SITE INVESTIGATION

Specification of geotechnical site investigations for offshore wind farms

As society moves towards a greener future, utility companies are increasingly turning to renewable energy sources such as wind. Here, David Donaghy, head of Offshore Survey Management at Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions talks to GDI about the challenges surrounding site investigation for offshore wind farm projects.

David Donaghy
 When it comes to assessing core samples from seabed locations for windfarm foundations it is important to employ consultants that fully understand the subsurface characteristics

When it comes to assessing core samples from seabed locations for windfarm foundations it is important to employ consultants that fully understand the subsurface characteristics

Europe has become a global frontrunner in offshore wind. While offshore wind represents a clean, renewable source of electricity, the risks are growing as the industry "pushes the boundaries" through cost...

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