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[Report]

Analyzing the Potential of Offshore Wind Energy

Published: 2008/02

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Table of Contents

A. Executive Summary

B. Historical Background of the Wind Energy Industry

C. Introduction to Wind Energy

  • C.1 Overview
  • C.2 Potential Turbine Power
  • C.3 Distributing Wind Speed
  • C.4 Grid Management
  • C.5 Considering Capacity Factor

D. Global Wind Power Scenario

  • D.1 Europe
  • D.2 North America
  • D.3 Asia
  • D.4 Latin America
  • D.5 Australasia
  • D.6 Africa
  • D.7 Offshore

E. Present Market Scenario of Wind Power

F. Growth Drivers for Wind Energy

  • F.1 Supply Security
  • F.2 Environmental Potential
  • F.3 Economic Feasibility
  • F.4 Employment & Development of Rural Areas
  • F.5 Renewable Quotas
  • F.6 Technology

G. Introduction to Offshore Wind Energy

  • G.1 Historical Background of Offshore Wind Power
  • G.2 Basic Offshore Wind Technology
  • G.3 Analyzing Offshore Wind Energy Economics
  • G.4 Role of the Oil & Gas Industry in the Implementation of Offshore Wind Energy
  • G.5 Offshore Wind Energy: Industry Profile
  • G.6 Future of Offshore Wind Power Policy

H. Costs & Benefits of Offshore Wind Installation

I. Overview of Offshore Wind Technology

  • I.1 Introduction
  • I.2 Principal Components of an Offshore Wind Turbine
  • I.3 Wind as a Component of the Energy Mix
  • I.4 The Path to Deeper Water
  • I.5 Offshore Substructures
  • I.6 Foundations in Shallow Water
  • I.7 Transitional Technology
  • I.8 Floating Technology
  • I.9 Offshore Technology Challenges
    • I.9.1 Establishing a Design Base for Offshore Turbines
    • I.9.2 Offshore Design Codes and Processes
    • I.9.3 Reducing the Work Done at Sea
    • I.9.4 Low Cost Anchors and Moorings
    • I.9.5 Offshore Wind-Wave Measurements
      • I.9.5.1 Remote Measurement Systems
      • I.9.5.2 Hybrid Windspeed Database
      • I.9.5.3 Impact of Wind Farm Turbulence and Array
    • I.9.6 Weight Reductions in Offshore Turbines
    • I.9.7 Integrating Electric Grid & Systems
    • I.9.8 Problem with Mega Sized Turbines

J. Comparing Hydroelectric Projects & Offshore Wind

K. Environmental & Regulatory Issues

  • K.1 Establishing a Regulatory Framework for Wind Energy
  • K.2 Potential Environmental and Socio-Economic Issues

L. Environmental Risk

  • L.1 Introduction to Offshore Risks
  • L.2 Types of Environmental Risks
  • L.3 Impacts on the Environment
    • L.3.1 Impact by Other Industries
    • L.3.2 Impact by the Offshore Wind Farm Industry
  • L.4 Impact of Planning Processes Offshore
  • L.5 Future Issues
  • L.6 Impact of Such Issues
  • L.7 Lessons from Other Industries

M. Impact of Offshore Wind Power Facilities on Fish Ecosystems

  • M.1 Introduction
  • M.2 Abiotic Impacts
    • M.2.1 Destruction of Habitat
    • M.2.2 Increase in Turbidity and Siltation
  • M.3 Biotic Impacts
    • M.3.1 Changing Community Structure
    • M.3.2 Emergence of a New Habitat
    • M.3.3 Impact of Noise Pollution
    • M.3.4 Impact of Electromagnetic Fields
    • M.3.5 Introduction of Pollutants in the Habitat

N. Impact on Other Marine Habitats

  • N.1 Impact on Marine Mammals
  • N.2 Impact on Birds
  • N.3 Impact on Benthos
  • N.4 Impact on Fish, Sharks & Rays
  • N.5 Impact on Landscape/Seascape
  • N.6 Mitigation Measures

O. Analyzing the Potential for Floating Offshore Wind Energy

  • O.1 Introduction
  • O.2 Background Analysis
  • O.3 Analyzing the Technology Behind the Support Structure
    • O.3.1 Design Preferences
    • O.3.2 Candidate Vessels for Supporting Floating Platforms
  • O.4 Impact of Wave-Induced Motion on the Turbine
  • O.5 Conclusion

P. Analyzing International & European Regulatory Framework for Offshore Wind Energy

  • P.1 Introduction
  • P.2 International Regulatory Framework
    • P.2.1 Delineation of International Seas
    • P.2.2 Economic/Functional Delineation of the Sea
    • P.2.3 Environmental Issues
  • P.3 European Legislation (Pertaining to the EU)
    • P.3.1 Economic/Functional Delineation
    • P.3.2 Environmental Issues
    • P.3.3 Promoting Renewable Energy
  • P.4 Analyzing the Regulatory Framework in Belgium
  • P.5 Analyzing the Regulatory Framework in Denmark
  • P.6 Analyzing the Regulatory Framework in Germany
  • P.7 Analyzing the Regulatory Framework in France
  • P.8 Analyzing the Regulatory Framework in Ireland
  • P.9 Analyzing the Regulatory Framework in The Netherlands
  • P.10 Analyzing the Regulatory Framework in Sweden
  • P.11 Analyzing the Regulatory Framework in the United Kingdom

