Operations and maintenance in offshore wind : key issues for 2015 / 16 September 2015
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These products and services need to target a reduction in the levelised cost of energy (LCoE), optimise energy yield or reduce the need for unnecessary access to larger turbines in deeper water, further from shore. In addition, there are major opportunities for the UK to build on its existing strengths and experience to deliver exportable products and services into the global offshore wind O&M market.
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