All presenters Oral Presentations Poster Presentations PrintTuesday, 15 September 2009
08:00 - 09:00 REGISTRATION + WELCOME COFFEE + POSTER VIEWING
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All presenters Oral Presentations Poster Presentations Print
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
08:00 - 09:00
REGISTRATION + WELCOME COFFEE + POSTER VIEWING
Moderator:
Stephen Sackur, BBC, United Kingdom
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Session description Europe's offshore wind potential is enormous and able to power Europe seven times over. This panel will discuss how to overcome the remaining challenges and fully exploit this untapped indigenous resource. Leading figures from the wind industry will discuss issues including: Designing and financing the offshore electricity grid, spatial planning, markets, technology, and ramping up the supply chain (foundations, cables, turbine supply, transportation and installation). |
Chairs:
Ray Thompson, One North East, United Kingdom
Loic Blanchard, European Commission
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Session description This session on regional development and job creation will cover the potential impact of the offshore wind industry on the regional economy of coastal areas of Europe. The various regions with offshore plans have different sets of capabilities, challenges and needs. The development of the North Sea region is an example of strong manufacturing capacity and maritime sectors but also a place where maritime potential is at present insufficiently used. In particular, the session will look at skills shortages and training needs, supply chain requirements, and potential synergies with traditional offshore industries, particularly oil and gas. The central question is how to foster/accelerate more regional development across Europe based on this unique set of capabilities, and the opportunity that the climate change challenge presents. |
| INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT AND MARKET DEPLOYMENT Track | |
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AN EXPLORATION OF THE OLD AND THE NEW WORLD OF OFFSHORE ENERGY Nial McCollam, Senergy Alternative Energy, United Kingdom |
BI2.1 |
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UK OFFSHORE WIND: LEADING THE WAY Bruce Valpy, UK Renewables, United Kingdom |
BI2.2 |
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POWER CLUSTER – NEEDS OF EDUCATION AND SUGGESTIONS OF PROGRAMMES AND COURSES FOR OFFSHORE WIND Ola Carlson, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden |
BI2.3 |
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PRODUCTION FACILITY DEVELOPMENT FOR OFFSHORE WIND IN GERMANY Jan Rispens, Windenergie-Agentur Bremerhaven/Bremen e.V., Germany |
BI2.4 |
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ESBJERG - LOGISTIC HUB FOR OFFSHORE WIND Søren Clemmensen, Port of Esbjerg, Denmark |
BI2.5 |
Chairs:
Göran Dalen, WPD, Sweden
Allan MacAskill, Seaenergy Renewables, United Kingdom
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Session description Substructure design and manufacturing is one of the key areas for offshore wind energy. This is where considerable cost savings can be found, which is essential to making offshore wind energy competitive. It is also an area open to innovative thinking to help overcome the harsh offshore environment. The offshore oil and gas industry has a great deal of experience to offer. However, costs must be reduced and the complexity of offshore wind technology should not be underestimated. How can we combine innovative design with mass production resulting in cheap, reliable and safe substructures for future offshore wind energy developments? |
| TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION Track | |
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THE LOGISTICS OF DELIVERING MULTIPLE CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS Gordon Jackson, Arup, United Kingdom |
BT2.1 |
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CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATION STUDY FOR KRIEGERS FLAK Göran Loman, Vattenfall, Sweden |
BT2.2 |
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INNOVATIVE OFFSHORE FOUNDATION SOLUTIONS Thomas Østergaard, Siemens Wind Power A/S, Denmark |
BT2.3 |
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KRIEGERS FLAK FOUNDATION CONCEPTS - THE DRILLED CONCRETE MONOPILE Maarten Van der Veen, Ballast Nedam Offshore, The Netherlands |
BT2.4 |
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A QUANTITATIVE COMPARISON OF THE RESPONSES OF THREE FLOATING PLATFORM CONCEPTS Jason Jonkman, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, United States of America |
