{"id":8135,"date":"2025-04-09T13:58:36","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T11:58:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ingenius.ecoledesponts.fr\/?p=8135"},"modified":"2025-04-10T09:39:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T07:39:04","slug":"training-offshore-wind-energy-experts-a-key-issue-for-the-energy-transition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ingenius.ecoledesponts.fr\/en\/articles\/training-offshore-wind-energy-experts-a-key-issue-for-the-energy-transition\/","title":{"rendered":"Training offshore wind energy experts: a key issue for the energy transition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

With the goal of diversifying energy sources, offshore wind energy is proving a promising area for development of renewable energies in France. With among the highest potential in Europe, this sector provides major leverage to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The goal is ambitious: 50 farms in service and a capacity of 40 to 45 GW installed by 2050<\/a>. However, its deployment raises numerous scientific and technical issues, relating to the rapid increase in turbine power, which has more than tripled in under twenty years, as well as blade size. The emergence of floating wind energy also raises major design and industrialization issues. These include integration of wind turbines and floaters, anchoring of structures in high seas, geotechnics, performance optimization and electricity network hook-up, among others, in addition to environmental impacts and the societal dimension. To address these issues, specialists need to be trained urgently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interview with Louis-Fran\u00e7ois Durret<\/strong>, co-founder of the OFFWIND master\u2019s<\/a>1<\/a><\/sup> and executive director of ENPC\u2019s Management of Energy Projects specialized master\u2019s program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inauguration of the first French floating wind turbine in the Penho\u00ebt basin in Saint-Nazaire. (Credit: L\u00e9na Bilot\/Terra)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Offshore wind energy, onshore wind energy\u2026 What are their specific features?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offshore, winds are stronger and more frequent than onshore, where they are disrupted by terrain and numerous obstacles. Offshore wind energy has much higher load factors than onshore wind energy, reaching 40 to 50% in France, i.e., approximately double. This enables the production of electricity close to a \u201csemi-base\u201d regime, in other words offshore wind energy produces very large quantities of more regular and more predictable electricity than traditional intermittent energies. Furthermore, currently commercialized turbines with power of over 15 MW – and even exceeding 20 MW according to recent Chinese announcements – enable mass production of carbon-free electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An offshore wind turbine can either be installed on the seabed or float. Why is floating wind energy a technology of the future?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first offshore wind turbines were installed in shallow coastal waters. Harnessing technologies from the offshore oil industry, they could be deployed further out to sea, up to several tens of kilometers from the coast on the seabed at depths of up to around 50 meters. Moving away from the coast has several advantages: better wind resources, reduced impact on the landscape, and fewer use conflicts. However, this solution is not possible everywhere. For example, depths in the Mediterranean or Bay of Biscay make floating wind energy the only solution. This is the case of the EDF Renewables \u201cProvence Grand Large\u201d pilot project, which features three wind turbines installed on floaters anchored at a depth of 100 meters!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the main technical and scientific challenges currently facing floating wind energy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A first challenge is to model and design an \u201cintegrated\u201d system featuring a wind turbine, subjected to winds, tides, swells, currents, and its floater that is battered by the sea and anchoring cable stresses. Stresses, loads, fatigue\u2026 This list, though non-exhaustive, shows the complexity of the issue, but also the link with the expertise of our engineering schools and their laboratories. Plus studying the seabed, geotechnics, and anchoring systems, which are essential for the success of these projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its development therefore relies on technological advances and cutting-edge expertise. What are the current main skills needs in this sector?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offshore wind energy is facing the many challenges already mentioned above, which floating wind energy also faces on top of its own specific features. In addition, it must rapidly industrialize and reduce costs in order to address energy transition and sovereignty issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The offshore wind energy boom is facing social acceptability issues. Do you think that training specialists in this sector should also include raising awareness of societal and environmental issues?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For me, it\u2019s clear that this raising of awareness is essential for the engineers who will develop and manage these offshore wind energy projects. More in-depth knowledge will be even more important for the engineers conceiving new projects. Energy is taking up offshore \u201creal estate\u201d that has often been occupied by other users for centuries. It must find its rightful place by initiating dialogue with stakeholders well upstream. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you see the evolution of the floating wind energy sector over coming decades, and what role will training specialists play in its success?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offshore wind energy development forecasts, particularly for floating wind turbines, are very positive in both Europe and Asia. Although several projects have been canceled in the United States, this does not change the sector\u2019s global goals much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offshore wind energy plays a key role in the energy transition, sovereignty and reindustrialization. Currently, existing next-generation turbines and blades are manufactured \u201cin situ\u201d in Europe, and this will continue if we maintain our technological and economic head start. To do so, it is essential to invest in cutting-edge R&D and train talented engineers to industrialize and improve this energy as much as possible, which also gives their work real meaning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interview written by Louis-Fran\u00e7ois Durret and Ad\u00e8le Mazurek, head of science communication at the \u00c9cole nationale des ponts et chauss\u00e9es<\/p>\n\n\n

