Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) has recently initiated a project involving the deployment of four vessels to conduct soil research in the North Sea. The objective is to explore areas with potential for the future construction of offshore wind farms.
The four vessels, operated by Fugro, will initially collect shallow bottom samples. Subsequently, another vessel will be employed to obtain deeper samples at depths of up to 60 meters.
The primary purpose of this data collection is to map the subsurface conditions, which will provide valuable insights for determining the most suitable foundations for the prospective wind farms.
Simultaneously, GEOxyz and RPS are conducting wind and water studies using floating LiDAR technology to assess wind speeds. These studies are being conducted in conjunction with the soil surveys.
GEOxyz and RPS have been entrusted by RVO to carry out five measurement campaigns. Each campaign is anticipated to last for a duration of two years within a specific wind energy area.
The wind and water measurements are crucial in accurately calculating the potential energy output of a wind farm.