BT2.5 |
Chair:
Frans van Hulle, European Wind Energy Association (EWEA)
Bo Normark, Power Circle / Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA)
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Session description The session will seek to answer the issue of how to optimally connect wind farms and the electrical network from a technical and economic point of view with due regard to reliability. A design concept of offshore HV AC platforms for connecting large wind farms will be outlined. An integrated design approach will be presented, which reduces the risk by providing an optimised solution for the complete electrical system from single turbine to the fixed grid. The session will also present a methodology for increasing the reliability of offshore wind farms by providing redundancy in the offshore transmission assets in an economically optimised way. Finally, the session will highlight methods of meeting stability requirements and grid compliance by the use of STATCOMS. |
| GRIDS Track | |
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DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS OF LARGE SCALE INTEGRATION OF OFFSHORE WIND POWER Peter Sandeberg, ABB, Sweden |
BG2.1 |
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REDUCE RISK BY PLANNING OFFSHORE WIND FARMS WITH AN OPTIMISED AND GRID COMPLIANT SOLUTION FOR THE COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM – FROM THE SINGLE TURBINE TO THE FIXED GRID Jesper Møller, Siemens Wind Power A/S, Denmark |
BG2.2 |
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OPTIMISING REDUNDANCY OF OFFSHORE ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS BY ASSESSMENT OF OVERALL ECONOMIC COST Andrew Henderson, Garrad Hassan, United Kingdom |
BG2.3 |
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USE OF STATCOM FOR OFFSHORE WIND FARM STABILITY AND GRID COMPLIANCE Christopher Smith, Converteam UK Ltd, United Kingdom |
BG2.4 |
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INNOVATIVE PLATFORM SOLUTIONS WITH INTEGRATED DESIGN FOR OFFSHORE AC SUBSTATIONS FROM 60 MW TO 800 MW - EXPERIENCE FROM REALISED PROJECTS AND FUTURE CHALLENGES
Uwe Gierer, Areva, and Ian Cunningham, Areva |
BG2.5 |
Chairs:
Gordon Edge, British Wind Energy Association (BWEA), United Kingdom
Johannes Schiel, VDMA Power Systems, Germany
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Session description In contrast to the onshore wind industry, which managed shortages of components, the capacity of the supply chain to deliver offshore projects looks likely to be the limiting factor in deployment for at least the next decade. The challenges of providing suitable quantities of reliable turbines, cost-effective foundations, purpose-built installation vessels and subsea cables will require strong, proactive measures. Innovation in techniques and equipment will also be key to bringing costs down and building capacity rapidly. The papers in this session will range over this area, with a strong focus on the installation bottleneck, but also with assessments of capacity in turbines, foundations and cables. |
| INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT AND MARKET DEPLOYMENT Track | |
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SECOND GENERATION TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION OF OFFSHORE WIND FARMS Kurt E. Thomsen, Advanced Offshore Solutions, Denmark |
BI3.1 |
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GROWING OFFSHORE IN TURBULENT TIMES Michael Hannibal, Siemens Wind Power A/S, Germany |
BI3.2 |
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FORECAST VS. SUPPLY CHAIN – REACHING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF OFFSHORE Thomas Karst, MAKE Consulting, Denmark |
BI3.3 |
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PURPOSE BUILT VESSELS FOR OFFSHORE WIND - THE BEST WAY FORWARD Kaj Lindvig, A2SEA A/S, Denmark |
BI3.4 |
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HOW TO ACHIEVE ASSEMBLY LINE FABRICATION OF SPECIFIC DESIGN Henrik Carstens, Rambøll Offshore Wind, Denmark |
BI3.5 |
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SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES IN PROVIDING THE GRID CONNECTIONS FOR OFFSHORE WIND POWER Stefan Jonsson, ABB Grid Systems, Sweden |
BI3.6 |
Chairs:
Jos Beurskens, ECN, The Netherlands
Peter Hjuler, Risø DTU, Denmark
