Sulmara is implementing the Formosa-4 offshore wind farm project

To overcome the challenging environmental conditions, the Sulmara team used an industry-first multi-platform approach, deploying sensors to meet specific data coverage and data quality requirements. Sulmara used a dedicated survey vessel, a large USV and a smaller coastal USV to ensure high-quality data continuity, a first of its kind in Taiwan.

James Hope, Sulmara’s Regional Director for the Eastern Hemisphere, said: “I am proud of our team and the partnership with SRE and National Taiwan University that has enabled this research campaign at the Formosa-4 offshore wind farm.

“When we began assessing the needs of this project, it was clear that a conventional approach would not be adequate due to the challenges of maintaining data coverage and quality across the entire site, which would pose risks to our client.

“Our ethos is to always think differently and develop an approach that will deliver the best data for our clients’ project needs. We have developed a multi-platform approach to the project to ensure continuity and consistency in data acquisition from shore to landing.

“Thanks to our dedication and agility, combined with extensive field experience, our team is able to anticipate and respond to any challenges that inevitably arise in such a dynamic environment. The supportive and collaborative approach of the SRE team was key to the success of the campaign.

“It was extremely rewarding and satisfying for our team to deliver such an innovative and tailored multi-platform solution and to demonstrate the value of our local knowledge and experience in delivering for our client.”

The Formosa-4 offshore wind farm, jointly developed by Synera Renewable Energy and its local partners, is a large renewable energy project located approximately 19 km off the coast of Tongxiao Township, Miaoli County in northwestern Taiwan. Founded in 2019 and employing over 200 people worldwide, Sulmara has rapidly expanded into an international subsea services provider with offices in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

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