scholarly journals Viability of Creating an Offshore Wind Energy Cluster: A Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 308
Author(s):  
Helena Junqueira ◽  
Margarita Robaina ◽  
Susana Garrido ◽  
Radu Godina ◽  
João C. O. Matias
Keyword(s):  
Wind Energy ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Cluster Structure ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Offshore Wind ◽  
Energy Market ◽  
Offshore Wind Energy ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Energy Cluster

Considering the advantages associated with the port sector concerning the potential of offshore wind energy, several international ports are aiming to achieve a solid integration in offshore wind energy clusters. This article performs an analysis of several seaports and offshore wind energy clusters in Europe to assess the feasibility of implementing an offshore wind energy cluster in the Port of Aveiro, Portugal. A deep literature review and a case study methodology were performed. Based on the analysis of the offshore energy market, and of the value chain of the company case study (ASM Offshore), it was concluded that the Portuguese market in this sector is not competitive, compared with other international markets. Nevertheless, the development of an offshore wind energy cluster could increase the included companie’s prospects, as well as dispute the growth of other companies associated with this sector. This research is relevant, because there is a lack of research that links the importance of seaports in offshore wind energy projects, in particular with a cluster structure, and because it contributes to knowledge for the development of the Aveiro region and Portugal, based on the exploitation of the renewable energy market and to the increase of related activities.

Orchestration of dynamic capabilities for competitive advantage

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 960-976 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tove Brink
Keyword(s):  
Wind Energy ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Offshore Wind ◽  
Business Networks ◽  
Offshore Wind Energy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Wind Park ◽  
Multiple Case

Purpose This paper aims to shed light on how offshore wind park business networks can orchestrate dynamic capabilities to enable innovation for the competitive advantage of renewable offshore wind energy. Design/methodology/approach The research is based on a qualitative multiple-case study of operation and maintenance activities in offshore wind parks, starting in June 2014 with a pilot qualitative case study and the main qualitative multiple-case research conducted via in-depth interviews with 20 enterprises. The preliminary findings were presented for the qualitative triangulation of comments in a seminar in May 2015. Findings The findings explain the need for collaboration across the business network through the use of an open innovation platform for orchestrating dynamic signature capabilities in combination with ordinary capabilities. Both locally distributed leadership and central leadership in knowledge creation are necessary ingredients. The model developed from the research findings shows the need to change the competitive advantage criteria within business networks to VRIS (valuable, rare, imitable, substitutable) in contrast to the traditional criteria for individual enterprises of VRIN (valuable, rare, imperfectly imitable, non-substitutable). Research limitations/implications The research is focused on offshore wind park business networks, and therefore, the generalizability of this qualitative case study to other contexts can be limited. Further research is thus needed to verify the findings. Originality/value A three-fold contribution is made to the understanding of the integrated combination of orchestrating dynamic capabilities in the offshore wind energy sector. Business networks, academia and policy bodies are given a model for enacting the competitive advantage of renewable offshore wind energy for the benefit of society.

scholarly journals Design of an Offshore Three-Bladed Vertical Axis Wind Turbine for Wind Tunnel Experiments

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sukanta Roy ◽  
Hubert Branger ◽  
Christopher Luneau ◽  
Denis Bourras ◽  
Benoit Paillard
Keyword(s):  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Wind Energy ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Vertical Axis ◽  
Offshore Wind ◽  
Energy Market ◽  
Offshore Wind Energy ◽  
Vertical Axis Wind Turbine ◽  
Wind Tunnel Experiments ◽  
Vertical Axis Wind Turbines

The rapid shrinkage of fossil fuel sources and contrary fast-growing energy needs of social, industrial and technological enhancements, necessitate the need of different approaches to exploit the various renewable energy sources. Among the several technological alternatives, wind energy is one of the most emerging prospective because of its renewable, sustainable and environment friendly nature, especially at its offshore locations. The recent growth of the offshore wind energy market has significantly increased the technological importance of the offshore vertical axis wind turbines, both as floating or fixed installations. Particularly, the class of lift-driven vertical axis wind turbines is very promising; however, the existing design and technology is not competent enough to meet the global need of offshore wind energy. In this context, the project AEROPITCH co-investigated by EOLFI, CORETI and IRPHE aims at the development of a robust and sophisticated offshore vertical axis wind turbine, which would bring decisive competitive advantage in the offshore wind energy market. In this paper, simulations have been performed on the various airfoils of NACA 4-series, 5-series and Selig profiles at different chord Reynolds numbers of 60000, 100000 and 140000 using double multiple streamtube model with tip loss correction. Based on the power coefficient, the best suitable airfoil S1046 has been selected for a 3-bladed vertical axis wind turbine. Besides the blade profile, the turbine design parameters such as aspect ratio and solidity ratio have also been investigated by varying the diameter and chord of the blade. Further, a series of wind tunnel experiments will be performed on the developed wind turbine, and the implementation of active pitch control in the developed turbine will be investigated in future research.

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