James Fisher targets renewables growth
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James Fisher targets renewables growth
James Fisher is harnessing its 14 years ’ experience in the offshore wind sector to launch James Fisher Renewables . The new brand aligns the specialist capabilities from existing group companies Rotos 360 , EDS HV , James Fisher , Asset Information Services , Strainstall , James Fisher Offshore , Scantech Offshore , and Scantech AS .
Additionally , James Fisher Subtech will deliver subsea expertise ( PLGR , UXO EOD , route clearance , IRM etc ) through James Fisher Renewables as well as continuing its work in the oil and gas , nearshore marine and civil construction , rapid response & salvage , and decommissioning industries .
“ The rapid evolution of offshore wind , compounded by additional pandemic induced challenges , has led to an increasing reliance on digital tools throughout the wind energy industry ,” said Laura Fairley , Market Development Manager . “ Factoring in a subsidy-free market , our priority is to drive efficiencies by supporting our partners
to implement an effective digitalisation measures that ease some of the pain points around construction , maintenance , data and process .”
The higher costs of financing projects in a subsidy free market means that steps have been taken to reduce the levelized cost of energy ( LCOE ) for consumers , such as building larger turbines further offshore .
To keep up with the monitoring , management and maintenance of these next generation assets , along with managing the increased logistical challenges associated with construction , its digital tools can support planning , building and operations .
Solutions include R2S , its digital twin for remote management , Mermaid , its operational risk planning solutions , designed to quantify and reduce the effect of metocean conditions on marine operations , and OWMS , its marine management and co-ordinate systems for enhanced decision-making in construction , operations and maintenance phases .
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