Offshore wind what s it all about? 01/11/2017 Owen Murphy & Andrew Tipping

Agenda ORE Catapult intro Offshore wind market and context Projects, Turbines and Balance of plant Technology demonstration Innovation Challenges Funding

ORE CATAPULT INTRO

The Catapult Network A long-term vision for innovation & growth 11 Catapults 1.4bn IUK programme, funded by BEIS To transform the UK's capability for innovation Driving growth in key strategic sectors Affordable energy from Wind, Wave and tidal Research Testing Advisory Services Programmes

Catapult support for diversification Commercialisation Engineering and Test Services Innovation Challenges Technology Assessment Funding Identification Benchmarking innovations and providing confidence to Providing investors industry-led market opportunities Supporting product and service development as partners in public R&D programmes Delivery of sector-specific engineering and test capabilities to reduce technology development risk Market intelligence, business modelling and commercialisation support

INTRODUCTION TO OFFSHORE WIND

MARKET

Wind energy is 2 nd largest power generator in Europe 21 st April 2017 was first day without coal as a fuel for generation in the UK since the industrial revolution.

UK is location of largest investment in wind 20% of the entire UK's infrastructure construction contract value in 2016 came from offshore wind ( 4bn out of 20bn).

UK offshore wind will exceed 10GW by 2020 Wind energy produced over 10% of UK electricity in 2016. UK offshore wind capacity will exceed 10GW by 2020

The UK opportunity 1,502 offshore turbines now 5.4GW operational 10GW installed by 2020

Dramatic cost reduction - faster than forecast Innovation is key driver of cost reduction: Longer blades, novel foundations, more efficient cables All new technology must be tested and validated before commercialisation http://www.crmfreport.com

PROJECTS

Projects 29 operational offshore wind projects in UK waters; Commissioned from early 2000 s to present day; 8 projects currently under construction; A further 18 projects have received planning consent*. Developers are typically multinational formerly state owned utilities, key names with active projects: DONG (Ørsted), SPR, SSE, E.ON, Vattenfall, Statoil, Innogy, EDPR, Red Rock Power, + other Europeans

Offshore wind project phases 5 to 8 years 1 to 2 years 20 to 25 or (?) years Project Development Construction Operation

Offshore wind capex Turbine Foundations Array cables Offshore substation Steps up array to export voltage Turbines 7MW to 9MW (10MW+ by 2023) 80m blades (100m by 2025) Steel towers Electrical offshore Electrical onshore Export cables Onshore substation Connects wind farm to national grid Export cables HVAC (some HVDC outside of UK) Foundations Monopiles (10 to 40m depth) Jackets (30m to 60m depth) Array cables 33kV or 66kV

Projects: Past, present and future Commissioning year Crown Estate leasing round Project size (MW) Number of turbines Turbine rating (MW) 2000-2010 R1 <100 20 30 2 4 2010 2017 R2 200 500 ~100 4 6 2017 - R3 500 1200 100-150 6 9+ 2025??? 15+? These are broad classifications there are exceptions

TURBINES

Offshore turbines: past, present, and future Existing fleet: 2 4MW Currently installing: 6 8MW Next generation: 10+MW Next generation Year 2020-2030 Height 120m Capacity 10-14MW

Fabrication - blades LM Windpower s LM 88.4 P One set, of three blades, is capable

Turbines

Offshore turbines Looks simple right?

Offshore turbines

Operations and maintenance Optimised performance requires regular inspections and condition based monitoring of generating machinery and structures. Manual access offshore is expensive. With the world s largest offshore wind fleet, the UK is a world leader in offshore O&M.

BALANCE OF PLANT

Foundations and cables

SO HOW CAN CATAPULT HELP?

TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS

Our testing and demonstration facilities We operate the largest concentration of multi-purpose offshore renewable energy technology test and demonstration facilities in the world.

