Connecting Land and Sea: Onshore Pathways to Offshore Wind Success

Presentation Description: Onshore interconnection cable routing for offshore wind projects encounters significant constraints and opportunities when establishing rights-of-way through coastal built and natural environments and utilizing public and private property. Early planning of onshore routing is crucial and should encompass an engineering and constructability review. It is essential to develop multiple routes concurrently to address the concerns of stakeholders, manage land control issues, and anticipate unforeseen constraints, thereby providing project flexibility that aligns with the needs of both the project and host communities. Additionally, detailed documentation of route changes is necessary to justify the chosen option to regulators and stakeholders.