Cables are the source of up to 80% of insurance claims. This lessons-learned forum tries to explore the reasons behind delay and cable malfunction by providing a confidential space for full and frank discussion in order to set the standard for best practice for cable installation and maintenance.

Key questions to be answered:

• What lessons can be learnt from repairs on current offshore wind farms?
• How can the industry reduce cable risk going forward?
• What are the new methods of cable protection & burial available?
• What can offshore wind learn from the oil and gas industry & apply to deeper water?
• What are the major causes of delay & how can they be rectified?
• HVAC vs. HVDC: when is each one the better option?
• What can you do to reduce the amount of time spent on the platform?
• How can the challenge of limited cable capacity be managed while keeping costs down?
• What changes are happening in planning legislation & how will they affect your projects?
• How do you implement a robust O&M contingency plan for your wind farm?