About
OptiDCG4H2
Objectives
The OptiDCG4H2 project aims to develop a cost-effective and resilient offshore hydrogen system by combining renewable energy sources with modular design, intelligent control, and hybrid energy storage.
To achieve this, the project focuses on:
- Minimizing the levelized cost of hydrogen (LCoH) through optimal system design
- Implementing decentralized control strategies to boost system flexibility and reliability
- Developing smart energy management algorithms that reduce component degradation and extend system lifetime
- Validating the system through simulations and a hardware-in-the-loop lab demonstrator
Outcomes & Impact
OptiDCG4H2 delivers innovative solutions to reduce hydrogen production costs and improve system performance in remote, offshore settings. The project will:
- Lower CAPEX through hybrid storage that extends battery lifetime
- Enhance system reliability through modular design and built-in redundancy
- Reduce maintenance demands and increase electrolyzer lifespan
- Enable smarter energy use through forecasting and algorithmic control
- Provide a scalable blueprint for energy islands across Europe
Partners
OptiDCG4H2 brings together a strong consortium of academic and industry partners from Denmark, Finland, and Norway:
