Construction plan for wind power generation and energy storage foundation

What are the plans for the future of offshore wind power?

Attempts will be made by the industry to include large turbine of 10 MW, large wind farm of capacity up to 1 GW, and sites 50–100 km far from the coast. The development of offshore wind power is attributed to the innovation of offshore wind turbines and foundation technologies.

What types of foundations are used in offshore wind turbines?

Foundation structures such as gravity foundation, monopile, suction bucket, tripod foundation, jacket, multi-pile, and floating foundations are applied in offshore wind turbines.

Why is Foundation dynamics important in the design of an offshore wind turbine?

Foundation dynamics is an important consideration in the design of an offshore wind turbine. As the offshore wind turbine rotates, the blades travel past the tower creating vibrations to which the offshore wind turbine is sensitive.

Is offshore wind power a solution to energy conservation & sustainable environment?

Yes, greater use of offshore wind power could be one of the solutions for energy conservation and a sustainable environment in the long run. The development of offshore wind power is attributed to the innovation of offshore wind turbines and foundation technologies.

What is the accumulated installed capacity of offshore wind turbines?

Over the last decades, many thousands wind turbines have been installed, with an accumulated installed capacity of over 13 GW. This paper reviews the development of offshore wind power and foundation technology used for offshore wind turbines in China using published information, data, and web sources.

How are offshore wind power foundations transported?

Components of the foundation, such as the piles or the bucket foundation, are fabricated onshore or on a dry dock and then transported or towed by ship. Pile installation could be accommodated by using standard piling, as used for an oil and gas structure of similar loading.