The wind power industry is growing with the ongoing trend towards taller towers and larger turbine capacity.Hub heights need to be increased while cutting down costs for material use at the same time. The conference will deal with current developments, improved technology and new concepts on steel tubular towers, lattice towers, pre-stressed concrete and hybrid towers as well as their high demands on foundation, construction and load bearing c...

Substations are the vital links for a future supergrid, and the key to success for offshore wind energy. The need to reduce cost throughout the value chain - while maintaining maximum reliability - remains a powerful driver for innovation in this field. - Discover new design approaches and installation concepts in 8 exclusive case studies- Evaluate installation experience with floating topsides and different foundation concepts- Reconsider saf...

Europe’s No.1 event for networking and knowledge exchange.• Discover new installation tools and methods for monopiles and jackets• Review case studies and lessons learned from deep water foundation projects• Gain experience with flange connections and their ability to replace grouted connections• Explore the potential for cost-reduction in offshore logistics for foundation projects• Evaluate floating designs and...

Cost pressure has been driving wind turbine innovation to new heights with ever longer blades and optimized drivetrain designs, tailored for every possible environment. Consequently, it is quite challenging to produce reliable long-term predictions on turbine field behavior, so park operators and investors can minimize risk and plan maintenance efforts. Presentations of international experts for drivetrains and rotor blades provide information...

Experience first-hand insights into efficient subsea cable installation processes and advanced technological tools. Ancors, shipping and unforeseen challenges on the sea bed are the main risk for offshore power cables. They can put the offshore wind farm off the grid or delay the construction process of an offshore wind project and lead to a painful loss of money, material and time. Reliable strategies and tools for protecting the inner array...