Moorings, foundations, and cabling are critical components of wave and tidal energy systems, accounting for a substantial share of project costs. Unlike offshore wind or oil and gas, ocean energy devices often require smaller but more numerous anchoring systems per megawatt of power. Given the smaller, more densely put devices with moving parts under water and sometimes dynamic cables, the cabling of ocean energy devices can also be more complicated than for other offshore uses. This introduces unique engineering, logistical, and cost challenges for both tidal and wave technologies.
In this webinar, we will explore the current state of moorings, foundations, and cabling in ocean energy, including the specific demands of floating and bottom-fixed devices. We’ll look at how innovations in anchoring solutions, installation techniques, and vessel use are shaping the sector, and discuss how tailored approaches can reduce costs and improve performance.
The webinar will start with a brief introduction from Pablo Ruiz-Minguela about the research priorities identified in these fields in ETIP Ocean's Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda. Afterwards the speakers will be:
- Nicolas Ruiz, France Energies Marines
- Raphael Coquet, Hydroquest
- Alexandre Pichard, Carnegie Clean Energy
Past Events
- ETIP Ocean Webinar: Economic and social value of ocean energy, Online, 14 December 2021 06:00-07:00 PST