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!
PO158: Data-driven optimization of wind turbine foundations design - Enhancing efficiency and sustainability through integral and digital design.
Chris van der Ploeg, Digital innovation lead, Windbase
Abstract
Optimizing wind turbine foundations is crucial for reducing costs and improving the efficiency of wind energy projects. Traditional preliminary design methods often rely on limited design iterations, simplified means or conservative assumptions, leading to less optimal solutions, excessive material use, higher costs and more environmental impact. This work introduces a comprehensive, data-driven approach to optimizing wind turbine foundation designs by integrating geotechnical simulations, structural analysis, and site-specific data. By evaluating millions of design alternatives, our method accounts for turbine requirements, site conditions, and local soil properties, providing a thorough understanding of how design parameters influence performance, cost, and sustainability. Interactive Power BI dashboards facilitate the exploration of design relationships and constraints, enabling stakeholders to collaboratively select the optimal solution. This approach challenges conventional methods by generating a broad array of solutions rather than proposing a single engineered design, allowing for informed, strategic decision-making that accommodates project-specific needs and interfaces between the foundation and tower. It provides insight into driving criteria, allowing quick exploration of the business potential for further refinement or research into these. By challenging assumptions at the interface between wind turbine and civil design, this work proves that further integral optimizations are achievable.
No recording available for this poster.