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Session description Among the wind energy community there is a common notion that dedicated offshore wind turbine designs are needed in order to realise the ambitious goals of various governments and the EU, and to make offshore wind energy more competitive. Currently, offshore wind turbines may be considered derivatives of wind turbines designed for land applications. Features of those dedicated offshore machines include, amongst others, lighter constructions, high speed rotors and design for reliability (simplicity). All of these aspects will be addressed in this session. Two of the presentations will discuss the first results of multi MW existing wind turbine types, which will provide very valuable input to the debate on reliability. Specific design issues for dedicated offshore wind turbines, including up-scaling, simplicity versus the need for load alleviation and harsh eternal conditions will also be presented in this session. Finally, the most important component of a wind turbine, the rotor, will be discussed in terms of making extreme lightweight blades and increasing the tip speed ratio, both of which are essential elements in realising cost reductions on the longer term. |
| TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION Track | |
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LIGHT WEIGHT, HIGH SPEED ROTORS FOR OFFSHORE Peter Jamieson, Garrad Hassan, United Kingdom |
BT3.1 |
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THE BRITANNIA 10MW WIND TURBINE: INNOVATING DESIGN BUILDS COST-EFFECTIVE OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY David Still, Clipper Windpower Marine, United Kingdom |
BT3.2 |
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AN IDEALISED OFFSHORE WIND TURBINE Poul Skjærbæk, Siemens Wind Power A/S, Denmark |
BT3.3 |
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TECHNOLOGY AND FIRST OPERATIONAL RESULTS OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST OFFSHORE WIND TURBINE REPOWER 6M Jens Goesswein, REpower Systems AG, Germany |
BT3.4 |
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PROJECT EXPERIENCES FROM THE FIRST 5MW OFFSHORE WIND TURBINE INSTALLATION IN THE OFFSHORE TESTFIELD "ALPHA VENTUS" Markus Eichler, ABB, Switzerland |
BT3.5 |
Chairs:
Hannele Holtinnen, VTT Technical Research Centre, Finland
Colin Morgan, Garrad Hassan, United Kingdom
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Session description Energy and power management of large offshore wind power plants will be a challenge for the companies and system operators involved. An accurate wind production forecast, together with uncertainty measures, will be needed. Offshore wind resources differ from those onshore. Issues such as the lack of knowledge regarding meteorological phenomena at sea and the weakness of the existing meteorological network are significant problems. This session will present forecasting techniques and models required to address the challenges of offshore wind power production. How much does the task of forecasting differ offshore from onshore, and how far can we rely on the existing techniques? |
| GRIDS Track | |
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EXPERIENCES WITH WIND POWER FORECAST IN EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA AND AUSTRALIA Ulrich Focken, Energy & Meteo Systems GmbH, Germany |
BG3.1 |
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FORECASTING OFFSHORE WIND POWER IN PORTUGAL Ana Trancoso, Technical Superior Institute, Portugal |
BG3.2 |
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DEVELOPMENT OF AN OFFSHORE-SPECIFIC WIND POWER FORECASTING MODEL BASED ON ENSEMBLE WEATHER PREDICTION AND WAVE PARAMETERS Ümit Cali, EnBW Renewables GmbH, Germany |
BG3.3 |
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ENSEMBLE PREDICTIONS AND NOWCASTING OF OFFSHORE WIND POWER PRODUCTION Jens Tambke, ForWind - Center for Wind Energy Research, Germany |
BG3.4 |
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MODELLING AND FORECASTING OF WIND POWER FLUCTUATIONS AT LARGE OFFSHORE WIND FARMS Pierre-Julien Trombe, Technical University of Denmark |
BG3.5 |
Chairs:
Ernst van Zuijlen, Evelop Netherlands BV, The Netherlands
Klaus Rave, Fördergesellschaft Windenergie e.V., Germany
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Session description Offshore wind energy is particularly affected by the financial crisis. The volume of debt and the debt to equity relation, as a reflection of the sector specific risks, constitute a unique challenge for the key market players. Recent deals and experiences in the operation of offshore wind farms show the way into a new dimension of project and balance-sheet financing. The session will offer an in-depth look into the subject matter by some of the leading actors in the field. Can sufficient financial resources be mobilised, reflecting the ambitious EU targets related to fighting climate change and the specific contribution offshore wind has to offer? |
| INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT AND MARKET DEPLOYMENT Track | |
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RABOBANK’S VIEW ON PROJECT FINANCE FOR OFFSHORE WIND Marc Schmitz, Rabobank International and Maartje van den Berg, Rabobank International, The Netherlands |
BI4.1 |
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SHOW ME THE MONEY! PROJECT FINANCING FOR OFFSHORE WIND FARM CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION - WHERE WILL IT COME FROM? Eriks Atvars, Unicredit Group (HVB AG), Germany |
BI4.2 |
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CONSOLIDATION IN OFFSHORE WIND Max Ter Linden, Royal Bank of Scotland, The Netherlands |
BI4.3 |
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RISKS AND ISSUES AFFECTING INVESTMENT AND PROJECT FINANCE FOR OFFSHORE WIND - A LENDER'S ENGINEER PERSPECTIVE Simon Luby, SgurrEnergy, United Kingdom |
BI4.4 |
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FINDING BANK DEBT FOR OFFSHORE WIND FARMS: WHAT'S POSSIBLE Jerome Guillet, Dexia, France |
BI4.5 |
Chairs:
Dorte Buus Jensen, Vestas Offshore, Denmark
Jaco Nies, GE, Germany
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Session description Within the offshore wind business, an increased focus on reducing CoE and improving profitability has resulted in different approaches to decreasing operation and maintenance (O&M) costs. Understanding the environmental conditions under which such activities are performed, choosing the right service setup and service scheme given the individual site and a thorough knowledge of the wind turbines are keys to success. With wind farms being developed farther and farther offshore, the focus on O&M is growing. This session will elaborate on measures to bring O&M activities and costs under control, to the benefit of current and future wind farms. |
| TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION Track | |
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COST ESTIMATOR (OMCE) TO ESTIMATE THE FUTURE O&M COSTS OF OFFSHORE WIND FARMS Luc Rademakers, ECN, The Netherlands |
BT4.1 |
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CONDITION BASED MAINTENANCE OF VESTAS OFFSHORE TURBINES Jacob Juhl Christensen, Vestas Wind Systems, Denmark |
BT4.2 |
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NOVEL EARLY WARNING PROGNOSTICS FOR BEARINGS OF WTG GEARBOXES Jonathan Wheals, Ricardo UK Ltd, United Kingdom |
BT4.3 |
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS FOR FAR DISTANCE OFFSHORE WIND FARMS Wilhelm Heckmann, Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services, Germany |
BT4.4 |
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THE OFFSHORE ACCESS PROBLEM AND TURBINE AVAILABILITY - PROBABILISTIC MODELLING OF EXPECTED DELAYS TO REPAIRS Julian Feuchtwang, University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom |
BT4.5 |
Chairs:
Justin Wilkes, European Wind Energy Association (EWEA)
Kai Schlegelmilch, German Federal Environment Ministry (BMU), Germany
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Session description Integrated solutions for grid development and wind farm development in the Baltic and North Seas are increasingly being considered. What opportunities exist to combine offshore wind power production and the trade of electricity between European electricity markets? What are the main challenges in combining grid development and wind farm development and what needs to happen to overcome these challenges? |
| GRIDS Track | |
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KRIEGERS FLAK AND ITS WAY TO BECOME A BEST PRACTICE AREA - HOW TO FIND A COMMON APPROACH IN THREE DIFFERENT COUNTRIES TOWARDS THREE NEIGHBOURING PROJECTS, WHICH FIND THEMSELVES IN THE FOCUS OF EU POLICIES Achim Berge, Wpd Offshore GmbH, Germany |
BG4.1 |
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PRESENTATION OF KRIEGERS FLAK BY 3 TSOS Hanne Kortegaard Nielsen, Energinet.dk, Denmark (in conjunction with Svenska Kraftnät, Sweden and Vattenfall Europe Transmission, Germany) |
BG4.2 |
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OPPORTUNITY FOR COMBINING OFFSHORE WIND AND INTERCONNECTION Paul Cooley, Airtricity, Ireland |
BG4.3 |
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COMBINING OFFSHORE WIND WITH INTERCONNECTORS IN THE BALTIC SEA Mark Porter, E.ON Climate & Renewables, Sweden |
BG4.4 |
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INTEGRATION OF LARGE VOLUMES OF WIND POWER IN THE NORDIC POWER SYSTEM
Sture Larsson, Svenska Kraftnät, Sweden |
BG4.5 |
