Solar energy is forecasted to be a major contribution to meeting global energy demand by 2050. Offshore solar platforms offer a promising solution by utilizing abundant areas available at sea, but the high cost and harsh conditions can be a challenge. This paper discusses a novel idea of creating intelligent multi-modular offshore platforms designed to harvest solar energy. The key innovation lies in investigating active control of structural dynamics by using the connection points as actuators, allowing the platform to adapt dynamically to changing sea states. The paper covers three main areas of development: (1) the conceptual modelling of intelligent structures, (2) preliminary simulation and experimental results validating the feasibility of these adaptive connectors, and (3) the exploration of control algorithms for optimal performance. The findings demonstrate the potential of smart structures to revolutionize the construction and operation of cost-efficient offshore solar energy platforms, contributing to the transition to renewable energy on a global scale.

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Enabling Intelligent Multi-modular Structures for Offshore Solar Energy Harvesting

  • Dong Trong Nguyen,
  • Trine Aas-Hansen

摘要

Solar energy is forecasted to be a major contribution to meeting global energy demand by 2050. Offshore solar platforms offer a promising solution by utilizing abundant areas available at sea, but the high cost and harsh conditions can be a challenge. This paper discusses a novel idea of creating intelligent multi-modular offshore platforms designed to harvest solar energy. The key innovation lies in investigating active control of structural dynamics by using the connection points as actuators, allowing the platform to adapt dynamically to changing sea states. The paper covers three main areas of development: (1) the conceptual modelling of intelligent structures, (2) preliminary simulation and experimental results validating the feasibility of these adaptive connectors, and (3) the exploration of control algorithms for optimal performance. The findings demonstrate the potential of smart structures to revolutionize the construction and operation of cost-efficient offshore solar energy platforms, contributing to the transition to renewable energy on a global scale.