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Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Farm Annual Report 2020

Report

Title: Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Farm Annual Report 2020
Author:
Magnus, D.
Publication Date:
Document Number:
CPO-OPS-PA-BMM-GEN-RPT-0016
Pages:
18
Place Published:
Belgium
Affiliation
C-Power
Technology:
Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind
Stressor:
Habitat Change
Receptor:
Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Language:
English

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Citation

Magnus, D. (2021). Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Farm Annual Report 2020 (Report No. CPO-OPS-PA-BMM-GEN-RPT-0016). Report by C-Power.
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TI - Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Farm Annual Report 2020
AU - Magnus, D
AB - The 2020 Annual Report for the Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Farm documents continued operational challenges, including organizational restructuring and COVID-19 pandemic impacts. The report highlights maintenance activities, environmental monitoring, and safety performance.Key activities in 2020 included:Gearbox exchanges on 9 turbinesGenerator exchange on one turbineContinued "in-house" maintenance managementLimited offshore activities due to COVID-19Notable observations:Approximately 6,400 man-days of offshore workNo Lost Time IncidentsMinor environmental incidents (SF6 gas leaks)Stable scour conditions around foundations
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PY - 2021
SP - 18
PB - C-Power
SN - CPO-OPS-PA-BMM-GEN-RPT-0016
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LA - English
KW - Wind Energy
KW - Fixed Offshore Wind
KW - Habitat Change
KW - Physical Environment
KW - Sediment Transport
KW - Water Quality
KW - Human Dimensions
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Abstract

The 2020 Annual Report for the Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Farm documents continued operational challenges, including organizational restructuring and COVID-19 pandemic impacts. The report highlights maintenance activities, environmental monitoring, and safety performance.

Key activities in 2020 included:

  • Gearbox exchanges on 9 turbines
  • Generator exchange on one turbine
  • Continued "in-house" maintenance management
  • Limited offshore activities due to COVID-19

Notable observations:

  • Approximately 6,400 man-days of offshore work
  • No Lost Time Incidents
  • Minor environmental incidents (SF6 gas leaks)
  • Stable scour conditions around foundations
This document is related to the C-Power/Thornton Bank Project Site.