"Technological challenge areasComponent specific issues need...

"Technological challenge areas

Component specific issues need solving. These include the design and fabrication of new technology such as floating substations, dynamic export cables and optimising existing technology such as mooring systems.

Refining installation methodologies is critical. At present the largest floating offshore wind project (Hywind Tampen) contains just 11 turbines and will require a two-season installation campaign.

Installing a project that has 60 turbines in a single season represents a significant challenge. Current difficulties include storing constructed floating substructures and finding suitable weather windows to tow floating offshore wind turbines into position.

Establishing ways of maintaining and servicing floating offshore wind turbines is essential. It is undesirable to tow floating offshore wind turbines to shore for repairs so new tooling and technology is required to fix issues offshore to limited downtime when problems occur."