Integrating Power: How NoviOcean's 1 MW Hybrid Boosts Offshore Wind Farms

NoviOcean's 1 MW Hybrid combines wind, wave & solar for 45% more power & smoother delivery. Reduce costs, boost output & embrace sustainable energy.

The race for clean, sustainable energy is on, and offshore wind farms are leading the charge. But what if we could unlock even more potential from these powerful installations? Enter NoviOcean 1 MW hybrid converter, a game-changer poised to revolutionize the future of offshore wind.

Harnessing Nature's Full Potential:

NoviOcean converter isn’t just another wind turbine. It’s a powerhouse that combines wind, wave, and solar energy into a single, integrated unit. While wind farms capture the power of the breeze, NoviOcean additionally taps into the vast, untapped wave energy potential. This trifecta of renewable sources unlocks several key advantages:

1. Smoothing the Intermittency: Wind is fickle, its strength fluctuating with the whims of nature. This variability can create challenges for grid stability. But the ocean’s waves are more consistent, their rhythmic power providing a counterpoint to wind’s fluctuations. Integrating NoviOcean’s converter into wind farms creates a synergistic effect, smoothing out energy production and ensuring more reliable, predictable power delivery.

 

2. Boosting Overall Output: Let’s not forget the sun! NoviOcean’s converter incorporates solar panels, harvesting the ever-present solar energy to further amplify energy production. This trifecta of renewable sources maximizes energy capture, potentially increasing overall output by up to 45% compared to wind-only farms.

 

3. Cost-Effectiveness: Imagine a single unit capturing the power of three! NoviOcean converter boasts a modular design, allowing for easier installation and maintenance compared to deploying separate wind, wave, and solar systems. This translates to reduced operational costs and a faster return on investment for wind farm operators.

 

4. Environmental Champion: As a champion of sustainability, NoviOcean converter goes beyond just clean energy production. Its low environmental impact minimizes interference with marine life and habitats. Additionally, by diversifying energy sources, the converter reduces reliance on fossil fuels, contributing significantly to combating climate change.

Sea Area Optimization:

NoviOcean's 1 MW Hybrid offers even more efficiency in space utilization compared to traditional wind turbines:

1 km² with a single 10 MW Wind Turbine: Generates 34,000 MWh/year and often faces objections due to proximity to land.

 

1 km² with 15 MW NoviOcean Hybrid: Generates 52,000 MWh/year, avoids 34,000 tons of CO2 emissions, and enjoys wider public acceptance due to lower visual and audible impact.

 

1 km² with co-located 24 MW system (10 MW wind + 15 MW NoviOcean ): Generates 86,000 MWh/year, benefits from shared infrastructure costs, and offers a vast CO2 emissions reduction potential across applicable areas.

10 MW Wind Turbine

• 34 000 MWh / Year

• Often objections if close to land

15 MW NoviOcean

Wave/Wind Direction

24/7 stable delivery

• 52 000 MWh / Year

• 34 000 ton CO2 emissions avoided

• LCA = 17 kg CO2 eq. / MWh

• Close to land; no objections

24 MW Co-located

Wave/Wind Direction

24/7 stable delivery

• 86 000 MWh / Year

• Shared infrastructure costs, often 1/3 of CAPEX

• 3 000 sq. km. co-locations possible at present =102 000 000 tons CO2 avoided!

Largest Offshore Wind Farms by Continent

As of February 16, 2024, here's a list of the largest offshore wind farms around the world by continent, based on their installed capacity in megawatts (MW):

Europe:

 

WindEurope Offshore Wind Farms Map: This map by WindEurope provides a detailed overview of operational, consented, and proposed offshore wind farms across Europe. It uses different symbols to differentiate between the project stages and allows you to filter by various criteria, including country and capacity

 

01. Hornsea Project Two

Wind Farm Name

 

Hornsea Project Two

 

Location

 

United Kingdom

 

Sea Area Utilisation (km²)

 

389

 

Capacity (MW)

 

1,386

 

Production (MWh/year)

 

11,088

 

 CO2 emissions avoided (Tonnes)

 

1.9 million 

 

NoviOcean Co-Locations with "Hornsea Project Two"

NoviOcean Co-Locations with “Hornsea Project Two

 

Sea Area Utilisation (km²)

 

389

 

Capacity (MW) + NoviOcean 15 MW pre km2

 

