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!
PO182: Impact of Front-End Decision-Making on Lifecycle Risk Management in Renewable Energy Projects
Khalida Suleymanova, Chief Implementation Officer, ARMSA Academy
Abstract
This study investigated the impact of front-end project development governance and decision-making on asset integrity and occupational health and safety risks in the construction and operational phases of renewable energy projects. The research employed qualitative methods, including surveys and interviews, across four technologies: onshore wind, offshore wind, solar, and battery storage. Key findings, which will be presented for the first time to the market, show critical gaps in developers' practices contributing to poor lifecycle risk management: * Insufficient evaluation of suppliers' and contractors' abilities to manage site-specific hazards * Poor design risk assessments * Inability to develop early operational strategies * A significant disparity was observed between developers' perceptions of their decision-making quality and its reception by construction phase stakeholders * Construction teams reported challenges due to gaps in receiving critical information early, leading to unexpected failures, defects, and schedule delays * Operations and maintenance (O&M) teams struggled with access to equipment design information and unresolved technical issues On the positive side, the study shows that when construction teams received timely critical information: * There was a measurable, positive impact on safety, work quality, and schedule management * O&M teams experienced improved safety and reduced maintenance costs with accurate as-built information According to this research, the most significant factor affecting developers' implementation of asset lifecycle risk management practices (or lack thereof) was investment uncertainty. This research highlights the growing need for improved front-end decision-making practices and governance in renewable energy projects to enhance safety, reduce risks, and improve overall project success rates. It also underscores the importance of comprehensive, enabling lifecycle risk management KPIs and the need for educational approaches to unlock understanding of lifecycle risk management across the industry.
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