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The establishment of offshore wind farms has emerged as a pivotal solution for meeting the growing demand for renewable energy. The success of these projects heavily relies on strategic siting, as the chosen location significantly impacts both the efficiency and sustainability of the wind farms. Geospatial data, encompassing a wide range of spatial information, plays a crucial role in enhancing the siting process and overall performance of offshore wind energy initiatives. 

 

As renewable energy generation intensifies several markets are positioned as well established in the sector as well as new and emerging countries that have ambitious plans for the future. With technological advancements, supportive policies, and increasing investment, we are poised to see continued growth in the sector. Here at Youwind, we have identified several markets that are leading the push and others that are just starting in their efforts to develop offshore wind.

 

Because of significant developments in the availability of technology, we have made advancements in the offshore wind sector. With the continued growth of turbines, the revolutionary technology of floating farms, and the development in energy storage we are continuously being able to guarantee a more secure and stable supply of energy coming from renewable sources.   

 

The one-time purchase of software on a CD from the 2000s is thankfully not the norm anymore as this system didn’t allow developers to continuously improve their product offering by fixing bugs and developing new features for users according to the needs of the market. For example, if you were to have bought version 8.1 you could upgrade to 8.2 but not to 9.0 or above.  

SaaS is a new term used to refer to a monthly or yearly subscription to a software service. In today’s world, SaaS is set up so that clients other than receiving the product, also have access to free and recurring updates, user support, backups, and other additional perks.  

 

Developing an offshore wind farm involves a complex step-by-step process. First, you must decide on a site location, for which you must compile information regarding wind resources, considering wind speed and patterns over a long period. Similarly, you must understand water depth to facilitate construction and installation. Assessing the best-suited WTGs for the site and determining foundation types is also fundamental for successful development. Other important elements to consider are environmental factors such as bird and marine life that may be affected.  

As the number of wind farms around the world continues to grow, the complexity of calculating wake efficiency is becoming increasingly challenging due to the sheer volume of data and the intricate interactions between numerous wind turbines.

The North Sea is an excellent example of this, where it is now not uncommon to need to include more than 1000 WTG locations when calculating wake losses for a prospective wind farm.