Insider's Guide to Energy 39 - Is the future floating? Developments in the offshore wind industry enable scaling.
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Sep 26, 2021 Join Jonah Margulis, Senior VP at Aker Offshore Wind and Vice Chair at Offshore Wind California, as he unpacks the future of floating wind technology. He discusses how it stacks up against traditional fixed-bottom approaches in terms of installation, operations, and costs. Discover the exciting role of digital twins in predictive maintenance and the shift toward innovative strategies in California. Jonah also discusses global expansion efforts and the impact of changing administrations on offshore wind development, highlighting strategies to tackle regulatory and infrastructural challenges.
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Jonah's Energy Journey
- Jonah Margulis has 20 years of diverse energy industry experience, from nuclear to offshore subsea deep water and renewables.
- He joined Aker Offshore Wind in 2021 to focus on floating wind with a strong engineering background.
Maritime Roots Drive Floating Wind
- Aker Solutions has 180 years of maritime innovation experience, specializing in offshore floating oil and gas structures.
- Their expertise translates well into floating offshore wind technology.
Technical Challenge: Stability and Cost
- The main technical challenge for floating offshore wind is stability of very large turbines in harsh ocean conditions.
- Economical mooring, anchoring systems and dynamic cables are key to commercial scale viability.