Yokogawa's Role in Revolutionizing Green Hydrogen Production at Offshore Wind Farm
Key Ideas
- Yokogawa Italia secures an order to provide an integrated automation system for the Baseload Power Hub at an offshore wind farm in Europe.
- The green hydrogen production and storage plant will utilize excess energy from offshore wind turbines, featuring an electrolyzer and fuel cells.
- Yokogawa's CI Server technology will play a central role in orchestrating and optimizing the complex systems of the Baseload Power Hub.
- This project showcases Yokogawa's commitment to supporting decarbonization efforts and integrating systems efficiently for renewable energy projects.
Yokogawa Electric Corporation's subsidiary, Yokogawa Italia, has been chosen to supply an integrated automation and energy control system for the Baseload Power Hub at the Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm in Europe. This project, developed by CrossWind, a joint venture between Shell and Eneco, aims to pioneer green hydrogen production and storage. By harnessing surplus energy produced by offshore wind turbines, the plant will use a megawatt-scale electrolyzer to generate green hydrogen, which can later be converted back to electricity via fuel cells. Additionally, the plant will incorporate batteries for short-term energy storage due to the intermittent nature of wind power.
Yokogawa's Collaborative Information Server (CI Server) will be at the core of this project, enabling the seamless coordination and optimization of various independent systems within the Baseload Power Hub. This system integrates industrial control systems, sensors, and artificial intelligence to facilitate centralized control and monitoring. Key components of this system include Yokogawa's CENTUM VP process automation system, ProSafe-RS safety system, and Plant Resource Manager, alongside an energy and control monitoring system provided by BaxEnergy, a subsidiary of Yokogawa.
The Baseload Power Hub project highlights Yokogawa's dedication to promoting cost-efficient operation in decarbonization initiatives that involve intricate system integration. By embracing the system of systems (SoS) concept, Yokogawa aims to support clients in managing complex environments and driving renewable energy projects effectively. This venture signifies a significant step towards sustainable energy solutions and marks Yokogawa's positive contribution to the green hydrogen sector.
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Electrolyzer
Technology
Offshore Wind
Energy Storage
Decarbonization
Renewables
Carbon Neutrality
Automation
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