Partrac is carrying out an offshore wind resource and metocean measurement campaign for RWE and Saorgus Energy for the Dublin Array offshore wind project site, off Ireland.
Partrac has deployed a floating Lidar and metocean buoys and year-long offshore measurement campaign is underway.
The metocean survey company selected Eolos’ FLS200 floating Lidar to provide reliable, robust wind data and customised metocean buoys, featuring Nortek Signature with AHRS.
The floating lidar has been initially deployed near the Kish Lighthouse for cross-comparison where the project team have a Lidar installed, which will provide additional confidence in the two Lidar measurements at the north and south of the array.
Partrac director Sam Athey said: “Collection of site-specific wind resource data is one of the mission critical steps offshore developers need to assess site feasibility and take projects forward.
“We are delighted to have been awarded a 12-month wind resource and metocean contract for Dublin Array, which builds on our Irish Offshore windfarm track record.
“Partrac have been working on floating lidar campaigns for over 6 years and the experience we have gained, combined with our metocean consultancy expertise, enables us to provide safe and reliable wind resource and metocean measurements to the European offshore wind industry.”
The Dublin Array project has been designated as one of a small number of projects granted “relevant project” status under the Irish Government’s transitional arrangements to fast track the roll out of up to 5GW of offshore wind by 2030.
The project will be located on the Kish and Bray Banks, 10 km from the coastline of Dublin.
The proximity of the wind farm to the coastline of Dublin, a major electricity demand hub, was a key consideration in the site selection. The windfarm will have a capacity of 600 to 900 MW from 45-61 turbines, which will provide a significant contribution to Ireland’s target.