Iver Bakken Sperstad

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Iver Bakken Sperstad is a leading researcher in the operation and maintenance (O&M) logistics of offshore wind energy, with a focus on cost-benefit analysis and decision-support modeling. His most-cited work, "Cost-benefit Evaluation of Remote Inspection of Offshore Wind Farms by Simulating the Operation and Maintenance Phase" (2014, 20 citations), pioneered a simulation framework to quantify the economic viability of using robotic systems for remote turbine inspections—a critical innovation for reducing costly offshore crew transfers. By modeling the interplay between weather constraints, vessel logistics, and inspection frequency, Sperstad demonstrated how remote technology can lower operational expenditures while maintaining turbine availability. His research bridges engineering and economics, providing wind farm operators with data-driven tools to optimize maintenance strategies. Beyond this paper, Sperstad has contributed to advancing stochastic simulation methods for offshore wind O&M, influencing both academic literature and industry practices. His work is particularly valuable for students and researchers exploring the integration of automation and digitalization in renewable energy infrastructure, offering a rigorous foundation for evaluating emerging technologies in harsh marine environments.