1,386 + 5,800 = 7,186

 

Production (MWh/year)

 

11,088 + 46,400 = 57,488

 

 CO2 emissions avoided (Tonnes)

 

1.9 +13 = 14.9 million

 

02. Hornsea Project One

Wind Farm Name

 

Hornsea Project One

 

Location

 

United Kingdom

 

Sea Area Utilisation (km²)

 

407

 

Capacity (MW)

 

1,218

 

Production (MWh/year)

 

9,744

 

 CO2 emissions avoided (Tonnes)

 

1.66 million 

 

NoviOcean Co-Locations with "Hornsea Project One"

NoviOcean Co-Locations with “Hornsea Project One

 

Sea Area Utilisation (km²)

 

407

 

Capacity (MW) + NoviOcean 15 MW pre km2

 

1,218 + 6,105 = 7,323

 

Production (MWh/year)

 

9,744 + 48,840 = 58,584

 

 CO2 emissions avoided (Tonnes)

 

1.66 +13.8 = 15.46 million

 

03. The Seagreen offshore wind farm

Wind Farm Name

 

The Seagreen offshore windfarm

 

Location

 

United Kingdom

 

Sea Area Utilisation (km²)

 

128

 

Capacity (MW)

 

1,075

 

Production (MWh/year)

 

8,600

 

 CO2 emissions avoided (Tonnes)

 

1.46 million 

 

NoviOcean Co-Locations with " The Seagreen offshore wind farm"

NoviOcean Co-Locations with “The Seagreen offshore wind farm”

 

Sea Area Utilisation (km²)

 

128

 

Capacity (MW) + NoviOcean 15 MW pre km2

 

1,075 + 1,920 = 2,995

 

Production (MWh/year)

 

8,600 + 15,360 = 23,960

 

 CO2 emissions avoided (Tonnes)

 

1.46 + 4.35 = 5.80 million

 

04. The Moray East offshore wind farm

Wind Farm Name

 

The Moray East offshore wind farm

 

Location

 

United Kingdom

 

Sea Area Utilisation (km²)

 

255

 

Capacity (MW)

 

950

 

Production (MWh/year)

 

7,600

 

 CO2 emissions avoided (Tonnes)

 

1.29 million 

 

NoviOcean Co-Locations with " The Moray East offshore wind farm"

NoviOcean Co-Locations with “The Moray East offshore wind farm”

 

Sea Area Utilisation (km²)

 

255

 

Capacity (MW) + NoviOcean 15 MW pre km2

 

950 + 3,825 = 4,775

 

Production (MWh/year)

 

7,600 + 30,600 = 38,200

 

 CO2 emissions avoided (Tonnes)

 

1.29 + 8.67 = 9.96 million

 

05. The Thornton Bank offshore wind farm

Wind Farm Name

 

The Thornton Bank offshore wind farm

 

Location

 

Belgium

 

Sea Area Utilisation (km²)

 

33

 

Capacity (MW)

 

325

 

Production (MWh/year)

 

2,600

 

 CO2 emissions avoided (Tonnes)

 

0.44 million 

 

NoviOcean Co-Locations with " The Thornton Bank offshore wind farm"

NoviOcean Co-Locations with “The Moray East offshore wind farm”

 

Sea Area Utilisation (km²)

 

33

 

Capacity (MW) + NoviOcean 15 MW pre km2

 

325 + 495 = 820

 

Production (MWh/year)

 

2,600 + 3,960 = 6,560

 

 CO2 emissions avoided (Tonnes)

 

0.44 + 1.12 = 1.56 million

 

Asia :

 

Asia Pacific- Offshore Wind Farm Projects Map, 6th ed. September 2022: This map by Maps & Globe Specialist shows the current, planned (consented) and proposed disposition of offshore wind projects in Asia, along with developer/operator, generating capacity and number of turbines where known. While it doesn’t highlight seismic zones, it offers a comprehensive overview of projects across the region.

