A review of life extension strategies for offshore wind farms using techno-economic assessments
Pakenham, Benjamin and Ermakova, Anna and Mehmanparast, Ali (2021) A review of life extension strategies for offshore wind farms using techno-economic assessments. Energies, 14 (7). 1936. ISSN 1996-1073 (https://doi.org/10.3390/en14071936)
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Abstract
The aim of this study is to look into the current information surrounding decommissioning and life extension strategies in the offshore wind sector and critically assess them to make informed decisions upon completion of the initial design life in offshore wind farms. This was done through a two-pronged approach by looking into the technical aspects through comprehensive discussions with industrial specialists in the field and also looking into similar but more mature industries such as the Offshore Oil and Gas sector. For the financial side of the assessment, a financial model was constructed to help portray a possible outcome to extend the life for a current offshore wind farm, using the existing data. By employing a techno-economic approach for critical assessment of life extension strategies, this study demonstrates the advantages and disadvantages of each strategy and looks to inform the offshore wind industry the best course of action for current wind farms, depending on their size and age.
ORCID iDs
Pakenham, Benjamin, Ermakova, Anna and Mehmanparast, Ali ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7099-7956;-
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Item type: Article ID code: 79168 Dates: DateEvent1 April 2021Published25 March 2021AcceptedSubjects: Technology > Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > Environmental engineering Department: Faculty of Engineering > Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering Depositing user: Pure Administrator Date deposited: 17 Jan 2022 14:13 Last modified: 07 Nov 2024 02:57 Related URLs: URI: https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/79168