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4 Front end engineering and design (FEED) 6 Geotechnical and geophysical survey management 8 Metocean analysis 10 WindFarmer software 10 Stakeholder consultations 11 Project management services 15 Vessel assurance and marine/HSE audit 16 Installation and de-commissioning services 18 Marine warranty services 19 Operations and maintenance (O&M) 20 Bladed software 22 Wind speed and energy analysis 23 Due diligence 24 Structural design and analysis 26 Short-term forecasting 28 Electrical design and analysis 28 Vessel design 29 Strategic studies 30 Training courses

About GL Garrad Hassan

Unrivalled experience for the life of an offshore wind project

GL Garrad Hassan is the premier provider of life cycle marine and engineering services to the offshore wind industry. It brings together the offshore experience of Noble Denton, the renewables expertise of Garrad Hassan and the technical excellence of Germanischer Lloyd within a single business unit. In addition, as part of the GL Group, it has access to experts from the new oil and gas division of GL Noble Denton, who has many years experience of supporting offshore projects within their own industry, much of which is entirely relevant to offshore wind projects. The skills and expertise offered encompass: Project management

THE technical authority on OFFSHORE wind energy

GL Garrad Hassan is the worlds largest renewable energy consultancy. Dedicated to serving the renewables industry it offers independent technical and engineering services, products, and training to the wind, wave, tidal and solar sectors. Although the GL Garrad Hassan name is new, the company has a rich heritage. It was created by the integration of specialist companies that, united under a single brand, form the renewable energy consulting division of the GL Group and deliver unrivalled depth and breadth of service to clients at all stages of the renewable energy project lifecycle. GL Garrad Hassan is the recognised technical authority on wind energy and, in this respect, there is no other company with the same volume of experience and international presence. GL Garrad Hassan is a consulting company and recognised technical authority on wind energy. It has no equity stake in any device or project. This rule of operation is central to its philosophy and sets it apart from many competitors, as well as underlining its independence.

Commercial analysis / market strategy Wind yield analysis Transportation and installation management Turbine technology Structures and foundations Geotechnical engineering  ower transmission and control / P communications cables High voltage electrical systems design / grid connection Health and safety Client representation offshore or onshore Marine engineering Marine warranty services Metocean services Due diligence for banks and investors

Wind energy will play a vital role in the worlds future energy supply. In crowded countries it is the only way in which wind can achieve its full potential and be developed on a utility scale. For some time it has been a question of when rather than if it happens. In Northern Europe, and in the UK in particular, its time has come. Fortunately we at GL Garrad Hassan were ready for it and already have significant experience under our belts in all areas of activity. We have a huge range of projects in progress including the project management of the design, build, and installation of the worlds largest offshore wind farm. Our heritage is wind energy on one side and offshore engineering and maritime services on the other - the perfect combination for offshore wind. Dr. Andrew Garrad Non-Executive Chairman

Front end engineering and design (FEED)

The key decisions required to determine the success of an offshore wind farm are typically taken in the development stages
These decisions often have significant impact on other aspects of the project and, in order to optimise that project, the owner must understand the implications of these decisions at the earliest possible stage. The purpose of the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) process is to explore the options available and evaluate their subsequent technical and commercial implications. FEED can also identify specific problem areas at an early stage, enabling the owner to mitigate risk prior to engaging with the supply chain and therefore realise significant commercial savings. A FEED study will deliver: Early understanding of project costs and economics Optimal selection of design concepts dentification of project specific supply chain I and evaluation of its capability to deliver  well defined procurement strategy and the A basis for an effective tendering process FEED is a multi-disciplinary process across a wide range of specialist areas, which may include: Metocean analysis Geotechnical engineering Wind turbine technology Wind farm layout design Design of offshore structures (for wind turbines and substations) Vessel design and selection Fabrication technology Design of electrical systems and grid connection Subsea cable engineering Marine transportation and installation methodology Naval architecture Port facility review Market intelligence Operations and maintenance strategy Health and safety planning Procurement planning (including developing technical specifications) Programming and risk analysis Development of capital and operating cost budgets When undertaking FEED studies, GL Garrad Hassan provides project managers and a team of experts that are at the forefront of their individual disciplines, as well as having significant practical and commercial experience from the development, construction and operation of numerous offshore renewables projects.

