A WavEC – Offshore Renewables recently carried out an operation in the Sado Estuary, as part of the ATE Agenda, to test new technological solutions that meet the demands of the offshore wind sector.
As part of WP 7 – Renewable energy production – offshore wind, this project ‘Manufacturing process and storage of an intelligent offshore platform’ seeks to create more effective methods for monitoring floating platforms and assessing environmental impacts on an ongoing basis. Specialised equipment was used, such as acoustic sensors to pick up underwater sounds, instruments to measure sea currents and waves, and a weather station to record the local climate. All these devices were connected to an infrastructure on land, enabling real-time data analysis and the creation of a solid basis for more informed decisions.
This work represents an important step towards making the construction, installation and operation of offshore wind structures more efficient, as well as contributing to a better understanding of environmental conditions and their effects.
The success of this action is ensured by the collaboration between WavEC, Etermar Energia, Etermar – Engenharia S.A., INESC TEC and Fórum Oceano, reinforcing the commitment to innovation and sustainability in the renewable energy sector.
This project is funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan under the ATE Agenda.