Q. Analyzing Offshore Wind Energy Development in the United States

  • Q.1 Introduction
  • Q.2 Historical Perspective & Origins of Offshore Wind Power in the US
  • Q.3 Pursuing Offshore Wind Energy - Opportunities
  • Q.4 Offshore Resource in the US
  • Q.5 Role of Water Depth in the US
  • Q.6 Present Offshore Turbine Technology
  • Q.7 Future Deepwater Wind Turbine Technology
  • Q.8 Estimated Cost of Energy
  • Q.9 Deepwater Economical Analysis of Energy
  • Q.10 Deepwater R&D Strategy
  • Q.11 Proposed Offshore Wind Developments in the United States
  • Q.12 Looking at Cape Wind & Need for a Federal Structure to Regulate Offshore Wind
  • Q.13 Congressional Reaction to the Need for Regulation of OCS Renewables
  • Q.14 Future of Offshore Wind Energy in the US
  • Q.15 Conclusion

R. Analyzing the Potential of Wind Energy on the US Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)

  • R.1 Introduction
  • R.2 Energy Activities on the OCS - Historical Perspective
    • R.2.1 Development of the US Territorial Claims
    • R.2.2 Federal Laws Governing the OCS
    • R.2.3 Understanding the Oil and Gas Leasing System
    • R.2.4 A Look at the Federalism and the Coastal Zone Management Act
  • R.3 Resource Potential
  • R.4 Resource Utilization Technologies
  • R.5 Wind Developments in the US OCS
  • R.6 Technology Requirements for the US
  • R.7 Integrating Other OCS Energy Technologies
  • R.8 Integrating with Onshore Energy Technologies/Systems
  • R.9 Environmental Considerations
    • R.9.1 Construction Phase Issues
    • R.9.2 Operation Phase Issues
    • R.9.3 Decommissioning Phase Issues
    • R.9.4 Siting Challenges
  • R.10 Analyzing the Economics
  • R.11 Conclusion

S. Analyzing Offshore Wind Energy Development in Europe

  • S.1 Introduction
  • S.2 Analyzing the Concerted Action for the Deployment of Offshore Wind Energy (COD) Project
  • S.3 Dealing with Legal & Administrative Issues
    • S.3.1 Regulatory Framework
    • S.3.2 Synchronizing the Regulatory Framework
    • S.3.3 Reforming of Processes
    • S.3.4 Selecting Suitable Areas
  • S.4 Dealing with Grid Issues
    • S.4.1 Looking at Central & Western Europe
    • S.4.2 Looking at the British Isles
    • S.4.3 Looking at Scandinavia
    • S.4.4 Requirement of Grid Reinforcement
    • S.4.5 Role of Grid Codes
    • S.4.6 Role of Common Offshore Cables
    • S.4.7 Managing Grid Access, Pricing & Balancing
    • S.4.8 Role of the Trans European Power Exchange
  • S.5 Analyzing Offshore Wind Energy Potential in the United Kingdom
  • S.6 Analyzing Offshore Wind Energy Potential in Denmark
  • S.7 Analyzing Offshore Wind Energy Potential in Germany
  • S.8 Analyzing Offshore Wind Energy Potential in Belgium
  • S.9 Analyzing Offshore Wind Power in Finland
  • S.10 Analyzing Offshore Wind Energy Potential in Ireland
  • S.11 Analyzing Offshore Wind Energy Potential in France
  • S.12 Analyzing Offshore Wind Energy Potential in The Netherlands
  • S.13 Analyzing Offshore Wind Energy Potential in Spain
  • S.14 Analyzing Offshore Wind Energy Potential in Norway
  • S.15 Analyzing Offshore Wind Energy Potential in Sweden

T. Case Studies

  • T.1 Analyzing Offshore Wind Power in California
  • T.2 Analyzing Offshore Wind Power in Delaware
  • T.3 Analyzing Offshore Wind Power in Massachusetts
  • T.4 Analyzing Offshore Wind Power in Michigan
  • T.5 Analyzing Offshore Wind Power in New Jersey
  • T.6 Analyzing Offshore Wind Power in Texas
  • T.7 Analyzing Offshore Wind Power in Wisconsin
  • T.8 Analyzing Offshore Wind Power in Japan
  • T.9 Analyzing Offshore Wind Power in Hong Kong
  • T.10 Analyzing Offshore Wind Power in China
  • T.11 Analyzing Offshore Wind Power in Australia
  • T.12 Analyzing the Horns Rev Offshore Wind Farm, Denmark
  • T.13 Analyzing the Beatrice Windfarm Demonstrator Project, UK
  • T.14 Analyzing the Cape Wind, USA
  • T.15 Analyzing the Lillgrund, Sweden
  • T.16 Analyzing the Alpha Ventus, Germany
  • T.17 Analyzing the Kentish Flats, UK

U. Major Turbine Manufacturers

  • U.1 BARD Engineering GmbH
  • U.2 Clipper Windpower
  • U.3 Enercon
  • U.4 GE Wind
  • U.5 Multibrid
  • U.6 Nordex
  • U.7 REpower Systems
  • U.8 Siemens
  • U.9 Vestas

V. Leading Industry Contributors

  • V.1 Horizon Wind Energy
  • V.2 Cielo Wind Power
  • V.3 Shell Renewables
  • V.4 Enercon
  • V.5 FPL Energy
  • V.6 Renewable Energy Systems
  • V.7 Gamesa Eolica
  • V.8 GE Energy
  • V.9 PPM Energy
  • V.10 Suzlon Energy
  • V.11 RWE npower
  • V.12 UPC Wind
  • V.13 Vestas Wind Systems A/S

W. Appendix

X. Glossary of Terms

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[Report]
Analyzing the Potential of Offshore Wind Energy
Published: 2008/02
Published by : Aruvian Research Aruvian Research

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