Case Study: Gwynt y Mr FEED Client: NPower Renewables

GL Garrad Hassan was lead contractor for the Gwynt y Mr FEED study. The scope of this extensive project included wind turbine analysis, layout development, structural design/analysis, electrical system design/analysis, site investigation specification, market analysis, procurement strategy and operation and maintenance design/ analysis.

Case Study: Teesside FEED Client: EDF Energy

GL Garrad Hassan was the lead contractor responsible for implementing a FEED study for the Teesside Offshore Wind Farm on behalf of EDF Energy. GL Garrad Hassans experts delivered this wide-ranging study including: project management, wind turbines, layout design and analysis, offshore structures, electrical system, operations and maintenance, marine installation, cable installation, health and safety, risk management and procurement support.

Geotechnical and geophysical survey management

GL Garrad Hassan has extensive skills and experience in geophysical and geotechnical engineering for offshore renewables projects
Support to geotechnical and geophysical investigation
GL Garrad Hassan combines its project management, maritime and technical support skills to assist clients during geotechnical and geophysical investigations. Its team has experience of supporting the whole project life it can therefore ensure that the surveys are optimised to fulfil the future requirements of the development. The full survey management support services offered include:

Design support
GL Garrad Hassan offers a full range of geotechnical design services to support the structural design of foundations, turbines and the laying of cables. These services include: Interpretation of geotechnical soil profiles Calculation of pile capacities Bearing capacity assessment Derivation of design soil springs (P-y, T-z, Q-z curves) Support in obtaining design certification Assessing potential for local scour and global seabed movement Driving induced fatigue analysis Finite element analysis of soil/structure interaction Stability analysis of rock dumps

Construction support
GL Garrad Hassan offers a full range of geotechnical support services during the construction phase of an offshore wind project. These include: Pile driveability and hammer selection studies Assessment of pile self weight penetration   ssessment of pile stability in the temporary A condition Post installation driving fatigue analysis Back analysis of driving records to refine/prove design Mudmat design and associated seabed stability analysis  ack-up site-specific assessment including J jack-up spudcan penetrations, ultimate foundation capacities, fixity, punch-through potential, spudcan-pile interaction, spudcanfootprint interaction, jack-up leg extraction, seabed remediation and scour assessments.

Desk studies and geological site selection

A geological desk study assesses the anticipated ground conditions at a site, based on all available data, and starts the development of a site geological model. Through the desk study assessment, GL Garrad Hassan can advise on site selection and layout, assist in the preliminary design of infrastructure and make recommendations for any relevant future investigations that may be required to further understand the site. GL Garrad Hassans geological desk studies not only consider data from publically available sources but also draw upon borehole and geophysical data from GL Group division, GL Noble Dentons archive. This unique database has over 4,100 borehole and geophysical reports from subsea locations all over the world.

Planning of survey activities Development of scope of works Preparation and letting of tender documents Tender analysis and recommendations for award Jack-up / vessel suitability assessment Project management support services Marine warranty surveys Offshore client representation / supervision of field work Technical support, data assessment Health, safety and environmental support  pecification and supervision of onshore S laboratory testing Review of final reports Correlation and interpretation of field data Cable route analysis

Metocean analysis

Experts with a thirty year track record of providing high quality metocean advice
Understanding the meteorological and oceanographic (metocean) environment is a primary concern in the development and operation of offshore structures. Via the GL Group, GL Garrad Hassan has access to GL Noble Dentons metocean experts, who have a thirty year track record of providing high quality metocean advice and analysis to the offshore and coastal engineering industries and have conducted over 8000 separate studies. Through advanced analysis of measured, modelled and remotely-sensed data, the experts seek to quantify the effects of the physical environment on marine infrastructure and operations. In particular they help to solve metocean related engineering issues associated with: The design and operation of fixed and floating structures Coastal infrastructure, including ports, harbours, breakwaters and pipelines Operational planning and downtime assessment Marine transportation Jack-up approvals To complement these activities, the department also offers a range of nonanalytical services including metocean/ weather forecasting contractor selection and management, technical tender preparation and bid assessment.

