Ensuring the Safety of Construction Work and Operations of Offshore Wind Farms

Abstract

Toward the realization of carbon neutrality in 2050, the introduction of renewable energy is an important issue in Japan. As one of the important measures for that, the introduction of offshore wind power is being promoted in cooperation with the public and private sectors. Offshore wind projects are a major investment and need to manage and reduce construction risks, and accident risks during their more than 20-year operation period. Class NK contributes to ensuring the safety of construction work through the Marine Warranty Survey work. The Survey is a condition for insurance coverage for construction work. In addition, Class NK provides wind farm certification service to evaluate the conformity of wind turbines and their supporting structures to national standards, and the suitability for local wind conditions, sea conditions, ground conditions, etc. Through this process, we contribute to stable operation and accident prevention. On the other hand, in order to spread offshore wind power generation, it is also important to reduce its lifecycle cost including operation and maintenance. NK Group will participate in the necessary technical studies and will play a role in the spread of offshore wind power.