What you will learn
This course will be your introduction to offshore wind project development, starting with a brief history of the offshore wind industry and the current and projected industry status. The course will also cover the elements of an offshore wind project, focusing on the latest technical developments related to turbines, foundations, cables and offshore substations. We’ll also have an overview of the offshore wind project development process, including the project lifecycle, decision-making processes, and key technical drivers. You will also be given a comprehensive look on the current status of the offshore wind industry, in the U.S., the key opportunities and challenges in building a new industry, and what lessons we’ve learned from Europe could work in the U.S.
Who should attend?
- Individuals who would like to understand the offshore wind farms from generation to grid
- Industry professionals wishing to deepen their knowledge of offshore wind structures, such as wind turbine generator models, foundation concepts
- Individuals or companies involved in large infrastructure projects who wish to venture into offshore wind development/investment
- Any other professionals who wish to benefit from DNV GL’s offshore wind technical knowledge
Course Outline
1. Offshore Wind Farm Elements and Technology:
1.1 Industry status
- Brief history of offshore wind, current and projected status
1.2 Elements of an offshore wind farm
- An overview focusing on the latest technical developments
- Turbines, foundations, cables and offshore substation
1.3 Overview of development process
- Project lifecycle and the development process
- Overview of decision-making process and key technical drivers
1.4 Offshore wind in the U.S.
- Key challenges to building an industry
- Lessons learned from Europe
Lead Instructor
Serene Hamsho
Offshore Wind Senior Project Manager
Mrs. Hamsho brings 10 years of experience to her role as Senior Project Manager in DNV GL’s Offshore Wind group. Prior to DNV GL, Mrs. Hamsho was an Electrical Design Engineer at GE Wind Energy where she built a sound reputation and was recognized for her innovative work in the field. In her current role, Mrs. Hamsho is leading and managing offshore wind projects in North America from feasibility to operations, including technology evaluation and technical due diligence. She brings her rich experience as she worked in different sectors including management and engineering in various global market regions. Mrs. Hamsho holds a professional education certificate from MIT, an MSc degree in management of Eco-Innovation from University of Versailles, and a BSc degree in electronic and telecommunication engineering from University of Kalamoon.