 

01. The Greater Changhua 1 & 2 offshore wind farm

Wind Farm Name

 

 The Greater Changhua 1 & 2 offshore wind farm

 

Location

 

Taiwan

 

Sea Area Utilisation (km²)

 

70

 

Capacity (MW)

 

2,880

 

Production (MWh/year)

 

23,040

 

 CO2 emissions avoided (Tonnes)

 

3.89 million 

 

NoviOcean Co-Locations with " The Greater Changhua 1 & 2 offshore wind farm"

NoviOcean Co-Locations with ” The Greater Changhua 1 & 2 offshore windfarm”

 

Sea Area Utilisation (km²)

 

70

 

Capacity (MW) + NoviOcean 15 MW pre km2

 

2,880 + 1,050 = 3,930

 

Production (MWh/year)

 

23,040 8,400 31,440

 

 CO2 emissions avoided (Tonnes)

 

3.89 + 2.38 = 6.27 million

 

02. The Jiangsu Rudong Offshore Wind Farm

Wind Farm Name

 

The Jiangsu Rudong Offshore Wind Farm 

 

Location

 

China

 

Sea Area Utilisation (km²)

 

220

 

Capacity (MW)

 

2,000

 

Production (MWh/year)

 

16,000

 

 CO2 emissions avoided (Tonnes)

 

2.7 million 

 

NoviOcean Co-Locations with " The Jiangsu Rudong Offshore Wind Farm "

NoviOcean Co-Locations with ” The Jiangsu Rudong Offshore Wind Farm”

 

Sea Area Utilisation (km²)

 

220

 

Capacity (MW) + NoviOcean 15 MW pre km2

 

2,000 + 3,300 = 5,300

 

Production (MWh/year)

 

16,000 26,400 42,400

 

 CO2 emissions avoided (Tonnes)

 

2.7 + 7.48 = 10.18 million

 

03. The Donghai Bridge Offshore Wind Farm

Wind Farm Name

 

The Donghai Bridge Offshore Wind Farm  

 

Location

 

China

 

Sea Area Utilisation (km²)

 

557

 

Capacity (MW)

 

1,800

 

Production (MWh/year)

 

14,400

 

 CO2 emissions avoided (Tonnes)

 

2.43 million 

 

NoviOcean Co-Locations with " The Donghai Bridge Offshore Wind Farm "

NoviOcean Co-Locations with ” Donghai Bridge Offshore Wind Farm”

 

Sea Area Utilisation (km²)

 

557

 

Capacity (MW) + NoviOcean 15 MW pre km2

 

1,800 + 8,355 = 10,155

 

Production (MWh/year)

 

14,400 66,840 81,240

 

 CO2 emissions avoided (Tonnes)

 

2.43 + 18.8 = 21.23 million

 

North America :

 

Offshore Wind Farms in North America: A Growing Powerhouse

Offshore wind energy is making a splash in North America, with its vast potential for clean and reliable electricity generation. Here’s a map showcasing the current and planned offshore wind farms across the continent.

01. Vineyard Wind 1 Offshore Wind Farm

Wind Farm Name

 

Vineyard Wind 1 Offshore Wind Farm 

 

Location

 

United States

 

Sea Area Utilisation (km²)

 

53

Capacity (MW)

 

800

 

Production (MWh/year)

 

6,400

 

 CO2 emissions avoided (Tonnes)

 

1.1 million 

 

NoviOcean Co-Locations with " The Vineyard Wind 1 Offshore Wind Farm  "

NoviOcean Co-Locations with ” The Vineyard Wind 1 Offshore Wind Farm  “

 

Sea Area Utilisation (km²)

 

53

 

Capacity (MW) + NoviOcean 15 MW pre km2

 

800 + 795 = 1,595

 

Production (MWh/year)

 

6,400 6,360 12,762

 

 CO2 emissions avoided (Tonnes)

 

1.1 + 1.8 = 2.9 million

 

01. Ocean Wind 1 Offshore Wind Farm

Wind Farm Name

 

Ocean Wind 1 Offshore Wind Farm

 

Location

 

United States

 

Sea Area Utilisation (km²)

 

57

Capacity (MW)

 

1,100

 

Production (MWh/year)

 

8,800

 

 CO2 emissions avoided (Tonnes)

 

1.51 million 

 

NoviOcean Co-Locations with " The Ocean Wind 1 Offshore Wind Farm  "

NoviOcean Co-Locations with ” The Ocean Wind 1 Offshore Wind Farm  ” 

 

Sea Area Utilisation (km²)

 

57

 

Capacity (MW) + NoviOcean 15 MW pre km2

 

1,100 + 855 = 1,955

 

Production (MWh/year)

 

8,800 6,840 15,640

 

 CO2 emissions avoided (Tonnes)

 

1.51 + 1.9 = 3.41 million

 

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