CESI Support for Offshore Wind Projects

CESI is involved in various offshore wind projects to optimize energy storage capacity, provide civil engineering services, connect produced energy to networks, and identify the best connection points. In some cases, CESI is also involved in designing optimal connection architecture, including handling relevant authorization procedures.

In Asia, CESI is engaged in a significant pilot project conducting feasibility studies for the implementation of offshore wind farms in the Gulf of Bengal. This involves defining technical and logistical details, including the connection of the wind farms to regional electric systems. Meanwhile, in Italy, CESI is collaborating on several offshore projects, including a wind farm off the coast of Ravenna, which aims to install a wind generation capacity of 1100 MW. This ambitious project is based on a system that unites two wind farms, a floating photovoltaic plant, an energy storage facility, and potentially, plants for green hydrogen production. CESI’s role in this project includes providing engineering services, conducting feasibility studies, preliminary planning, and offering authorization assistance.

Despite the significant investments required, offshore wind technology presents substantial potential for Italy, which can harness the winds of the Mediterranean Sea, a region characterized by deep waters not suited for traditional offshore wind solutions. Offshore wind farms can also capitalize on more hours of wind compared to coastal plants. Ongoing tests highlight the need to attract considerable investments and develop both engineering and production capacities, which Italy could deploy rapidly. This development would positively impact the environment and foster the growth of local supply systems, with the potential to drive economic growth beyond national borders.