Energy utilisation strategy in an offshore floating wind system with variable production of fresh water and hybrid energy storage

Renewable energy sources increase their share in the energy mix and, therefore it is important to accommodate variability in energy production. In this study, a hybrid approach is evaluated where a combination of batteries and compressed air are used together with seawater reverse osmosis in order t...

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Published in:International journal of sustainable energy 2022-11, Vol.41 (10), p.1572-1590, Article 1572
Main Authors: Lilas, Theodoros, Dagkinis, Ioannis, Stefanakou, Afrokomi-Afroula, Antoniou, Evanthia, Nikitakos, Nikitas, Maglara, Artemis, Vatistas, Athanasios
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Batteries
blue growth
Compressed air
Desalination
Electricity
Energy sources
Energy storage
energy storage systems
Energy utilization
Floating platforms
Fresh water
intelligent power management
offshore floating wind turbine
Offshore operations
Photovoltaics
Renewable energy sources
Renewable energy-autonomous desalination
Reverse osmosis
Seawater
tensegrity offshore structure
Turbines
Water demand
Wind power
Wind turbines
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Summary:Renewable energy sources increase their share in the energy mix and, therefore it is important to accommodate variability in energy production. In this study, a hybrid approach is evaluated where a combination of batteries and compressed air are used together with seawater reverse osmosis in order to match renewable energy against electricity and water needs. Especially in remote islands renewable energy-powered desalination is an attractive option. These technologies are tested on a semi-submersible floating platform, accommodating an offshore wind turbine, a photovoltaic system and a reverse osmosis seawater desalination. The floating offshore system can deliver both fresh water and electricity in a dynamic configuration. Simulations of different operating strategies have been examined and show that sustainable solutions can be achieved.
ISSN:1478-6451
1478-646X
1478-646X
DOI:10.1080/14786451.2022.2067160