14:30 - 16:00 Optimising O&M to reduce LCOE
O&M & logistics
Room: Hall G1
This session will consider a number of approaches to reduce the cost of wind energy and to maximise the performance of the turbines. It will consider the latest innovations in pitch design and offshore support vessels, robust methodologies to maximise wind farm lifetimes and how the intelligent use of turbine measurements (SCADA and LIDAR) can maximise performance. Finally, we will look at the innovations required to reduce the cost of offshore wind energy.
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Presenter
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Wigmans René Cornlius (1) F
(1) Siemens Wind Power, Brande, Denmark
Presenter's biography
Biographies are supplied directly by presenters at WindEurope Summit 2016 and are published here uneditedSince 2013, René Wigmans has been the Head of Global Maritime and Aviation Solutions (MAS) at Siemens Wind Power Service. René is educated as a Maritime Officer specializing in marine technology and dredging from the Maritime Institute De Ruyter and Willem Barentsz. He also holds a post bachelor degree in Business Administration. His professional background includes various managerial positions within the offshore O&G shipping industry, including Superintendent, Fleet Manager and Manager Ship Management. He has also gained significant sailing experience spanning over 8 years as Chief Engineer, Second Engineer, and Maritime Officer.
Abstract
Siemens operations vessel: helping lower the cost of energy
Introduction
Siemens, the global leader in offshore wind power and wind power service, is the first in the industry to design and commission a new type of vessel specifically engineered to service and maintain far shore wind farms.
Approach
The SOVs are designed to help Siemens' customers secure more uptime and power production from their turbines, thereby helping lower the costs of wind energy.
Main body of abstract
In June 2015, Siemens Wind Power Service celebrated the launch of its first Siemens Operation Vessel, or SOV for short. This launch earmarked a new era in offshore wind energy and for offshore wind service logistics.
Following the launch in June, the new SOVs were put to sea and commenced work at the Baltic ll wind park, and at the Butendiek wind park in the North Sea. This was the beginning of an interesting time for Siemens Wind Power Service undertaking real pioneering work as modern seamen, and earmarking the first O&M to operate such a vessel for offshore wind farm service.
The SOV vowed to save valuable time in offshore wind farm service, as they are able to stay at sea for several weeks at a time, and only need to return to port for fuelling and the replenishment of supplies and equipment. Secondly the SOV envisioned opening up a larger weather window, thanks to the vessel’s motion-compensated Ampelmann gangway system which enables technicians to access the turbines at significant wave heights of up to 2.5 meters.
Now after more than a year in operation we look back to see how the SOV have been performing, what facts support and underline our expectations of the SOV, how it has helped reduce the cost of service, and to identify areas where we can improve.
Conclusion
This knowledge base and operational experience is vital for Siemens to further develop an already innovative, and efficient offshore logistical setup in contribute to bringing the industry forward, and helping lower the costs of wind energy.
Learning objectives
• How the SOV has helped Siemens reduce cost of energy
• How the SOV has improved the efficiency of offshore wind service
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