Offshore wind farm (OWF) is an emerging technology in the wind energy conversion system. These wind resources are abundant, stronger, and are more consistent in terms of their availability than land-based wind resources. As a matter of fact, significantly higher energy production is achieved due to larger wind turbine ratings and stronger wind profiles.
The challenges in its installation and reliable operation are significant.Due to an increased penetration level of wind farm, its impact on operation of power system components exaggerates. Consequently, this has led to active research works on various issues, planning and design, security, protection, stability, reliability, and power quality.
The offshore environment Brings serious challenges especially regarding environmental safety and prevention of damage to the wind farm itself because of collision or deliberate vandalism.
Creating a system of command and control over the marine environment is necessary, as well as providing a physical emergency response when needed.
The technological response will include, among other things, means of detection and sensors, remotely controlled observation, Operated by first-rate professionals.
The planning and implementation of the security measures will take into account the area where the wind farm is located, its distance from the coast and the invention of other offshore facilities in its vicinity.
Lior Yakobovitz CEO
Green Shield-Critical Energy Infrastructure Security