Renewables Grid Initiative 270d ago

To improve knowledge on this topic and support fact-based discussions among all sea users, 50Hertz, Europacable, EirGrid, TenneT and the Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) have joined forces to conduct and commission studies on EMFs in relation to commercially important flatfish species, specifically European flounder (Platichthys flesus). In this RGI and OCEaN webinar, we’ll explore the three main goals of the FlatEMF study: Understanding flatfish behaviour – How do adult flatfish respond to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from subsea cables? We’ll share lab results from St Abbs Marine Station and seabed survey findings from Wageningen Marine Research. Setting EMF calculation standards – How can we reliably measure EMFs from submarine cables? We’ll explain the developed modelling guidelines, and how they were tested. Identifying potential protections – If EMFs are found to impact marine life, what can be done to reduce risks? We’ll discuss when and how mitigation measures might be applied. The expert speakers joining the webinar are: Annemiek Hermans – Marine ecologist, TenneT TSO Erica Chapman – Senior researcher, St Abbs Marine Station Evripidis Karatsivos – Director (Products Engineering), NKT Learn more about this webinar: https://offshore-coalition.eu/event/emf-and-the-flounder-webinar/