We will take part in the 2026 Blue Economy CRC Participants Workshop, held from 3 to 5 November in Adelaide, Australia. On 5 November, our colleague Abouzar Daneshpajouh will contribute by video to the session “Offshore Energy: From Demonstration to Deployment”, where researchers and industry representatives will discuss the challenges of moving offshore energy technologies from demonstration to commercial projects.
His contribution will focus on TASDEMO, a floating offshore wind feasibility study we led in collaboration with Blue Economy CRC, BMT and the University of Tasmania. He will also share lessons from our European projects, particularly DemoSATH, our full-scale floating wind demonstrator operating off the Basque coast since 2023.
TASDEMO: assessing floating offshore wind feasibility in Australia
The study brought together 34 researchers to assess the different stages of a potential demonstration project, including site selection, energy yield, port logistics, permitting, operation and eventual decommissioning.
One of its main findings was that our SATH concrete floating platform could be manufactured entirely in Australia, using existing local infrastructure. The assessment showed that the foundation could be cast, assembled and launched from an existing Tasmanian port without major infrastructure upgrades, under the conditions examined.
This is particularly relevant for the development of a local floating offshore wind supply chain. Manufacturing the foundations in Australia could involve local materials, construction companies and port services, allowing more of the industrial activity associated with offshore wind projects to take place within the country.
Our GIS-based analysis also identified a priority site in Tasmania with favourable wind conditions and a high estimated capacity factor, providing a starting point for further technical assessment.
With TASDEMO, we have been able to apply that knowledge to Australia while working closely with researchers who understand the country's infrastructure, environmental conditions and regulatory requirements.
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