WindFarmer software

Project management services

WindFarmer has been developed for the design of wind farms both onshore and offshore
GL Garrad Hassan has undertaken very detailed studies of large offshore works and produced new models to describe them. Special adjustments can therefore be applied for the additional array effects found in very large wind farms. WindFarmer users can process the meteorological data to generate the wind statistics. Wind farm energy analyses predict annual yield of the wind farm as a whole or the detailed performance of individual turbines under specific wind conditions. Site conditions features enable the user to identify the IEC class of turbine required for the site. Environmental modelling tools help analyse the design for noise or visibility from the shore or radar stations. As well as being central to the design process, WindFarmer can provide invaluable data for warranty testing, assessing operational performance and short-term forecasting. Available in ten languages, WindFarmer is supported internationally by local GL Garrad Hassan engineers who know the market and can offer advice and training.

GL Garrad Hassan offers project management support across the project lifecycle
Highly skilled and dynamic experts combine practical project management with high-end analytical engineering expertise to deliver fast, reliable and innovative solutions for the most complex of projects. As specialists in managing all interfaces, through all phases of the project, GL Garrad Hassans team ensures that projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. They can either work as part of an integrated project team with the client or provide a complete project management service for all aspects of the project in a one-stop-shop approach. Integrated within these project management services is GL Garrad Hassans health and safety management expertise. The specialist offshore health and safety team work with clients to ensure projects are managed to the latest health and safety legislation and industry best practice. The services they deliver range from reviewing clients existing systems and procedures through to establishing new management systems and supporting clients in their effective implementation. In this field, GL Garrad Hassans service offering includes: Project management Survey management Procurement management Third party inspection Construction management Transportation and installation management Offshore installation management Testing and commissioning management Decommissioning works management Health and safety management GL Garrad Hassan provided project management services to the first major offshore project in the UK North Hoyle, and is currently the project management contractor on the Thanet project which will be the largest offshore wind farm in the world. In addition, it is providing project management services for the Borkum West II and Dudgeon offshore projects. Via the GL Group, GL Garrad Hassan is able to utilise specialist experts from GL Noble Denton, who possess all the marine and large-scale project management experience that might be required to meet the requirements of renewables clients.

Wind farm design software

WindFarmer has been developed by GL Garrad Hassan for the design of wind farms both onshore and offshore, maximising the energy produced while taking site constraints into account. Users gain the competitive advantage and accuracy that comes from over 25 years of expert wind energy know-how.

Stakeholder consultations

Using an independent and impartial organisation to conduct a stakeholder consultation is crucial for ensuring fairness and transparency for all stakeholders. GL Garrad Hassans team of in-house industrial psychologists have detailed experience of conducting stakeholder consultations, using practical research methods to measure the attitudes and opinions of stakeholders. Using surveys, interviews and workshops, the views of stakeholders can be collected and analysed to provide a clear picture of the issues that can subsequently be addressed

by wind farm developers. Early consultation can even help improve project management through the integration of local knowledge. Consultations will also help project information to be communicated, helping to spread awareness and understanding about the wind farm development. GL Garrad Hassans experience in this area was recently applied on the Thanet offshore wind project (based off the coast of Kent) which is positioned to be the largest operational offshore wind farm in the world.

