A Feasibility Study for Offshore Wind

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A Feasibility Study for Offshore Wind
Beth Mast Dodge Perry Tyson Utt Dave VanLuvanee
Summer 2002
Integrated Science and Technology James Madison
University Dr. Jonathan Miles
Institute for Energy Technology University of
Malta Ing. Robert Farrugia
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Project Description

• Available wind resource
• Reef contours and composition
• Technical components
• Environmental impacts
• Conflicts of usage
• Economic issues

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Turbine Selection

• Estimates of output made
• Mega watt range considered
• Neg-Micon 2000 selected

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Foundations
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Traditional Concrete Gravity
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Mono pile
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Tripod
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Marine Activity Interactions

• Activities around reef
• Bunkering
• Fish farming
• Commercial boating
• Fishing/scuba diving
• Jet skis

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Wind Farm Array

• Location of 7 NEG Micon 2000 turbines
• Sea depths over reef

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Scoping Exercise

• Avian Concerns
• Bird Conservatory
• Shearwaters
• Posidonia Meadows
• Installation
• Pollution Avoided

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Economic Analysis

• Offshore more uncertain than onshore
• Greater upfront cost
• Greater output
• Falling price trend

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View of Wind Farm from Mellieha Church
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View of Wind Farm From Marfa Ridge
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Conclusions

• Sikka L-Bajda is a suitable location for an
  offshore wind farm
• Key issues for construction include, bunkering,
  fish farming, and reef characteristics
• Economically the project appears feasible however
  more research is necessary

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AcknowledgementsSpecial thanks must be extended
to the individuals who assisted in the
formulation of this report.

• Ing. R.N. Farrugia
• project administrator

• Dr. J.J. Miles
• project coordinator

• Cpt. David Bugeja, Maritime Authority
• Joseph Bianco, Maritime Authority
• Michelle Borg, MEPA
• Rachael Portelli, MEPA
• Bjorn Bonello, MEPA

• Ing. Ronald Vella, Enemalta
• Ing. Alan Cassar, Enemalta
• John Borg, Bird Life Malta
• Joseph Borg, University of Malta
• Anton Micallef and staff, ICOD