevin Kennedy, Ted Scully, Tom Mastaglio
Abstract
International commitments to reduce carbon emissions and promote the adoption of renewable energy, has necessitated significant investment in developing wind energy capabilities. The installation, operation and maintenance of offshore turbines presents some unique logistical challenges and costs relative to their onshore versions. This is due to more complex foundations, additional infrastructure and installation requirements, and limited periods of accessibility due to wind and wave conditions. The cost of operations and maintenance (O&M) of offshore wind farms represents 30% of the total lifetime cost of a turbine and is approximately double the O&M cost for onshore turbines. We are developing a simulation-based decision-support tool for rapid modelling, analysing and optimizing the logistics and supply chain requirements for constructing offshore wind generation capabilities and performing the O&M tasks necessary to maintain their availability.
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