Offshore wind turbines use the same technology as onshore turbines. The harsh weather conditions at sea, however, place unique demands on the foundation, tower and control system. Vestas works with an extensive range of applications to produce a robust turbine with a design lifetime of at least 20 years that requires a minimum amount of maintenance and that includes the following:
- Corrosion protection
- Accessibility and safety procedures for service technicians
- Further development of monitoring and control systems (SCADA)
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Horns Reef: View the construction of one of the world’s largest offshore wind power solutions (approx 5 min.)
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