Health monitoring for offshore wind

The offshore wind industry is entering a period of transformation. The first stages of development are over—now wind farm owners must focus on efficiently extending the lives of their assets. In other offshore industries, this could be achieved by inspecting assets on a fixed schedule. But with thousands of turbines being built, and tens of thousands of kilometres of cables laid, the energy transition will require a transformation in maintenance and practice.

The industry must move from a reactive approach to a more efficient and proactive approach to inspection and monitoring. Fugro is steering a new course through emerging wind farms, with a fleet of low-emissions uncrewed surface vessels and remote operations vehicles. With a wealth of sensors, these can collect data on the health of every component of a wind farm. This data can be tracked over time, enabling tailored schedules of checks and interventions to be developed for each asset, reducing costs and extending their life.

Guests

• Joel Ferreira, Global Solution Director for Inspection and Monitoring, Fugro

• Joe McCabe, Global Solution Manager for Offshore Wind Inspection and Monitoring, Fugro

• Nick Simmons, Regional Director, Uncrewed Surface Vessels and Remote Working, Fugro

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This episode was produced by Engineering Matters.