Title
Reducing production cost in offshore wind turbine tower design
Author
Nekeman, Olaf (TU Delft Aerospace Engineering)
Contributor
Zaaijer, M B (mentor)
von Terzi, D.A. (graduation committee) 
Sinke, J. (graduation committee)
Degree granting institution
Delft University of Technology
Programme
Aerospace Engineering | Aerodynamics and Wind Energy
Date
2021-09-30
Abstract
The objective of the thesis was to evaluate the cost reductions and tower design when production costs are included in the design process of an offshore wind turbine tower. First, a tower cost model had to be developed. Then, based on the findings, a cost optimization model was built with the tower design software from Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE). Three scenarios were developed
to mimic different supply chains. The results show that the production costs can be reduced by [0.2, 2%]. Moreover, in each scenario, a different optimum tower design was found. Another study into the optimum number of shells per section showed wind turbine manufacturers could reduce production costs up to 20%.
Subject
Cost Analysis
cost optimization
wind energy
wind turbine towers
Wind turbine optimization
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Embargo date
2023-09-30
Part of collection
Student theses
Document type
master thesis
Rights
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