Posters
Come meet the poster presenters to ask them questions and discuss their work
We would like to invite you to come and see the posters at our upcoming conference. The posters will showcase a diverse range of research topics, and will give delegates an opportunity to engage with the authors and learn more about their work. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or simply curious about the latest developments in your field, we believe that the posters will offer something of interest to everyone. So please join us at the conference and take advantage of this opportunity to learn and engage with your peers in industry and the academic community.
On 9 April at 17:15, we’ll also hold the main poster session and distinguish the 7 best posters of this year’s edition with our traditional Poster Awards Ceremony. Join us at the poster area to cheer and meet the laureates, and enjoy some drinks with all poster presenters!
We look forward to seeing you there!
PO035: Ecological and structural results of NID solutions for offshore wind and grid infrastructure
Yaeli Rosenberg, Head of Biology, Econcrete
Abstract
Specific ecological and biodiversity requirements in offshore wind and grid infrastructure projects are presenting significant consenting challenges to developers. In response, offshore wind (OSW) developers, Transmission System Operators (TSO), and contractors are seeking validated, Nature-Inclusive Design (NID) solutions, which comply with ecological requirements and create opportunities to enhance and restore marine biodiversity, while at the same time meeting engineering standards. The OSW industry now benefits from novel NID solutions for scour and cable protection that holds the potential to transform the landscape of offshore wind farm protection. Indeed, hard substrates associated with OSW and grid facilities offer constructed habitat for which the design can be optimized to create environmental conditions that encourage the growth of a diverse local marine flora and fauna, increase species richness, and reduce the dominance of invasive species. This presentation will highlight validation results from the development of innovative NID alternatives to traditional scour and cable protection systems. Design details of ecologically engineered cable and scour protection units will be discussed. Ecological validation and opportunities for biodiversity enhancement will be demonstrated by sharing monitoring methods and post-installation biological results. Hydraulic stability performance will also be highlighted by sharing results from 3D physical model testing of nature-inclusive scour and cable protection systems.
No recording available for this poster.