  1. With Jean-Yves Pradillon<\/strong>, faculty member at ENSTA Bretagne, head of the Naval Architecture, Offshore and Renewable Marine Energies courses, Guilhem Bles<\/strong>, faculty member at ENSTA Bretagne, head of the Architecture of Structures at Sea (Naval and Offshore Architecture) and head of lectures SIT5 of mast\u00e8re Expert in Renewable Marine Energies and Luc Pastur<\/strong>, head of the Offshore Energies modules on the 3rd year of the Engineering course at ENSTA Paris.
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    Offshore, winds are stronger and more frequent than onshore, where they are disrupted by terrain and numerous obstacles. Offshore wind energy has much higher load factors than onshore wind energy, reaching 40 to 50% in France, i.e., approximately double. This enables the production of electricity close to a \u201csemi-base\u201d regime, in other words offshore wind energy produces very large quantities of more regular and more predictable electricity than traditional intermittent energies. Furthermore, currently commercialized turbines with power of over 15 MW - and even exceeding 20 MW according to recent Chinese announcements - enable mass production of carbon-free electricity.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

    Offshore, winds are stronger and more frequent than onshore, where they are disrupted by terrain and numerous obstacles. Offshore wind energy has much higher load factors than onshore wind energy, reaching 40 to 50% in France, i.e., approximately double. This enables the production of electricity close to a \u201csemi-base\u201d regime, in other words offshore wind energy produces very large quantities of more regular and more predictable electricity than traditional intermittent energies. Furthermore, currently commercialized turbines with power of over 15 MW - and even exceeding 20 MW according to recent Chinese announcements - enable mass production of carbon-free electricity.<\/p>\n"],"rendered":"\n

    Offshore, winds are stronger and more frequent than onshore, where they are disrupted by terrain and numerous obstacles. Offshore wind energy has much higher load factors than onshore wind energy, reaching 40 to 50% in France, i.e., approximately double. This enables the production of electricity close to a \u201csemi-base\u201d regime, in other words offshore wind energy produces very large quantities of more regular and more predictable electricity than traditional intermittent energies. Furthermore, currently commercialized turbines with power of over 15 MW - and even exceeding 20 MW according to recent Chinese announcements - enable mass production of carbon-free electricity.<\/p>\n"},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"style":{"elements":{"link":{"color":{"text":"var:preset|color|red"}}}},"textColor":"red","align":"","content":"An offshore wind turbine can either be installed on the seabed or float. Why is floating wind energy a technology of the future?","dropCap":false,"placeholder":"","direction":"","lock":[],"metadata":[],"className":"has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color","backgroundColor":"","gradient":"","fontSize":"","fontFamily":"","borderColor":"","anchor":""},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

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    The first offshore wind turbines were installed in shallow coastal waters. Harnessing technologies from the offshore oil industry, they could be deployed further out to sea, up to several tens of kilometers from the coast on the seabed at depths of up to around 50 meters. Moving away from the coast has several advantages: better wind resources, reduced impact on the landscape, and fewer use conflicts. However, this solution is not possible everywhere. For example, depths in the Mediterranean or Bay of Biscay make floating wind energy the only solution. This is the case of the EDF Renewables \u201cProvence Grand Large\u201d pilot project, which features three wind turbines installed on floaters anchored at a depth of 100 meters!<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

    The first offshore wind turbines were installed in shallow coastal waters. Harnessing technologies from the offshore oil industry, they could be deployed further out to sea, up to several tens of kilometers from the coast on the seabed at depths of up to around 50 meters. Moving away from the coast has several advantages: better wind resources, reduced impact on the landscape, and fewer use conflicts. However, this solution is not possible everywhere. For example, depths in the Mediterranean or Bay of Biscay make floating wind energy the only solution. This is the case of the EDF Renewables \u201cProvence Grand Large\u201d pilot project, which features three wind turbines installed on floaters anchored at a depth of 100 meters!<\/p>\n"],"rendered":"\n

