Name
Bianca Harris
Job title
Civil Team Lead / Principal Engineer
Organisation
DNV
Speaker biography
Bianca Harris is Principal Civil and Structural Engineer and Team Leader at DNV, with over 10 years of experience delivering renewable energy projects across the Asia-Pacific region. She has provided civil engineering support for onshore and offshore wind, solar, and battery storage projects, including Owner’s Engineering support for six wind farms in Thailand and foundation concept design for Japan’s offshore wind auctions. Bianca also specializes in structural health monitoring for operational wind farms, bringing deep technical expertise to support the transition to sustainable energy.
Speaking At
Presentation title
Harnessing Smart Monitoring for Sustainable Asset Management
Presentation summary
Onshore wind farms are critical to the global energy transition, yet they face unique challenges in asset integrity, environmental impact, and life cycle management. As turbines grow in size and complexity, proactive strategies for risk mitigation and sustainable operations become essential. Smart monitoring—through advanced sensors, data analytics, and predictive modelling—offers a powerful solution for optimizing performance and extending asset life. This presentation explores how Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) can reduce operational risks, support efficient maintenance, and enable responsible decommissioning of wind assets. By integrating SHM into mitigation measures and circular economy principles, operators can minimize downtime, lower costs, and reduce environmental footprints. Attendees will gain insights into emerging technologies, case studies, and best practices for leveraging smart monitoring to ensure resilience and sustainability in onshore wind projects.
