FWP 2017 l Lionel JOSSE, STX Europe Offshore Energy
“Drawing on experience from fixed offshore wind, what are the technological challenges for substations and connections used for floating wind”
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FWP ATLANTIC FORUM 2017, SAINT-NAZAIRE & LORIENT
Main challenges for floating OSS
We design to
Build
To be in line
with target for
Commercial
farms
< 100 €/MWh
Propose
lower risk
profile to
increase
bankability
Minimize
CAPEX through
standardiza]on
and design for
OPEX
op]miza]on
Find efficient
Mooring and
anchoring
solu]ons with
cost effec]ve
T&I works
Have
electrical
components
not sensi]ve
to movement
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FWP ATLANTIC FORUM 2017, SAINT-NAZAIRE & LORIENT
Main challenges for floating OSS
We design to
Build
Address
export
dynamic
cables
ques]ons
Choose the
well adapted
floater by
being open to
any solu]on
Propose
topside in
line with AC
or DC
solu]ons
Develop
supply chain,
Logis]cs &
fabrica]on
means well
adapted
Find
synergie
with WTG
floater if
possible