Links to the presentations are listed with each author

Scope and objectives
In order to facilitate the deployment of offshore wind generation satisfactory solutions to a number of technical, commercial and regulatory issues associated with the connection and integration of this resource with the existing network infrastructure will be critically important. The purpose of the workshop is to discuss the key issues of grid integration of offshore wind identified by the corresponding sub-task of Task 23 of the IEA Wind R&D Implementing Agreement.  Participation in the workshop will be by invitation of the appropriate country member of the IEA Wind Executive Committee and experts interested in this subject.  Participants should also prepare for discussion on their experience or studies undertaken in relevant areas.

The design of offshore connections and power collection infrastructure, while recognizing the stochastic nature of wind power output, will be driven by a number of factors including the size of the resource area, location and diversity between wind regimes in different locations. The workshop will review the technical options and the role of enabling technologies in achieving reliable design of offshore connections including the development of offshore grids for collection and transport of significant amount of power to the shore and the integration with the onshore transmission network. Cost effective integration of offshore wind generation will require the development of systematic and consistent approaches to resolving a number of technical, commercial and regulatory, including license conditions, offshore security standards, transmission charges, grid code, connection and use of system codes, all of which will be included in the scope of the workshop.

As an indication of the issues to be discussed the following provisional programme has been prepared – but this will be subject to change and dependent upon responses received to this invitation to participate and submit contributions.

Workshop/round-table discussion on Grid Integration of Offshore Wind

DTI Conference Centre
London, UK
Monday 18 June

Welcome  John Overton (DTI)

Session 1:  Setting the scene
Chair: Jorgen Lemming (Risø)

Presentation 1: Background to Task 23, the importance of the topic and the expected outcomes.
                        (Lemming)

Presentation 2: Key issues of integrating offshore wind: overview of the technical, economic and regulatory issues
                        (Giles Stevens, Ofgem)

Session I1: Lessons learned from existing large offshore wind farms
Chair: John Olav Tande (Sintef)

Presentation 1: Critical assessment of connection solutions, technical performance, grid codes,
                      impact on the grid operation
                        (Sara White, Ecconect)  

Presentation 2: Experience on Technical Solutions for Grid Integration of Offshore Windfarms  
                        (Liangzhong Yao, Areva)

Session II1 /1: Technical issues for offshore integration
Chair: Nick Jenkins (DTI Centre for DG & SEE) 

Presentation 1: Overview of the technical issues of connecting wind farms to the grid
                        (Norman McLeod, Areva)

Presentation 2: Design standards for offshore transmission networks and options for Round II
                        (G Strbac, Centre for DG&SEE)           

Presentation 3: The Development of the GB Grid Code for the New Offshore Regime
                        (Nasser Tleis, NG)

Presentation 4: Danish grid connection code for offshore installations
                        (Jan Havsager, Energinet)

Presentation 5: Technology options for connecting offshore wind farms
                        (Lars Stendius, ABB Sweden)

Session III /2: Technical issues for offshore integration
Chair: Norman McLeod (Areva)

Presentation 6: Isolation coordination of the electrical system of wind farms
                        (Michel Lindgren, Vattenfall)

Presentation 7: Wind Farm Modelling
                        (Ola Carlson, Chalmers)

Presentation 8: AC based options for connecting of offshore wind farms
                        (Karsten Burges, Ecofys)

Presentation 9: Grid connection of deep sea wind farms - options and challenges
                        (John Olav Tande, Sintef)

Session IV: Commercial and regulatory issues for integrating offshore wind farms
Chair: Goran Strbac (DTI Centre for DG & SEE)

Presentation 1: Grid Integration of Offshore Wind 
                        (Bridget Morgan, Ofgem)

Presentation 2: Issues for transmission network operators
                        (Lewis Dale, NG)

Presentation 3: Commercial and Regulatory Issues for Developers
                        (Ham Hamzah, RWE)

Presentation 4: Ensuring suitable solution for offshore wind farms, commercial risk for the supply chain
                        (Richard Cooke, Areva)

Session V: Open discussion, future issues and summary of the workshop
Chair: Lewis Dale (NG)  Key outcomes of the workshop and recommendation for future work

We@Sea
Grid issues Dutch offshore wind energy

Workshop Participants