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Project management services

Case Study: North Hoyle Wind Farm Client: Npower Renewables

GL Garrad Hassan provided specialist technical, commercial, project management and health and safety services to support the development of North Hoyle Wind Farm from the initial planning phases, right through to the final commissioning of the farm. Tasks undertaken included: specifications for onshore construction facilities, installation procedure and vessel specification, cost study for the complete development, cable installation study, extended life and decommissioning studies, tender preparation, including technical specifications for the main EPC contract, contractors review, pipeline and beach crossing agreements, construction audit of vessel modifications, onshore and offshore client representation across all project phases, health and safety audits and environmental monitoring activities, plus, commercial and project close-out issues.

Case Study: Lynn and Inner Dowsing Offshore Wind Farms Client: Centrica Renewable Energy Ltd
GL Garrad Hassan provided technical and project management support for the development of these projects over a four-year period. Services provided included: project management, commercial and contract management, contracting strategy guidance, production of technical specifications, preparation of tender document and tender review, geotechnical site investigations, foundation conceptual design work, design verification, electrical design and grid connections, offshore client representation and safety management system support.

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Project management services

Vessel assurance and marine/HSE audit

Case Study: Thanet Offshore Wind Farm Client: Vattenfall / Thanet Offshore Wind Ltd
GL Garrad Hassan provided the complete project management service for the development of the Thanet Offshore Wind Farm. Its experts delivered technical and project management support from the early pre-project phase of the work in 2005 through to completion of offshore works and the handover of the wind farm in late 2010. It has also provided over 50 members of staff to sit within the final construction team. Services delivered include: FEED studies to develop the preferred technical solutions Support to the environmental impact assessment and consenting process Managing the tender process including issue of tender documents all review work and recommending contractors Management of the civil engineering works at Richborough Power station. Design reviews Inspections of all factory works Project management and co-ordination of all offshore works foundations, cables, towers and turbines. Principal contractor for the foundation installation works (under a separate contract). Interface management Maintaining risk registers and managing risk on the project Management of health safety and safety on the project Appointed as CDM Coordinator Testing and commissioning works Running the onshore support base Hand-over of the completed wind farm (planned for late 2010).

Vessels need to comply with IMCA and meet HSE standards

To ensure that the nominated vessels comply with IMCA and that HSE standards are met, GL Garrad Hassan conduct audits of the vessels according to GL Group division procedures, GL Noble Dentons guidelines, industry standards and its own quality documentation. There are many types of vessel which may be nominated to undertake a specific work scope on an offshore wind farm project. GL Garrad Hassan tailors its fit for purpose inspections to take this in to account and conducts audits of the vessel that cover both the vessel health and safety and its suitability to conduct the proposed scope of work.

To determine if a vessel is fit for purpose the following are considered: The capabilities of the nominated vessel Competence of the officers and crew The operation that the vessel is expected to complete Operational area Water depth Port of operation for draft or tidal constraints Time of the year Tank size, capacities and available specialist equipment required Track record in the proposed operation Any specialist equipment supplied is maintained and calibrated DP vessels to be fully compliant to IMCA guidelines Jack-up vessels to be compliant to GL-Noble Denton approvals

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Installation and de-commissioning services

Whatever the wind farm installation and decommissioning requirements, GL Garrad Hassan has the experience
Together, GL Garrad Hassan and, GL Group division, GL Noble Denton offer a comprehensive service, evaluating and optimising all the marine lifting and construction activities that are required during the lifetime of an offshore wind farm project. Whatever the wind farm installation and de-commissioning requirements, GL Garrad Hassan has experience of the latest vessels, plant, port and industry-development plans, and civil construction techniques so that clients can be confident of high-quality advice that is tailored to meet their specific needs. Lift-vessel selection GL Garrad Hassan holds a world-wide database of 600+ vessels capable of lifting in excess of 100 tonnes Site-specific installation technique optimisation Detailed project planning and end-to-end installation programme analysis with Monte-Carlo simulation Package management Mobilisation port reviews Lift studies for monopole, tripod, TP WTG, installation Cable installation methods review Cable installation engineering Cable installation management Site assessments for jack-ups Risk management Mooring studies Jack-up site assessments Transportation engineering Pile driveability studies Generation of installation procedures and method statements Chairing risk assessments Structural design Vessel DP capability assessments Vessel and project equipment suitability surveys Vessel competence audits Contractor audits Logistics studies Critical path schedule analyses Construction management HSE reviews CDM and principal contractor management Marine operations management

Case Study: North Hoyle Wind Farm Client: Npower Renewables

GL Garrad Hassan carried out the project management and technical evaluation work for the decommissioning of the North Hoyle met mast. The met mast was successfully returned to shore and recycled in the summer of 2009.

