Energy & Systems Lab (EnSy)
Knowledge Institute
Ghent University
Address
Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde 131, 9052 Ghent
Our offshore wind expertise (general)
Control of individual offshore wind turbines and wind farms
Modelling of wind turbines, both physics based and data driven
Grid integration of offshore wind
Our group was/is involved in these key offshore wind projects:
ICONIC (H-EU)
SALOME (Interreg FWVL)
PhairywinD (ETF)
Our relevant equipment | tools | infrastructure
for offshore wind:
Small-scale wind turbine emulator
Simulation models using Matlab/Simulink, OpenFAST, etc.
Generation of datasets based on simulated data
9.2.2 Encryption, authentication, and firmware security
8.1.2 Cost reduction strategies and LCOE analysis
5.3.2 Real-time control and stability studies
5.1.2 Grid code compliance and frequency control
5.1 Electrical Systems and Grid Connection
4.2.2 Predictive analytics and machine learning
4.3 Digital Twins and Simulation
8. Economic, Environmental and Social impact
9.2 Secure SCADA systems and remote sensing and control techniques
8.3 Social Impact and Workforce Development
5.3.1 Converter technology and grid interface
5.1.1 Optimization of HVDC and HVAC systems/grids
4.3.2 Digital twin development for risk management
4.2.1 Real-time turbine structural health monitoring
4.2 Condition monitoring and (predictive) maintenance
5. System integration
8.3.2 Community engagement and outreach
8.1 Economic and Financial Analysis
5.2.2 Grid balancing and power quality management
5.3 Power Electronics and Control
4.3.1 O&M process modelling and simulation
4.1.2 Strategies for improved grid integration and power management
4.1 Optimisation of wind farm operations
4. Operation and Maintenance (O&M)
8.3.1 Job creation and skills training
5.3.3 Power flow and network optimization
5.2.1 Battery and hydrogen system integration
5.2 Energy Storage and Hybrid Systems
4.2.4 O&M scheduling optimisation to minimise costs and downtime
4.1.1 Performance and Energy Yield Optimisation
9. Cybersecurity & AI
Our offshore wind expertise (all lifecycle stages)
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