Turbine Installation
The Project is expected to have up to 67 wind turbines purpose-built for the offshore
environment.
It is typical in offshore wind farm EIA’s to factor in some flexibility in the final turbine
choice as turbine technology is progressively advancing, meaning that larger and more
efficient turbines may become available between completion of planning approvals and
installation.
Accordingly, while the base scenario for Project development assumes that 67 nos. of
3MW turbines shall be installed, the EIA Study also allows for installation of a smaller
number of larger turbines – in this case, 40 nos. of 5MW turbines – that would
approximately generate the same power.
The turbines will be installed via barge or jack-up vessel after the foundations have been
installed, this is common practice around the world. On average a turbine will take 1-2
days to install.
3MW and 5MW Turbine Options
The Project is expected to have up to 67 wind turbines purpose-built for the offshore
environment.
It is typical in offshore wind farm EIA’s to factor in some flexibility in the final turbine
choice as turbine technology is progressively advancing, meaning that larger and more
efficient turbines may become available between completion of planning approvals and
installation.
Accordingly, while the base scenario for Project development assumes that 67 nos. of
3MW turbines shall be installed, the EIA Study also allows for installation of a smaller
number of larger turbines – in this case, 40 nos. of 5MW turbines – that would
approximately generate the same power.
The turbines will be installed via barge or jack-up vessel after the foundations have been
installed, this is common practice around the world. On average a turbine will take 1-2
days to install.
3MW and 5MW Turbine Options
Installing China's first offshore wind turbine,
Source: CNOOC
Source: CNOOC
Transporting turbines for installation,
Source: A2SEA
Source: A2SEA
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