About the project
Offshore wind energy is vital for a net-zero future, but efficient operation and maintenance (O&M) remain major challenges. This project explores how artificial intelligence can transform O&M by enabling automated risk analysis, predictive maintenance, and resilient energy systems, bridging digital innovation with sustainable offshore energy development.
Offshore wind farms are central to global decarbonisation and renewable energy strategies. However, their operation and maintenance (O&M) costs account for up to 30% of total lifecycle expenditure, with unplanned downtime threatening reliability and profitability. Traditional O&M strategies are often reactive, lacking predictive insight and adaptability to complex offshore environments.
This project will investigate how artificial intelligence (AI) can transform offshore wind O&M by advancing automated risk analysis, predictive maintenance, and decision-support frameworks for resilient energy systems. The research will focus on integrating data-driven models, sensor data (SCADA, condition monitoring), and advanced algorithms to forecast failures, optimise inspection schedules, and improve system resilience. Particular attention will be paid to uncertainty quantification, human–AI collaboration, and the scalability of solutions for large wind farm deployments.
The intended outcomes include developing innovative AI-enabled tools that reduce costs, minimise downtime, and strengthen resilience of offshore renewable energy systems. The project also aims to contribute new knowledge at the intersection of AI, risk analysis, and offshore energy engineering, with applications extending to digital twins and smart maintenance strategies.
You will benefit from access to world-class research facilities, training in advanced AI and energy system modelling, and potential collaboration with industry partners in offshore renewable energy. This project offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to sustainable energy transitions by shaping the next generation of intelligent, resilient offshore wind systems.
