HIghly advanced Probabilistic design & Enhanced Reliability methods for high value cost-efficient offshore WIND energy

"HIPERWIND will research new methods in wind energy basic science to reduce uncertainties in the design chain that will in-turn reduce the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) by at least 9% by reducing capital expenses (CAPEX) 4-6%, lowering operational expenses, (OPEX) by 5-7% and increasing Annual Energy Production (AEP) by 2-3%."

The project has achieved up to a 9% reduction in the cost of energy from offshore wind by developing innovative design simulation models that allow a better understanding of the complex physics influencing large offshore wind farms. Offshore wind turbines face higher wind speeds than onshore turbines and face strong ocean currents, requiring more robust designs and significantly higher capital costs. While they generate more energy due to stronger winds, these increased costs result in a higher levelized cost of energy (LCOE). While research and innovation in wind energy tend to be incremental, achieving an LCOE reduction of 9% is a big leap forward. It paves the way for investments in offshore wind farms and can help speed up the green transition.