Iberdrola secures strong partners: Semco Maritime takes over offshore maintenance!

Iberdrola secures strong partners: Semco Maritime takes over offshore maintenance!

In the dynamic world of offshore wind energy, Iberdrola has taken an important step by giving Semco Maritime two offshore service contracts over three years. These contracts are not only a clear sign of the appreciation of the SEMCO expertise, but also a strategic step towards sustainable energy future. The maintenance includes electric mechanical equipment on two offshore conversions in the Baltic Hub, where a lot has already happened.

The Baltic Hub, which includes the two offshore wind farms Wikinger and Baltic Eagle, shines with a total output of 826 MW. These wind farms are located in the German exclusive economic zone of the Baltic Sea, near the popular island of Rügen. The maintenance work should be designed and carried out as part of a joint project in order to be able to work more effectively through optimized project management. Particularly noteworthy is the 24/7 emergency call for experienced technicians who aim to reduce company risks and costs.

a transition with plan

The project preparation phase has already started and ensures that the transition from the current interim contract for Baltic Eagle runs smoothly. "We look forward to the possibility of further cooperation with Iberdrola," says Mads S. Iversholt, Senior Director, Offshore Wind Service at Semco Maritime. These long -term service contracts are not only a profit for companies, but also for the entire industry because they create long -term stability.

initiatives like this are particularly important because offshore wind energy in Germany has made enormous progress in recent years. The technologies have developed rapidly since 2010. Interesting plans for the future include the development of powerful wind turbines with a nominal output of up to 15 MW, which are already planned in 2025. These modern systems will have rotor blades that are as long as a soccer field and generate enough energy in less than half an hour to supply an average household over a whole year.

a strong potential in the sea

The German waters offer enormous potential for offshore wind energy. Forecasts show that more than 10 GW installed performance could be achieved by 2025. The goal is even to reach at least 30 GW by 2030. To implement this, the quarterly auctions for wind energy offshore must be optimized in order to exploit the full potential of the German exclusive business zone (AWZ) - an area that is a combination of coastal sea and exclusive economic zone.

Nevertheless, there are challenges: The AWZ is already very stressed by other uses such as shipping and fishing. The spatial planning plan is intended to help set suitable areas for wind farms and continuously update the area development in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. Since the space in the AWZ is limited, solutions are urgently worked on to bring together several uses of areas, including hybrid energy generation with floating PV systems.

The step of Iberdrola and Semco Maritime is part of a larger trend that points out that offshore wind energy will represent a significant part of the future energy supply in Germany. With the right planning and the seamless cooperation between the companies, the energy transition can continue to be promoted. A look at the future is optimistic: 2045 could make offshore wind energy a fifth of the entire electricity generation in Germany.

It is clear to everyone involved that there is a lot in motion in the offshore wind industry and that the partnership between Iberdrola and Semco Maritime opens up promising perspectives. This close cooperation shows how important common projects are in order to achieve the ambitious goals in the field of renewable energies.

like [Marine Technology News] (https://www.marinetechnologynews.com/news/semco-maritime- diaberdrola-baltic-650621) and Energy News247 report, this progress with the trends in the offshore wind energy is promoted in Germany.