    The first offshore wind turbines were installed in shallow coastal waters. Harnessing technologies from the offshore oil industry, they could be deployed further out to sea, up to several tens of kilometers from the coast on the seabed at depths of up to around 50 meters. Moving away from the coast has several advantages: better wind resources, reduced impact on the landscape, and fewer use conflicts. However, this solution is not possible everywhere. For example, depths in the Mediterranean or Bay of Biscay make floating wind energy the only solution. This is the case of the EDF Renewables \u201cProvence Grand Large\u201d pilot project, which features three wind turbines installed on floaters anchored at a depth of 100 meters!<\/p>\n"},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"style":{"elements":{"link":{"color":{"text":"var:preset|color|red"}}}},"textColor":"red","align":"","content":"What are the main technical and scientific challenges currently facing floating wind energy?","dropCap":false,"placeholder":"","direction":"","lock":[],"metadata":[],"className":"has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color","backgroundColor":"","gradient":"","fontSize":"","fontFamily":"","borderColor":"","anchor":""},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

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    A first challenge is to model and design an \u201cintegrated\u201d system featuring a wind turbine, subjected to winds, tides, swells, currents, and its floater that is battered by the sea and anchoring cable stresses. Stresses, loads, fatigue\u2026 This list, though non-exhaustive, shows the complexity of the issue, but also the link with the expertise of our engineering schools and their laboratories. Plus studying the seabed, geotechnics, and anchoring systems, which are essential for the success of these projects.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

    A first challenge is to model and design an \u201cintegrated\u201d system featuring a wind turbine, subjected to winds, tides, swells, currents, and its floater that is battered by the sea and anchoring cable stresses. Stresses, loads, fatigue\u2026 This list, though non-exhaustive, shows the complexity of the issue, but also the link with the expertise of our engineering schools and their laboratories. Plus studying the seabed, geotechnics, and anchoring systems, which are essential for the success of these projects.<\/p>\n"],"rendered":"\n

    A first challenge is to model and design an \u201cintegrated\u201d system featuring a wind turbine, subjected to winds, tides, swells, currents, and its floater that is battered by the sea and anchoring cable stresses. Stresses, loads, fatigue\u2026 This list, though non-exhaustive, shows the complexity of the issue, but also the link with the expertise of our engineering schools and their laboratories. Plus studying the seabed, geotechnics, and anchoring systems, which are essential for the success of these projects.<\/p>\n"},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"style":{"elements":{"link":{"color":{"text":"var:preset|color|red"}}}},"textColor":"red","align":"","content":"Its development therefore relies on technological advances and cutting-edge expertise. What are the current main skills needs in this sector?","dropCap":false,"placeholder":"","direction":"","lock":[],"metadata":[],"className":"has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color","backgroundColor":"","gradient":"","fontSize":"","fontFamily":"","borderColor":"","anchor":""},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

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    Offshore wind energy is facing the many challenges already mentioned above, which floating wind energy also faces on top of its own specific features. In addition, it must rapidly industrialize and reduce costs in order to address energy transition and sovereignty issues.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

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    Offshore wind energy is facing the many challenges already mentioned above, which floating wind energy also faces on top of its own specific features. In addition, it must rapidly industrialize and reduce costs in order to address energy transition and sovereignty issues.<\/p>\n"},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"style":{"elements":{"link":{"color":{"text":"var:preset|color|red"}}}},"textColor":"red","align":"","content":"The offshore wind energy boom is facing social acceptability issues. Do you think that training specialists in this sector should also include raising awareness of societal and environmental issues?","dropCap":false,"placeholder":"","direction":"","lock":[],"metadata":[],"className":"has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color","backgroundColor":"","gradient":"","fontSize":"","fontFamily":"","borderColor":"","anchor":""},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

    The offshore wind energy boom is facing social acceptability issues. Do you think that training specialists in this sector should also include raising awareness of societal and environmental issues?<\/strong><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

