Digital twin de subestação de parques eólicos offshore: proposta de modelo para a Região Nordeste do Brasil

Abstract

Offshore wind energy emerges as a sustainable and promising alternative to meet global energy needs. Unlike coastal wind farms, Offshore Wind Power Plants are in marine environments, where winds are more constant and intense, resulting in greater potential for electricity generation. The operational management of these farms requires technological solutions that make the sector competitive. In this context, the advancement of Industry 5.0 and its digital tools and models has enabled innovations in the operation and maintenance of Offshore Wind Power Plants. The objective of this study is to develop a Digital Twin model of an offshore wind substation adapted to the reality of the northeastern region of Brazil. The research procedure encompasses four stages: theoretical research; case analysis; development and modeling of the digital twin framework; and model validation. As a result of this work, a functional data acquisition prototype for a Digital Twin and a structured conceptual model were developed, aimed at representing a digital twin of an offshore wind substation, taking into account the specific characteristics and demands of the Northeastern region of Brazil.