Stakeholders and industry partners in the marine energy sector are developing tidal and wave energy technology for deployment in remote areas, often integrating the technology with existing microgrids. The complexity of these technologies, combined with their connection to unique distributed microgrids, introduces significant risks during design and installation. At NLR, we’re developing generic, open-source microgrid models and libraries—paired with hardware-in-the-loop software—that can be easily customized to match the specifications of real-world microgrids. This approach allows researchers to test and de-risk marine energy generation systems prior to deployment while also providing partners with insights to improve reliability and reduce costs in the design of their technologies. Participants will leave the webinar with practical strategies for modeling and testing microgrid-integrated marine energy systems to enhance reliability and reduce project risk.
