Research and Development
Youwind actively participates and collaborates with industry partners and research institutions in R&D projects to drive innovation and enhance the efficiency of offshore wind energy.
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ADOreD
Ongoing (2022 – 2026)
The ADOreD project trains the next generation of researchers in offshore wind (OW) and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technologies. It bridges academia and industry through joint supervision and hands-on training between public and private sectors (universities and companies). Youwind and UPC supervise and support PhD students focusing on optimizing Europe’s high-voltage AC/DC grid and developing Energy Islands to enhance offshore wind integration, supporting Europe’s energy transition..
ADOreD is a European Industrial Doctoral Network, granted under the Horizon Europe MSCA programme (HORIZON-MSCA-2021-DN, Grant agreement 101073554)
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SUDOCO
Ongoing (2023 – 2027)
SUDOCO is a cutting-edge project to develop advanced wind farm control techniques that incorporate technical, economic, and environmental aspects. This project seeks to optimize wind farm operations, not just for energy output but also considering the broader environmental and financial impacts. By doing so, it aligns with the growing need for sustainable energy solutions that are both effective and eco-friendly. This project reflects the industry’s shift toward more holistic energy management strategies and is expected to influence future wind farm operations on a global scale.
SUDOCO is funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe Programme (Grant Agreement 101122256).
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WIND-DIGIPOWER
Ongoing (2024 – 2027)
This project aims to develop innovative solutions for offshore wind power plants by leveraging advanced communication, power electronics, and control technologies to enhance power system operation across various scenarios. It has significant potential for industries involved in wind farm design and deployment, promoting the widespread adoption of offshore wind power. The project’s advancements will facilitate better integration of offshore wind generation. Uniting universities and industry partners fosters international collaboration, aligning with the CET Partnership’s focus on future offshore wind technology development.
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H2SHIFT
Ongoing (2024 – 2028)
H2SHIFT is a collaborative project focused on the development of alternative hydrogen production technologies beyond low-temperature electrolysis. The project aims to advance cost models and optimization tools for hydrogen production and storage in offshore wind farms. This cutting-edge research could provide critical insights into how renewable energy, particularly offshore wind, can be leveraged for efficient hydrogen production. Through H2SHIFT, Youwind and the partners involved will explore new ways to make hydrogen production more cost-effective and scalable.
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CDTI Spain Korea SKILLS
To start (2024 – 2027)
The SKILLS project, a Spain-Korea collaboration public funding call, brings together a consortium of technological entities from Spain and Korea to advance in the implementation of floating offshore wind farm technologies. The project focuses on improving system performance and maximizing the lifetime of assets in operation. Main partnership objectives include designing a floating offshore multi-wind turbine (FOMWT) with twin 10MW turbines, optimizing wind farm performance through management of wakes, loads, and energy production as well as enabling digitalization of future wind farm systems. One of Youwind’s main focuses is to develop active wake control strategies to enhance efficiency and ensure the long-term reliability of floating offshore wind farms.
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OPTIWIND
Finished (2022 – 2024)
OPTIWIND is a collaborative project between Youwind Renewables, UPC, IREC, and ACCIÓ, aimed at developing tools for optimizing array cabling and export transmission in offshore wind farms. Through this project, Youwind worked closely with experts from UPC and IREC to enhance its electrical modeling and optimization capabilities, key components in improving energy transfer efficiency in wind farms.
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