• Development of integrated numerical design tools for novel offshore wind energy concepts. The goal is establishment of a set of proven tools for integrated design of deep-sea wind turbines, hereunder characterization and interaction of wind, wave and current. - WP 1
• Investigation of new energy conversion systems for offshore wind turbines. The goal is to contribute to the development of efficient, low weight and robust blade and generator technology for offshore wind turbines.  - WP 2
• Identification and assessment of novel substructures (bottom-fixed and floaters) for offshore wind turbines. The goal is to pin-point cost-effective solutions for deep-sea wind turbines. - WP 3
• Assessment of grid connection and system integration of large offshore wind farms. The goal is to develop technical and market based solutions for cost-effective grid connection and system integration of offshore wind farms. - WP 4
• Development of operation and maintenance (O&M) strategies and technologies. The goal is to develop a scientific foundation for implementation of cost-effective O&M strategies and technologies for offshore wind farms. - WP 5
• Assessment of novel concepts for offshore wind turbines by numerical tools and physical experiments, hereunder developing control systems and combining results from WP2 and WP3.  Assessment is by numerical tools (WP1) and by utilizing “in-house” labs and results from full scale field tests (e.g. HyWind). - WP 6

The WPs are closely interlinked with a joint aim to provide new knowledge, tools and technologies as basis for  industrial development and cost-effective offshore wind farms at deep sea. The research will mainly be of pre-competitive nature including a strong PhD and post doc programme.