Imagine having a high-tech flight simulator, but for giant wind turbines in the ocean. Instead of sharing secret company data in one big pile, companies can plug their own private info into a shared system to see how weather and waves affect their power output. It helps operators predict exactly how much electricity they will make without giving away their trade secrets.
Offshore wind developers struggle to predict energy yield and turbine health because existing tools were made for smaller, onshore turbines. Additionally, companies are reluctant to share the sensitive data needed to improve these models.
A federated software architecture consisting of five modules: Earth, Wakes, Siting, Turbines, and Grids. This includes a functional digital twin that allows users to run simulations without centralizing their private data.
If you are a developer dealing with unpredictable energy yields and turbine wakes — this project developed a federated digital twin that provides better decision support for complex investment decisions. It allows for coordinated assessment of energy yield and turbine performance for both bottom-fixed and floating setups.
If you are a TSO dealing with grid stability and energy integration — this project developed a grid interconnection module that transforms wind farms into virtual power plants. This ensures a more reliable energy system powered by offshore wind across pan-Europe.
If you are a manufacturer dealing with structural wear on turbines taller than 200 meters — this project developed structural health and conditional monitoring tools. This helps in predicting reliability and health states under extreme weather conditions.
Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost structure is mentioned as this is a Horizon-RIA research project.
Yes, the project is designed for large pan-Europe systems and includes industrial partners like Ørsted, Siemens Gamesa, Vestas, and Enfor to ensure industrial relevance.
The system uses a federated architecture, meaning users do not have to share commercially valuable data centrally, allowing them to maintain control over their proprietary information.
It integrates with the Destination Earth (DestinE) initiative and includes a specific 'Earth' module covering weather, climate, and extreme events.
The project period runs from 2024-06-01 to 2027-05-31, suggesting the final validated system will be available by mid-2027.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward industrial application, with a 43% industry ratio comprising 6 companies and 2 SMEs. With 14 partners across 10 countries, the project balances academic research (2 universities, 4 research centers) with heavy-hitters like Ørsted, Siemens Gamesa, and Vestas, ensuring the software is built for real-world commercial utility rather than just theoretical research.
Contact Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) regarding the DTWO federated architecture.
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