Test facilities: Blades, Drivetrains, Electrical

Test facilities: Levenmouth 7MW, Offshore met mast, Docks

Technology demonstration at Levenmouth turbine Levenmouth turbine (Samsung prototype) ORE Catapult acquired in 2015 Open access Unique in scale Realistic offshore wind environment Prioritised non-invasive demonstrations initially 10 companies are demonstrating systems under first tranche Some examples on following slides

Sensor-Works Ltd & Turner Wind Service Demonstration of wireless vibration sensing Opportunity to develop commercial offer Investigate installation methodologies Real working environment Bluetooth LE IoT Sensor Gateway M-HAS Data Processor (Machine Health Assessment System)

Hydrasun Intelligent fluid condition Monitoring Systems (IMS) for lubrication oil Comprehensive monitoring of quality, and physical characteristics of lubrication oil System well established in the oil industry. IMS - reservoir sensor module (RSM), component condition sensor (CCS) and control cabinet (Hub)

SMART technology demonstrations in 2017 / 2018 SMART project will run for coming year Broader remit not limited to sensors / monitoring Examples of technologies may include: Access systems, Safety systems, Monitoring systems; Data science; Inspection technologies. This project is supported by Scottish Government

SMART Invitation open Further demonstrations ongoing and planned Scottish and UK benefit of particular interest We can provide commercial and practical validation Please come and talk to us the door is open

SO HOW CAN CATAPULT HELP?

INNOVATION CHALLENGES

Informing innovation: O&M Forum Discussion forum with UK offshore wind farm owner/operators Attended by offshore wind farm asset managers Outputs Valuable insight to help shape ORE Catapult activities Joint Industry Projects Innovation Challenges

Engaging the supply chain: Needs Driven Innovation Owner/ Operators Operational Issue ORE Catapult Innovation Challenge Call Supply chain innovators Ideas Innovations Collaborative Innovation Project External Funding Technology Solutions

Innovation Challenge Page Challenge areas launched and on website with Expressions Of Interest (EOI) process. www./our-services/innovation-challenges/

Challenge example: Internal blade inspection The challenge: Inspect sub surface defects in blades Defects can t be detected on painted surface only seen visually from inside Perform visual inspections and provide data on where defects are

Challenge example: Corrosion EDF sets corrosion challenge (with Innovate UK) 10,000 on offer for inspection and corrosion mitigation in monopile foundations offshore Corrosion within monopile foundations is a cause for concern for offshore wind farms. The main problem is a deviation from the original design assumptions made for early offshore wind farm projects. This predicted that the inside of the monopile would be completely air and water-tight, said EDF. Issues: Confined space Hydrogen Sulphide Source: ReNews 19th July 2016

Marine Growth on Jackets Current Method Time Consuming Vessel required Weather restricted Diver risk or expensive ROV setup CAPEX & OPEX Eliminate marine growth to reduce steel requirement at design phase for foundations

Case Studies: ATAM Group The Challenge Remote inspection and analysis of weld seam integrity on wind turbine towers - Reduce requirement for rope access ORE Catapult Support Access to full scale tower to carry out NDT inspection trial Supported demonstration Advisory on industry needs - Reduce cost - Increase the operational window

Case Study: SMAR Azure ORE Catapult Support Responded to Blade Innovation Challenge Identified funding avenues for feasibility study of novel blade technology Funding bid co-development Secured 3 rounds of Energy Catalyst funding (Innovate UK) Novel textile blade technology developed from sail design and manufacturing

Case Study: Limpet Technology Demonstration ORE Catapult Support Access to full scale operational turbine Supported demonstration of a range of technologies Building investor and customer confidence

Case study: Autonomous subsea survey ORE Catapult Support - Access to expertise - Introductions to utility & OEM - Test and demonstration - Access to funding (InnovateUK)

FUNDING SUPPORT

Funding programs Open/ Upcoming call: Infrastructure Systems Round 4 (Jan 18) 25,000-5 million 3 months 3 years Technical feasibility, industrial research or experimental development Must have one SME involved Up to 75% intervention Horizon 2020 70% Funding 50,000-2.5 million

Diversification Support: Scottish Enterprise The Offshore Wind Expert Support helps established supply chain companies and new market entrants 2 days of FREE one-to-one support, funded by Scottish Enterprise plus a further 4 days 50% funded Company specific market research Technology & commercial due Apply online or email Isla.robb@scotent.co.uk

Funding Options: ETP Up to 20k (70% funding) Scottish SMEs Access Scottish Universities Early stage concepts/ Feasibility Power Systems & Networks, Wind, Marine

Funding Options: SCORE SCORE program Up to 50k (40% funding) Catapult as a partner organisation Impact

Events & Workshops Supply Chain Workshops - Sessions exploring specific supply chain opportunities Meet the Buyer Events - Tailored events with leading OEMs and developers Technical Solutions Workshops - Sessions focussing on specific industry challenges and potential solutions

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