Optimised design of energy hubs
In response to the escalating demand for sustainable energy solutions and the challenges posed by the evolving energy landscape, we have developed a decision support model to elevate the design and optimisation of energy hubs for a leading energy company. The model adeptly integrates both financial and technical aspects, empowering users to make well-informed decisions regarding the capacity and deployment of assets. Additionally, the model encompasses electricity, heat, and hydrogen, providing robust decision-making support across diverse timeframes and energy carriers
The urgency for such a comprehensive decision support model arises from the current challenges in the energy grid. The existing grid faces complexities such as congestion, intermittent renewable energy sources, fluctuating demand patterns, and the need for increased resilience against climate-related disruptions. These challenges underscore the importance of strategically designing energy hubs that not only mitigate these issues but also contribute to sustainable energy practices.
Key features and design flexibility
Typical use cases for the model encompass evaluating the current energy infrastructure, identifying bottlenecks and proposing solutions, analysing the implications of future scenarios, developing multiple design alternatives, and facilitating greenfield energy hub designs. By addressing these diverse scenarios, the model emerges as an invaluable tool for steering the energy industry towards a more sustainable and resilient future.
One of the key features of our model is its flexibility, allowing users to define the time horizon and granularity of analyses. This adaptability proves crucial in navigating the dynamic nature of the energy sector, where projects may span varying durations and necessitate detailed insights into the operational dynamics of energy hubs.
The model’s capacity to support multiple energy carriers—electricity, heat, and hydrogen—positions it at the forefront of holistic energy hub design. Decision-makers can leverage this capability to strike a balance between different carriers, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and fostering a diversified and resilient energy ecosystem.
Streamlined, transparent, and timely energy hub design solutions
Our model not only provides technical and financial optimization but also addresses the pressing need for simplicity, transparency, and transferability of the optimal energy hub design to stakeholders. This ensures that clients gain a clear understanding of the design choices and their implications which is pivotal for fostering trust and collaboration, as stakeholders are presented with a comprehensible depiction of the sustainable energy solutions proposed by the model. By handling complex calculations expeditiously, the model delivers timely results, allowing decision-makers to respond promptly to evolving circumstances. Its scalability ensures applicability across projects of varying sizes and complexities, catering to the unique requirements of each energy hub.