Abstract

In terms of renewable energy adoption, Italy is making a decent pro- gress by shifting towards biomass, solar and wind to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. However, a rather new alternative to traditional onshore wind power plant, offshore wind power projects, are becoming more and more popular in Europe. Italy is still in its early stage with only one project realized in the Mediterranean Sea. To foster the growth of these projects it is advised by the European Union to engage in risk assessment methodologies and studies able to provide a smooth transition towards the development of such technologies. In this context, this study is the first one to perform a risk analysis on the only standing offshore wind power plant in Italy. For this purpose, this work uses a rule-based Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) approach integrated with the interval type-2 fuzzy Pythagorean. The risks adopted from the secondary literature with the help of experts are based on sustainability factors such as technical, economic, environ- mental and socio-political ones. The risks are based on the phases of planning, commissioning and operational stages. A total of 27 risks are assessed based on severity, occurrence and difficulty in detection which are subsequently filtered through the 125 rules for more effective outcomes. The risks that are rated to be the most critical ones would then be assessed to provide corresponding risk man- agement strategies.

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