For offshore wind project developers and owners, vessels occupy a spot at the top of their list of priorities. It is essential to get the right boats for the jobs involved, but also to get them at the right time and at a good price. It does not sound easy, and it isn’t. All parties involved in offshore wind have had to climb a steep learning curve over the past few years. The good news is that vessel builders, operators and certifiers have all made great strides to respond to the challenges.
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Busy times for UK in bid to keep top spot
Having passed the 2GW milestone, the UK looks certain to maintain its position at the top of the installed-capacity offshore wind league table, as activity continues apace at several projects
Breaking free from utilities' stranglehold
One of the biggest threats to the UK’s ability to meet its target of 18GW installed offshore wind capacity by 2020 is the limited availability of capital to finance new projects. We look at the likely sources of money for future developments
Helping hand
The Green Investment Bank's role in financing UK offshore wind
Demo sites pave the way for offshore wind's future
The UK is among the front runners in developing offshore turbine test facilities. Several demonstration projects are under construction or planned at sites around the country
Forward view key to reducing project risks
Large scale and complex schedules make offshore wind projects prone to significant risks. Toby Seay of global engineering, procurement and construction company Bechtel explains how to use structured processes to anticipate problems and manage them effectively
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