2. S UMMARY OF PREVIOUS FOWIND STUDIES The FOWIND project has laid the groundwork for the development of the first offshore wind projects in India. A number of landmark reports have been published that bring together the partners’ global experience in offshore wind and the understanding of the local context in the states of Tamil Nadu and Gujarat (see Figure 2-1). FIGURE 2-1: KEY REPORTS RELEASED BY FOWIND
The Tamil Nadu Pre-feasibility report [4] identified several credible technical solutions for offshore wind development, in eight potential zones, through constraint modelling using existing public domain data. The report covered at a high level preliminary studies on project siting, wind farm design and installation strategies. Project costs were suggested using international experience and environmental considerations were covered. Finally, initial LIDAR device locations were suggested for critical onsite wind measurements. The Supply Chain, Port Infrastructure and Logistics Study [2] provided an overview of the key supply chain elements required for offshore wind and carried out an initial review of the potential for Indian companies to enter the market. Building on this a port infrastructure and logistics assessment was done to identify key component specifications, vessel requirements, installation
strategies and port infrastructure required for manufacturing to installation and through operation and maintenance of an offshore wind farm. The report culminated with an offshore wind port readiness assessment for Tamil Nadu and an insight into project decommissioning. The Grid Integration Study [3] addressed the key question of how to prepare the state power systems to connect offshore wind projects in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. It laid out the steps necessary to prepare the physical onshore grid for integration of offshore wind projects in the two states while also considering the requirements to facilitate new offshore grid development. The report also evaluated how the states in question will ensure stable system operation with increasing penetration of offshore wind and other renewable energy generation. Lastly, a suite of relevant grid codes was reviewed to ensure that they suitable for development of offshore wind projects in India.
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