The offshore wind energy sector today faces two main problems: the lack of greener technologies and the lack of workarounds. This is one of the most important conclusions, the last study conducted by Aggreko.
Aggreko’s ‘Race to Renewables’ report highlights that the offshore wind sector continues to face significant obstacles due to ongoing power supply issues. According to the survey of 855 industry professionals in Europe, 39% of them believe this The lack of workarounds is the main barrier to growthwhile the integration of greener technologies is also seen as a key factor hindering progress.
Furthermore, the report highlights that transport and logistics are key issues in accessing electricity supplies, as 39% of respondents indicate this is the main obstacle. Another 34% cited equipment delivery times as a problem. Lack of access to electricity can cause problems at all stages of infrastructure development, but is especially problematic during the construction phase, when cable installations and heavy-lift vessels are required.
The offshore wind sector is booming across Europe, with a planned investment of more than €5 billion to help manufacturers secure advances and guarantee performance in new wind projects. However, if energy supply issues are not adequately addressed, these ambitious targets may not be achieved. Aggreko is building strategic supply chain partnerships to provide flexible energy solutions and technical expertise needed to address these challenges.
Aggreko: lack of specialized staff and ecological solutions
Aggreko’s report suggests that greener technologies are becoming increasingly attractive to policymakers looking to reduce emissions during the development phase. Cost is also seen as the main barrier to achieving this, although there also appears to be a barrier lack of personnel specialized in new technologiesas over 41% admit that the lack of technical knowledge has affected the acceptance of offshore wind projects.
The offshore wind sector is currently at the center of a massive boom and construction is increasing to record levels. More than 5 billion euros are being invested in it throughout Europe the wind sector to help manufacturers secure advances and to ensure performance on new wind projects.
In Britain, Labour’s decision to overturn the ban on onshore construction, together with the recent award of new offshore wind projects to generate 9.6 GW of power, are signs of the increase in the number of projects as the new government has at its disposal intention to accelerate the production of renewable energy.
Persistent supply problems could impose high costs on the sector if the ambitious targets set by European governments are not met. Aggreko has launched this new report to help the industry overcome these challenges, demonstrating the value of strategic supply chain alliances to provide flexible energy solutions and the necessary know-how to present them correctly.
Alliances will be essential
Michel Maaskant, Sector Sales Specialist for Offshore Renewables at Aggreko, said: “Despite the enormous growth in this sector, there are still barriers that can cause problems if not addressed. To ensure its continued expansion, especially taking into account the objectives of European organizations, the The wind sector must look at the barriers to the use of greener technologiesas well as issues related to ensuring electricity supply to the projects.”
These new partnerships aim to develop a plan for the entire lifecycle of a facility, in line with Energizing Change™, Aggreko’s sustainability environment designed to facilitate commercially viable energy transitions for your customers. Furthermore, a central part of the environment is the development of sustainable infrastructure for the future, including increased network capacity, the commissioning of new wind farms, grid balancing services and electricity supply to build transport networks.
“Energizing Change™ consists of Help sectors to adopt more sustainable energy solutionsMichel added. “However, they can only do that if they receive the right support and advice.”
“In the wind sector, this lack of knowledge must be resolved to achieve the expected growth. This is the moment when strategic alliances between service providers come into play. energy solutions and offshore wind companies to help them develop sustainable supply chains and a reliable energy supply.”
Aggreko’s new research found that persistent power supply issues remain major obstacles to slowing down power supply development of the booming offshore wind energy sectormaking the participation of more capable suppliers in the energy supply chain increasingly necessary.