Non-Local Effects of Support Structure Diameter on Wave Induced Fatigue Loads of Monopile-based Offshore Wind Turbines

One of the main cost drivers of an offshore wind power plant are the support structures of the wind turbines, it is therefore of primary importance to optimize their design. Among the support structures available, the concept most widely adopted is the monopile-based support structure, whose design is often fatigue-driven. Offshore structures...

Parametric design and optimization model: For offshore wind turbine monopile foundations with GFRP tower

The offshore wind energy market is highly dynamic and one of the major challenges is to become more cost competitive against other sources of energy. The support structure of an offshore wind turbine shows a high potential for further cost reduction. Jules Dock is investigating in the replacement of a steel tower on a monopile foundation by a...