Posters
Come meet the poster presenters to ask them questions and discuss their work
We would like to invite you to come and see the posters at our upcoming conference. The posters will showcase a diverse range of research topics, and will give delegates an opportunity to engage with the authors and learn more about their work. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or simply curious about the latest developments in your field, we believe that the posters will offer something of interest to everyone. So please join us at the conference and take advantage of this opportunity to learn and engage with your peers in industry and the academic community.
On 9 April at 17:15, we’ll also hold the main poster session and distinguish the 7 best posters of this year’s edition with our traditional Poster Awards Ceremony. Join us at the poster area to cheer and meet the laureates, and enjoy some drinks with all poster presenters!
We look forward to seeing you there!
PO029: Impact of hybridization of offshore wind and wave technologies on hydrogen production: a comprehensive analysis within the eu-scores h2020 project
João Marques, R&D Engineer, EDP CNET
Abstract
Hybrid offshore wind and wave farms offer a promising pathway for large-scale hydrogen (H2) production, critical for enhancing energy security and driving decarbonization efforts. This study, conducted as part of the EU-SCORES H2020 project, investigates the factors influencing the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH) in hybrid offshore wind and wave farms, focusing on the coastal region of Viana do Castelo, Portugal. A series of techno-economic models were developed to assess LCOH under different scenarios. Key variables included electricity and H2 market prices, the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) for wind and wave sources, and installed farm capacity. We also compared the costs of placing the electrolyzer offshore versus onshore, evaluating hydrogen pipeline and electrical export cable costs. Our findings indicate that reducing LCOE through technological advancements and economies of scale is essential to lowering the LCOH. The complementarity between wind and wave energy was found to enhance energy reliability and availability, smoothing fluctuations in H2 production. In terms of electrolyzer placement, the onshore configuration emerged as the most economically viable, especially when electrical export cables are already in place. Even without pre-installed cables, the onshore option still offered a more favorable LCOH despite higher export cable costs compared to hydrogen pipelines. Overall, the study highlights the potential of hybrid offshore wind and wave farms to significantly contribute to regional and national energy demands. Attendees will gain insights into optimizing hydrogen production through strategic decisions on market conditions, farm scaling, and electrolyzer placement, and will learn how to leverage the complementarity of energy sources for stable and efficient H2 production.
No recording available for this poster.