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    The offshore wind energy boom is facing social acceptability issues. Do you think that training specialists in this sector should also include raising awareness of societal and environmental issues?<\/strong><\/p>\n"},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"align":"","content":"For me, it\u2019s clear that this raising of awareness is essential for the engineers who will develop and manage these offshore wind energy projects. More in-depth knowledge will be even more important for the engineers conceiving new projects. Energy is taking up offshore \u201creal estate\u201d that has often been occupied by other users for centuries. It must find its rightful place by initiating dialogue with stakeholders well upstream. ","dropCap":false,"placeholder":"","direction":"","lock":[],"metadata":[],"className":"","style":"","backgroundColor":"","textColor":"","gradient":"","fontSize":"","fontFamily":"","borderColor":"","anchor":""},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

    For me, it\u2019s clear that this raising of awareness is essential for the engineers who will develop and manage these offshore wind energy projects. More in-depth knowledge will be even more important for the engineers conceiving new projects. Energy is taking up offshore \u201creal estate\u201d that has often been occupied by other users for centuries. It must find its rightful place by initiating dialogue with stakeholders well upstream. <\/strong><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

    For me, it\u2019s clear that this raising of awareness is essential for the engineers who will develop and manage these offshore wind energy projects. More in-depth knowledge will be even more important for the engineers conceiving new projects. Energy is taking up offshore \u201creal estate\u201d that has often been occupied by other users for centuries. It must find its rightful place by initiating dialogue with stakeholders well upstream. <\/strong><\/p>\n"],"rendered":"\n

    For me, it\u2019s clear that this raising of awareness is essential for the engineers who will develop and manage these offshore wind energy projects. More in-depth knowledge will be even more important for the engineers conceiving new projects. Energy is taking up offshore \u201creal estate\u201d that has often been occupied by other users for centuries. It must find its rightful place by initiating dialogue with stakeholders well upstream. <\/strong><\/p>\n"},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"style":{"elements":{"link":{"color":{"text":"var:preset|color|red"}}}},"textColor":"red","align":"","content":"How do you see the evolution of the floating wind energy sector over coming decades, and what role will training specialists play in its success?","dropCap":false,"placeholder":"","direction":"","lock":[],"metadata":[],"className":"has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color","backgroundColor":"","gradient":"","fontSize":"","fontFamily":"","borderColor":"","anchor":""},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

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    Offshore wind energy development forecasts, particularly for floating wind turbines, are very positive in both Europe and Asia. Although several projects have been canceled in the United States, this does not change the sector\u2019s global goals much.<\/p>\n"},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"align":"","content":"Offshore wind energy plays a key role in the energy transition, sovereignty and reindustrialization. Currently, existing next-generation turbines and blades are manufactured \u201cin situ\u201d in Europe, and this will continue if we maintain our technological and economic head start. To do so, it is essential to invest in cutting-edge R&D and train talented engineers to industrialize and improve this energy as much as possible, which also gives their work real meaning!","dropCap":false,"placeholder":"","direction":"","lock":[],"metadata":[],"className":"","style":"","backgroundColor":"","textColor":"","gradient":"","fontSize":"","fontFamily":"","borderColor":"","anchor":""},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

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    Offshore wind energy plays a key role in the energy transition, sovereignty and reindustrialization. Currently, existing next-generation turbines and blades are manufactured \u201cin situ\u201d in Europe, and this will continue if we maintain our technological and economic head start. To do so, it is essential to invest in cutting-edge R&D and train talented engineers to industrialize and improve this energy as much as possible, which also gives their work real meaning!<\/p>\n"],"rendered":"\n

    Offshore wind energy plays a key role in the energy transition, sovereignty and reindustrialization. Currently, existing next-generation turbines and blades are manufactured \u201cin situ\u201d in Europe, and this will continue if we maintain our technological and economic head start. To do so, it is essential to invest in cutting-edge R&D and train talented engineers to industrialize and improve this energy as much as possible, which also gives their work real meaning!<\/p>\n"},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"fontSize":"small","align":"","content":"Interview written by Louis-Fran\u00e7ois Durret and Ad\u00e8le Mazurek, head of science communication at the \u00c9cole nationale des ponts et chauss\u00e9es","dropCap":false,"placeholder":"","direction":"","lock":[],"metadata":[],"className":"has-small-font-size","style":"","backgroundColor":"","textColor":"","gradient":"","fontFamily":"","borderColor":"","anchor":""},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

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