Whitepaper
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Oct 30, 2025
How Robust O&M Plans Boost the Profitability of Offshore Wind Farms
The offshore wind industry faces intensified O&M challenges from the deployment of larger turbines and the management of aging fleets. These challenges threaten project efficiency, durability, and profitability, underscoring the need for updated O&M strategies. Shoreline Wind's new report, “𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐎&𝐌 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬” highlights the urgent need for a comprehensive review of existing O&M strategies as the industry matures globally and enters new territories.
What to gain from the whitepaper?
Whitepaper highlights:
A sophisticated O&M approach is crucial to manage the risks posed by larger turbines and maintain critical components like foundations, substations, and cables.
Tailored strategies are needed for aging offshore wind assets, especially those over a decade old, as their numbers are set to triple in the next four years.
Proactive O&M planning should start even before commissioning to ensure a seamless transition from construction to operation.
O&M plans must be adapted to regional conditions, considering local challenges, climate, and supply chain constraints.