Evaluation of the energy demands for a floating O&M-hub

Abstract The Energyhub@Sea concept is one of the four research applications Space@Sea project funded by EU’s Horizon 2020 program (GA number: 774253). focus this paper evaluation energy demands an self-sufficient maintenance platform at location Helgoland in North Sea. In view this, a standardized modular floater was developed as offshore wind operation and base, which following referred to O&M hub. hub intended be equipped with accommodation facilities various renewable infrastructure well spare parts logistics, enabling perform gearless turbines capacity up 10 MW. To self-sustaining, supply system for simulated resolution ten minutes means Top-Energy simulation software, commercial software tool. As basis simulation, approach automated determination flexible load profiles, resolutions developed. This profile generator creates profiles on environmental conditions, technical characteristics, expected behaviors inhabitants. On generated first layout (referred baseline scenario) different components evaluated tested through simulation. second step, three optimization scenarios were regards financial feasibility Energyhub.