Challenges taking offshore wind to the next levelMAPPING SCIENTIFIC NEEDS IN THE ARCTIC AND NORTHERN AREASNorway House – Brussels 11.10.2012

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What is needed to develop a competitive technology?

Cost reduction is possible but takes time

The potential is there….

• Huge markets with load centers close to sea

• Political will important

• Vast wind resources in place

• Electrical infrastructure is essential

• Local supply chain important

A structured approach is needed !

• Innovation

• Implementation

• Industrialization

You need a innovative concept

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From idea to commercial concept

Model test2005

Concept2001

Full-scale prototype

2009

Pilot Park, 3-6 turbines<5 years

Large Parks, 500

MW<10 years

Hywind Demo – in operation since 2009

Main dataWTG: 2.3 MWTurbine weight: 138 tonsDraft: 100 mDisplacement: 5300 m3

Diameter at water line: 6 mWater depth: 200 m

• Concept is proven

• Survived winter storms

• Very good characteristics

Industrialization is needed to improve cost

Concept development•Upscaling

•Design optimization

•Mooring systems

Cost-efficient fabrication•Fabrication friendly design

•Efficient mass production

Assembly and installation•Efficient installation vessels

•Onshore assembly

It is possible!

• A future market is essential to trigger development

• Implementation by Public – Private -Partnership is needed to launch projects

• Innovation is necessary in all development phases

• Industrialization and supply chain involvement is key to success

Jan Fredrik StadaasTechnology Manager Offshore WindJastad@statoil.comTel: +47 41 44 00 46

www.statoil.com

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