Overview
A leading European floating offshore wind developer asked us for insight into the floating foundation supply chain.
The focus of this floating supply chain strategy was on overcoming the challenges of scaling from pre-commercial to commercial deployment.
With floating sites in France and California, the client needed insight to support its development. We mapped the lifecycle of floating foundation deployment from manufacturing through to maintenance. We also worked with shortlisted ports to refine data and close knowledge gaps.
Key challenges
- Mapping the full floating foundation lifecycle
- Identifying and evaluating critical constraints
- Creating shortlists of suitable ports in France and California.
- Validating findings through direct engagement
- Reducing uncertainty around infrastructure readiness
Key impact
- Delivered a comprehensive lifecycle process maps
- Identified and analysed 20 key constraints
- Engaged with 12 shortlisted ports
- Identified most promising ports and remaining development gaps
- Enabled the client to progress commercial-scale projects in their floating supply chain strategy
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