Project development

Focal points of the pilot study
Elsam is an experienced builder and operator of onshore wind farms and has gathered expertise from the Tunø Knob trial project. However, the size and siting of the demonstration project required that a number of factors be examined in detail. In addition to general project preparations and environmental studies, the Project Committee therefore also focused on the following:

  • Wind measurements and production estimates
  • Financial risk assessment
  • Wave measurements and weather windows
  • Design basis for the constructions
  • Accessibility by boat and helicopter
  • Assessment of availability and operating time
  • Operation and service strategy
  • Interaction between wind turbine and foundation
  • Erosion at foundations
  • Installation techniques