REMOTE MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE OF 7MW FLOATING OFFSHORE WIND TURBINE

Abstract

This paper reports some results of verification of advanced remote monitoring and maintenance methods for the future commercial operation of floating offshore windfarms. The authors have experienced verification of Operation and Maintenance (hereinafter called O&M) of the world’s largest 7MW floating offshore wind turbine off the coast of Fukushima. As well known, the biggest issue in O&M for such a large floating offshore wind turbine is the inefficiency of site works caused by the difficulty of access. The authors have verified O&M based on two policies, reducing work required access, and safe & efficient work in access opportunities.