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Burggraaf, Diego (author)New trends in the offshore wind industry show that wind farms are being built further onto sea. This also means that turbines have to be installed in deeper waters resulting in new challenges for the offshore wind industry. The commonly used jack-up vessels have a limited operating depth and therefore floating installation vessels become an...master thesis 2022
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Hogerheijde, Joost (author)To reach the Paris Agreement goals, switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy is inevitable. Wind power has proved to play a critical role in this transition. To speed up this transition, the wind industry must keep innovating. The major part of Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) is installed by a jack-up which not only has its limitations...master thesis 2020
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Janse, Arnout (author)The offshore wind industry is entering a new level of maturity. Announcements of bigger offshore wind turbines, the interest in new locations for offshore wind farms in harsher environments and the appearance of zero subsidy bids are proof of a rapid development. The next generation turbines are expected to be significantly larger and heavier...master thesis 2018
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van Beek, Merel (author)Since the oil price collapse at the end of 2014, operators in the offshore industry experience a decline in revenues and a need for downsizing. Simultaneously, the wind industry is growing every year, as an increasing amount of companies and consumers are investing in green energy. This creates opportunities for Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC),...master thesis 2018