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Marine warranty services

Operations and maintenance (O&M)

Marine warranty services delivered by respected technical experts

This is to ensure that marine best practice is followed, maritime equipment is suitable and compliant, and that marine construction/installation procedures are adequate for approval of insurance during critical operations (for example loadouts and installation of large assets). Without marine warranty survey approval, the marine insurance may be withheld or the liability reduced by the underwriters. GL Group division, GL Noble Denton was instrumental in defining the form and role of the marine warranty surveyor and is considered an authority on the provision of these services. It has developed a set of worldwide renowned guidelines which are now the industry standard for marine projects. These guidelines, which form the basis of its approval for marine operations, are constantly maintained by a dedicated technical policy board to ensure they remain up-to-date with current practices. GL Garrad Hassan provides a marine warranty service delivered by respected technical experts who will aid the effective completion of the scope by offering the following: A core team of highly competent personnel A large body of relevant engineering and marine operations experience Well-defined cost structures and execution methodologies leading to competitive pricing A sound system for the management of HSE and quality

Marine warranty services are normally engaged to give insurance underwriters assurance that key operations are engineered safely. This might cover lifts, loadouts, towages and offshore installation of a variety of structures. Additionally, a client may wish the services of a marine warranty surveyor (even when no insurance clause is in force) to ensure a safe, timely and practical completion of the project. Marine warranty is pro-actively involved with the wind farm industry, normally from the earliest phase of the projects, advising on marine operations, methodology and marine spread, selection and assessment. Although the use of marine warranty services is a requirement from the project insurance underwriters, marine warranty surveyors work directly with the project constructors to provide marine advisory input.

GL Garrad Hassans process allows clients to understand O&M strategies, costs, and risks before they get into the field
The operational cost of wind energy can be considered in three broad categories the energy revenue lost through downtime, the variable cost of measures taken to reduce that revenue loss, and fixed costs associated with the operations and maintenance (O&M). The selection of optimal approach to O&M relies on minimising the total of the first two of these; this is where GL Garrad Hassans well-established simulation process comes into its own allowing clients to develop their O&M strategy and resourcing before they get into the field. Reliability is key to successful offshore wind farm operations and, as well as having the analytical tools, GL Garrad Hassan brings in-depth experience of actual reliability in the field of wind turbines and critical electrical equipment. This comes from its work monitoring over 20GW of onshore and offshore wind farm projects on behalf of project owners and lenders, as well as from its design and reliability engineering on the wind turbines themselves. In addition, as wind farm developments become operational, the transportation phase of the project continues, requiring the transfer of personnel to and from the field for operations and maintenance. The vessels utilised in these operations must be managed and maintained on an ongoing basis. GL Group division, GL Noble Denton utilises vessel assurance programmes that help to accomplish this, either on behalf of, or in association with, the client. It develops both bespoke and standardised inspection programmes so that clients are confident of the continued compliance of the vessels used, as well as their suitability for continued operations.

