Offshore Renewable Energy ( plc ) Catapult has announced the deployment of a new cable bend fatigue rig designed to save money wasted through cable - bending failures . The structure , which was designed by engineers and weighs 15 tonnes , tests offshore wind and tidal cables to provide feedback on their performance and is capable of conducting operational research into how to improve their efficiency . ORE Catapult estimates that 80 % of patent claims relating to offshore wind projects derive from cable failures , with the system designed to reduce costs and drive innovation in the sector .
Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has announced the deployment of a new cable bend fatigue rig designed to save money wasted through cable-related failures. The structure, which was designed by Osbit and weighs 15 tonnes, tests floating wind and tidal cables to provide feedback on their performance and is capable of conducting operational research into how to improve their efficiency. ORE Catapult estimates that 80% of insurance claims related to offshore wind projects derive from cable failures, with the system designed to reduce costs and drive innovation in the sector.