Cost optimizing of large-scale offshore wind farms

2) To use the achieved data base for comparison and improvement of existing models to provide a more accurate description of the offshore wind conditions (less than 10% uncertainty on cost estimates). 3) To optimize the foundation design with respect to the design loads and geotechnical conditions and large-scale production, and to minimize the construction cost. 4) To in vestigate the options for optimizing the use of materials, and thus the cost, for offshore wind turbines with respect to the reduced turbulence level and remoteness of the sites. 5) To optimize the design of large wind turbines (>= 1 MW) in large wind farms (more than 100 wind turbines) in respect to serviceability, thereby minimizing the power production costs. 6) To optimize the grid connection design with respect to the design loads, geotechnical conditions and large-scale production, and to minimize the construction costs. 7) To contribute to the existing base of know-how concerning offshore wind farms by dissemination of results within the European Community