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Bladed software

Bladed is the industry standard wind turbine design and certification software
GL Garrad Hassans approach to the calculation of wind turbine performance and loading has been developed over the last twenty five years. The main aim of this development has been to produce reliable tools for use in the design and certification of wind turbines. The Windows-based graphical user interface and on-line help facility makes Bladed easy and convenient to use. It is the industry standard for wind turbine design calculations and supports calculations of combined wind and wave loading, with full aeroelastic and hydroelastic modelling and seismic excitation. Bladed has been validated by Germanischer Lloyd for the calculation of wind turbine loads for design and certification. Bladed is used by wind turbine and component manufacturers, certification agencies, design consultants and research organisations across the world. A number of modules are available covering steady state analysis, dynamic load simulations, analysis of loads and energy capture, batch processing and automated report generation, interaction with the electrical network, and model linearisation for control design. Bladed is also available in an educational version which provides a world class tool for teaching wind turbine technology.

Case Study: OWTES Blyth Offshore Load Measurement and Validation Client: European Commission
GL Garrad Hassan undertook this ground-breaking project in which we instrumented the first wind turbine to be installed in UK waters, indeed the first to be installed in an aggressive North Sea environment. Those measurements fed into the validation of the offshore wind load analysis module in Bladed. This project was crucial in capturing complex interaction between hydrodynamic loading and the aero-elastic response of a wind turbine, allowing the support structure of offshore wind turbines to be safely optimised.

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Wind speed and energy analysis

Due diligence

All aspects of wind farm projects can be managed except the wind resource. You can understand the resource but you surely cant change it.
When project developers, owners and investors want to understand their wind resource, they turn to GL Garrad Hassan. Its experts have assessed over 100GW of wind projects and much of the capacity now operating worldwide. This work is supported by a substantial ongoing internal research and development effort. Offshore projects have specific challenges around macro-scale modelling, from sparse measurement stations to understanding wind flow and wake effects in and between the planned projects. GL Garrad Hassan has been at the forefront of developing and applying the tools to serve the industry, including: Wind mapping through innovative combinations of meso-scale and satellite imagery Large wind farm array model option developed for its WindFarmer wind farm design software code

Case Study: Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm Equity Client: Statkraft
GL Garrad Hassan recently completed an independent technical assessment for Statkraft, analysing its investment in the UKs Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm. Working to a tight programme, GL Garrad Hassans experts provided an independent risk assessment looking at costs, energy yield, operational issues, general programme and technical risks. The Sheringham Shoal project, jointly-owned by Statoil-Hydro and Statkraft, will be Britains fourth largest Offshore Wind Farm and will be located 20km north of the Norfolk costal town, Sheringham. Consisting of 88 wind turbines over 35 square kilometres, this will, on completion equate to 1.1TWh of electricity going into the National Grid every year.

The company has a broad perspective which underpins its due diligence expertise
The foundation of GL Garrad Hassans due diligence expertise is the extensive wind work that its engineers have completed over the last twenty five years. This provides the company with a broad perspective as a result of having to deal with a wide range of challenges across all the major national wind markets of the world. GL Garrad Hassan has undertaken more wind energy due diligence studies than any other company. It has no equity interest in any project and here its independence is assured. GL Garrad Hassans offshore experts provide full technical support in assessment of the viability of an opportunity. They will also advise clients where the key residual risks lie so that they can feel confident about a decision to proceed, or indeed pass. As the worlds largest renewable energy consultancy, GL Garrad Hassan understands how crucial time frames are and it is used to delivering to very demanding deadlines. GL Garrad Hassan is able to carry our due diligence for: Wind farm acquisitions Vessel acquisitions or long-term charters Investment decisions for turbine technology Due diligence to underpin project finance solutions

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Structural design and analysis

A comprehensive structural design and analysis service covering the entire turbine life cycle, from conceptual design through to operation
GL Garrad Hassan delivers specialist structural design and analysis services to offshore wind projects in the planning, procurement, construction and operation stages. Its experts can select from a range of robust and efficient in-house design methodologies that are tailored to the different stages of a renewables project; they can also utilise a full range of analysis tools including offshore industry standard structural analysis software (for example SACS, ASAS), finite element analysis software (for example ABAQUS) and GL Garrad Hassans own renewables industrystandard Bladed software.

