Posters - WindEurope Annual Event 2025

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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!

PO202: Benchmarking Chinese Offshore Wind Turbine Installations with Real-World Data: Insights and Comparison to European Projects

Lars-André Tobaben, Project Manager, Sea Impact

Abstract

The Chinese offshore wind market is gaining global attention, as Chinese OEMs and vessels are increasingly being considered for international projects. However, the installation performance of these turbines and the logistical setups remain largely unknown. This study, based on our well-established methodology, is the first to benchmark turbine installation performance in China, providing a comprehensive comparative analysis with the European market. Our analysis is built on data from 555 Chinese turbines and 875 European turbines installed between 2022 and today, revealing a significant 192% longer average on-position installation time for Chinese turbines. Key drivers of this extended duration include the widespread use of feeder barges in China, which is not commonly seen in Europe, and the logistical complexity involving multiple jack-up vessels in installation campaigns. These findings raise important considerations for developers contemplating the use of Chinese turbines in international markets. Over the last five years we improved and refined our offshore wind market analysis, and have rolled out similar studies across other key regions such as Europe, the U.S., and APAC. Our analysis are based on vessel position data (AIS) combined with several other data sets such as wind farms dbs, port dbs, and metocean data. Our scope covers over 5000 foundations, 5000 turbines, and more than 100 offshore wind farms using a consistent methodology. This study provides first-time insights into the comparative performance of Chinese and European turbines in terms of installation efficiency, O&M jack-up intervention durations, and vessel performance. Key areas covered include: * Installation benchmarks for turbine OEMs, wind farms, and vessels * Insights into foundation and WTG campaign setups and durations * Vessel involvement and performance, including jack-up interventions * Comparative analysis with European market performance

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