Calculator of energy storage for wind power in hydrogen and battery

Important results from the project

The purpose was to collect relevant data on batteries and fuel cells to be used in the digital tool and to compile wind data from wind farms to develop a tool that calculates optimal storage capacity for wind turbines. The goal of the project was to create the right statistical basis for the digital tool to be developed and to have the right capacity and performance on the storage units to be calculated. Another objective was to create a detailed plan for the next step. The goal has been reached and data has been collected and the plan for the next step has been developed.

Expected long term effects

The expected effect of the project is to demonstrate the benefits of using the calculation tool when dimensioning storage for wind power. The major effects are only reached after the next step where a demonstration of the calculation tool and the digital twin will be carried out. The expected result from the project was a digital twin (TRL4) and a digital calculation tool (TRL8) and the detailed data on which activities need to be implemented during the next phase. The results have largely been reached and the activities required for the next phase have been identified.

Approach and implementation

The project consisted of 5 work packages that aimed partly to develop and demonstrate the digital calculation tool and partly to develop a digital twin. This in close collaboration with suppliers of storage equipment, users and customers. Collaborators with expertise in both battery storage and fuel cells worked closely with the project team. The analysis of the implementation means that we were able to complete the project ahead of schedule, we found new partners and redefined the functionality of the digital twin.