Left: Finite element modelling Photographs: Analysis and repair solutions

Some of the specialist structural design and analysis services that GL Garrad Hassan offers are: Geotechnical interpretation and development of design soil profiles Turbine-specific support structure concept evaluation Offshore substation superstructure and substructure design Viability and economic assessment of novel structural systems Preliminary structural design Geophysical survey scoping and design Geotechnical survey scoping and interpretation Pile driveability / drilling assessment Secondary steelwork design Structure weight and cost estimation Design basis and functional design specifications Site data studies (metocean and wind climate) CAD structural drawings Technical reviews and support services Structures works package management Due diligence Design verification Fabrication inspections Offshore structural inspections Re-analysis of in-place structures

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Short-term forecasting

GL Garrad Hassan has global wind energy forecasting expertise going back nearly three decades

As wind-generated electricity increasingly impacts on many countries grids, its fluctuating nature makes a uniform approach to managing energy from all sources crucial. Accurate short-term forecasting of wind power can help to achieve this goal. Independent system operators who have to manage supply and demand on a grid system can avoid many of the balancing issues if accurate forecasts of wind output are available. Anybody trading in wind energy can negotiate a better price if they have precise information about the volume they have to sell at any particular time. A study published in 2006 revealed the potential benefit of using GL Garrad Hassans forecasting service to be a 10/MWh increase in the traded value of wind energy.

With global wind energy forecasting expertise and experience going back nearly three decades, GL Garrad Hassan now operates services for a range of clients, with over 33GW of wind, in countries all around the world. Utilities, energy traders, wind farm operators and ISOs rely on this highly accurate and reliable forecasting service with its operational availability of 99.9%. Currently GL Garrad Hassan is forecasting for a number of offshore wind farms with a total installed capacity of over 300MW, and has had experience of offshore forecasting since 2005. In addition to forecasts of wind farm production, GL Garrad Hassan is able to provide site-specific forecasts of wave conditions and weather warnings in order to help optimise maintenance schedules.

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Electrical design and analysis

Strategic studies

GL Garrad Hassans offers offshore electrical engineering specialists. They provide services at all stages of the development process from early feasibility work and planning through to design, tendering, construction and operation; these include:

Outline design for costing and planning Grid connection Electrical design and load flow analysis Specification and tendering Construction and operational inspection

GL Garrad Hassan has completed policy and market reviews for many clients from technology start-ups and site developers, to government agencies. There are diverse motivations for seeking an improved market understanding but the questions which need to be answered change little:   How has offshore wind energy developed in the key markets?

During this work GL Garrad Hassan has perceived a need in the market place for answers to these questions from an independent voice close to key market players and regulators; in response, it has developed an Offshore Wind Energy Market Review, documenting existing regulatory frameworks, examining experience and reporting on developments; the report covers: Market development Targets, incentives and policy Grid access Planning, regulation and licensing

Vessel design

 How do the markets compare in relation to regulation, legal framework, targets and incentives and the general governmental attitude towards the industry?  What has worked, and what hasnt worked, in the development of successful national markets for offshore wind energy, and how can this be used to make better decisions in the future?

We have access to a range of internationally recognised guidelines

Through GL Group division, GL Noble Denton, GL Garrad Hassan has access to a range of internationally recognised guidelines for key aspects of defining offshore vessel operations and vessel design. GL Noble Denton has a comprehensive suite of internationally recognised guideline documents which are referenced by designers who wish to achieve marine warranty approval of the loadout, transportation and installation of offshore structures and installations, and the vessels used for installation, including the jack-up units and lift-boats which are commonly used to install wind turbines. These guidelines include: Geotechnical guidance for jack-up design Marine operations guidance Naval architecture guidance notes Risk guidance Structural guidance Approval procedures for marine operations GL Noble Denton has contributed significantly to the development of national and international codes of practice for self elevating (jack-up) units, including the British Wind Energy Association (BWEA) Guidelines for the Operation of Jack-ups in the Marine Renewable Energy Industry, SNAME Technical & Research Bulletin 5-5A Recommended Practice for the Site Specific Assessment of Mobile Offshore Units which is referenced by the BWEA guideline and also ISO 19905-1 Site Specific Assessment of Mobile Offshore Units. GL Noble Denton has a large archive of drawings, specifications, operating manuals and analytical models for most of the jack-up and lift-boat designs currently in use around the world allowing efficient assessment of unit capability to withstand limiting weather conditions.

