Offshore Wind

Agenda Day 1

9:00 am - 9:40 am Registration

9:40 am - 9:45 am Welcome & Housekeeping Address

9:45 am - 9:50 am Chairperson Opening Address

9:50 am - 10:30 am Panel Discussion - The Growing Role of Asia as a Supply Chain Hub for the Expanding Offshore Wind Industry

  • Discussing the geopolitical impact of Asia's growing role in the offshore wind supply chain could shed light on how this trend might shape international relations and trade dynamics in the future 
  • Understanding how global partnerships facilitate innovation and drive down costs, ultimately making offshore wind energy more accessible and competitive on a global scale 
  • How can stakeholders collaborate to address sustainability issues and maximize the positive impacts of Asia's growing involvement in the offshore wind industry?

10:30 am - 11:10 am Industry Thought Leadership

11:10 am - 11:40 am Implementing Standardisation and Modularisation Strategies for Offshore Wind Farms

  • Modularising Turbine Components: Explore the benefits of modularising turbine components like nacelles, towers, and blades, enabling pre-assembly in factories and faster offshore installation 
  • Developing Standardised Substructures: Learn about the advantages of modular and prefabricated substructures, including foundations, transition pieces, and inter-array cables, allowing for efficient offshore assembly 
  • Optimising Logistics and Installation: Discover how modularised components can be transported and installed more efficiently using smaller vessels and simpler operations, reducing costs and environmental impact 
  • Boosting Flexibility and Scalability: Understand how modularisation strategies can increase project flexibility and allow for easier scaling of wind farms to meet future energy demands 

11:40 am - 12:10 pm Break

12:10 pm - 12:40 pm Exploring Innovative Technologies and Turbine Designs for Offshore Wind Farms

  • Innovative technology that offers potential advantages  
  • Larger turbines to increase efficiency and reduce costs per unit of energy generated  
  • Using advanced materials to improve the durability and efficiency of offshore wind turbines 

12:40 pm - 1:20 pm Leveraging Digital Twins and Remote Monitoring Tools for Efficient Offshore Wind Farm Operations

  • Optimising Performance through Virtual Simulations: Explore how digital twins can be used to model and predict turbine and system behavior, enabling proactive maintenance and performance optimisation 
  • Real-Time Data Acquisition and Analysis: Gain insights into how remote monitoring tools gather and analyse critical data on wind farm operations, allowing for informed decision-making and swift response to issues 
  • Enhancing Predictive Maintenance Capabilities: Discover how digital tools leverage data analytics to predict potential equipment failures, enabling preventive maintenance and reducing downtime costs 
  • Boosting Operational Efficiency and Safety: Learn how digital twins and remote monitoring tools can improve collaboration, streamline workflows, and promote safe and efficient offshore wind farm operations 

1:20 pm - 2:00 pm Managing the Structural Integrity of Offshore Wind Farms to Improve Operations

  • Proactive Strategies for Enhanced Durability: Discover best practices for design, material selection, and maintenance to ensure long-lasting and reliable wind farm performance 
  • Advanced Monitoring and Inspection Techniques: Explore cutting-edge methods for real-time monitoring of structural health, enabling early detection of potential issues and targeted maintenance interventions 
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Learn how to leverage data analytics and fatigue assessments to optimise maintenance schedules, reduce costs, and maximise the lifespan of wind farm structures. 
  • Risk Management and Contingency Planning: Understand strategies for mitigating risks associated with structural failures, ensuring operational continuity and minimising downtime

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Break

2:30 pm - 3:10 pm Unlocking Deepwater Potential with Floating Offshore Wind Farms

  • Designing for Dynamic Environments: Gain insights into the unique design considerations for floating wind farms, including platform stability, mooring systems, and wave and current load mitigation 
  • Environmental Impact Assessment: Learn about strategies for minimising the environmental impact of floating wind farms, including careful site selection and ecological monitoring programs 
  • Integration with the Grid: Discover approaches for efficiently connecting floating wind farms to the onshore grid, ensuring reliable power transmission over long distances 

3:10 pm - 3:50 pm Panel Discussion - Discussing Innovative Solutions for Offshore Wind Grid Integration

  • Integrating Offshore Wind with Other Renewables: Explore strategies for coordination and integration of offshore wind with other renewable energy sources, like solar PV, to enhance grid flexibility and reliability 
  • Emerging Storage Technologies: Learn about the evolving landscape of energy storage technologies, including battery storage, pumped hydro storage, and hydrogen storage, and their potential for balancing variable renewable energy generation 
  • Advanced Transmission Technologies: Discover advancements in high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission and other innovative technologies for efficient transmission of electricity over long distances from offshore wind farms 
  • Developing Microgrids and Distributed Generation: Understand the potential of microgrids and distributed generation to complement the integration of offshore wind energy and contribute to local grid resilience 

3:50 pm - 4:00 pm Chairperson Closing Remarks

4:00 pm - 4:00 pm End of Offshore Wind