Optimizing Offshore Energy Hubs: Balancing Wind and Hydrogen Reserves for Economic Profit
Key Ideas
- An analysis of an offshore energy hub integrating wind farms, AC areas, and electrolysis stations for cost-effective power reserve allocation.
- Development of an optimization algorithm to achieve satisfactory frequency control with wind-hydrogen reserves.
- Offshore hubs can optimize renewable energy sales and minimize reserve costs effectively.
- The use of wind and hydrogen reserves for frequency support offers economic benefits through a coordinated management approach.
This study focuses on an offshore energy hub that combines wind farms, HVDC connections, and hydrogen production facilities to provide frequency support using reserves from wind and electrolyzer plants. The research explores the trade-off between renewable energy sales and maintaining a power reserve for frequency support. By optimizing wind and hydrogen reserves, the study shows a positive impact on economic profit. Offshore energy hubs like the Bornholm project aim to revolutionize the renewable energy sector by integrating various assets for efficient power distribution and storage. The research highlights the potential of hydrogen reserves in contributing to frequency support, presenting a novel approach to grid stability and economic benefits. Overall, the study emphasizes the importance of coordinated reserve management of wind and hydrogen for grid support and economic gain, paving the way for sustainable offshore energy solutions.