Case Study: Capital cost trends and drivers Client: British Wind Energy Association
In response to dramatic changes in industry cost drivers, the British Wind Energy Association commissioned GL Garrad Hassan to undertake a study examining capital cost trends and drivers for offshore wind projects under various possible scenarios. The resultant report, published by the British Wind Energy Association in June 2009, found that the offshore wind energy sector has been hampered by both macroeconomic forces and a supply chain shared with onshore wind. The report went on to develop scenarios for the five-year future of the industry, concluding that promoting supply chain confidence and support for the development of a sector-specific supply chain, with significant indigenous content, is the key to ensuring the success of the UK offshore wind energy sector. Through day-to-day contact with key players in all of the major offshore wind energy markets, GL Garrad Hassan is uniquely placed to provide such strategic analysis, insight and advice to anybody seeking to initiate or improve their understanding of this rapidly-growing industry.

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Training courses

GL Garrad Hassans training courses have been informing renewable energy professionals for over 20 years

GL Garrad Hassans security experts also provide a range of courses to help clients to meet the requirements of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) and be prepared for any situation which might arise.

COMPANY SECURITY OFFICERS TRAINING (4 days) SHIP SECURITY OFFICERS TRAINING (3 days) PORT FACILITY SECURITY OFFICERS TRAINING (3 days)

SECURITY MANAGEMENT AWARENESS (1 day) A one-day course that introduces senior managers to security management, focusing on offshore construction projects. This includes the legal requirements and implications of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS), and how effective security management complements safety and risk management.

The vast specialist technical and engineering expertise retained within the company has been honed to develop both packaged and bespoke training courses that deliver understanding to people at all stages of their career. Courses are delivered by specialist staff who are leaders in their individual fields and, when not training, are heavily involved in GL Garrad Hassans commercial consultancy work and R&D projects.

OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY (1 day) A one-day course for industry professionals who wish to acquire a comprehensive overview of the subject and have the latest technology and issues clearly explained. Offshore wind resource, wind turbine and support structure technology, electrical issues and administrative processes are covered.

GH BLADED SOFTWARE TRAINING (2-5 days) This course is designed for new users of GH Bladed. It includes hands-on guided use of the software complemented by tutorials on key topics of wind turbine technology. The five-day course is normally provided at GL Garrad Hassans office in Bristol, UK, but can be provided at your facilities by prior arrangement. OFFSHORE WIND FARM ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (1 day) Drawing upon GL Garrad Hassans extensive involvement in the electrical design of offshore wind farms across Europe, this course will provide a solid foundation to help developers and operators understand the electrical issues for offshore wind farms.

Where relevant, GL Garrad Hassans training courses are approved by UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) (meeting requirements laid down in STCW 78, as amended, Regulation VI/5 and STCW Code Section A-VI/5), TRANSEC and Marshall Islands. To further develop these ISPS measures and provide ongoing support, both onshore and offshore, GL Garrad Hassans security experts also undertake activities such as: Conducting ship security assessments and developing ship security plans The creation of port facility security plans ISPS based security awareness training for ship crew and port facility personnel Creating and implementing security related exercises and drills The development of security and contingency plans, along with supporting emergency response procedures

Undertaking security based compliance audits Conducting incident investigations Supply-chain security management arrangements Bomb threat and search awareness training CCTV management Access control measures Providing a wide range of specialist security consultancy GL Garrad Hassan also assesses new build ships whilst still in their design stage, making recommendations to designers on how they can develop in security at the planning stage. This negates the need for clients to meet the additional costs of having these become an additional expense.

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All information correct at time of print November 2012

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