Monitoring marine life near offshore wind turbines

Anemo Robotics is developing new solutions to monitor marine life using underwater cameras in combination with AI. The technology can automatically recognise different species and provide an overall view of marine biodiversity.

Marine ecosystems are under increasing pressure, and developers of offshore wind farms need faster and more precise methods of documenting environmental impact. At the same time, authorities and society are making increasingly strict demands for environmental surveillance and reporting.

Anemo Robotics has already gathered experience from a number of biodiversity surveillance projects such as the SeaMe offshore wind pilot project at the RWE offshore wind farm. With the present project the company aims to get the solution fully adapted to offshore use and to establish itself on the European offshore wind market.

“With the support of the Vissing Foundation we are upgrading our technical solution, so that it meets market expectations, based on new knowledge and practical experience. At the same time we are intensifying commercial efforts targeting the offshore wind sector,” explains Biel Fernandez Marti, co-founder and COO of Anemo Robotics.

Technically, focus will be on improving and validating the camera system for tough offshore conditions, with greater robustness and reliability. The project also aims to extend monitoring capability, using stereo configurations for biomass estimation. Furthermore, applications will be made for the necessary certifications to meet European offshore requirements.

Commercially, Anemo Robotics will expand its team and strengthen sales efforts. At the same time, the company will highlight ways in which the solution can be used in connection with authority approvals and biodiversity reporting. The objective is to secure new pilot and commercial projects with leading offshore developers throughout Europe.