Predicting the construction duration of an offshore wind farm in Taiwan based on available weather windows: a case study of the Formosa 2 offshore wind farm
Journal
Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, Transactions of the Chinese Institute of Engineers,Series A
ISSN
02533839
Date Issued
2026
Author(s)
Abstract
Wind power has become a vital alternative energy source for coastal countries. This study integrates construction data from European wind farms with wind speed and wave height data from the Taiwan Strait to identify available weather windows and required working windows for key installation tasks. A deterministic scheduling model was developed to optimize construction vessel navigation, foundation and transition piece installation, and wind turbine installation based on these weather windows. The model results indicate that parallel (overlapping) construction of foundations and turbines is necessary to meet project timelines. Project d uration can be minimized by starting construction in December, while start dates between April and July also result in relatively short durations. Furthermore, the optimal period for initiating wind turbine installation is between December and January, allowing effective use of favorable weather conditions from April to December to accelerate progress. The findings provide a valuable reference for planning and scheduling offshore wind farm construction in Taiwan and other regions.
Subjects
available weather window
offshore wind turbine installation
required working window
Weather impact
Publisher
Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Type
journal article