Hydrogen Fuel Cell (Electrolyzer)

How to Optimize Green Hydrogen Projects Using ETAP and Digital Twin Technology for Efficiency

This case study focuses on a green hydrogen project that applied a digital twin solution. The project is a 1.4 gigawatt wind farm in China, involving green hydrogen and ammonia manufacturing, with an estimated investment of $1-2 billion. The customer recognized the need for a software solution to optimize their processes and was looking for comprehensive coverage from power management to process management. The project's objectives included sizing optimization to reduce CapEx costs, process verification and optimization, and digital tools for control system specifications and electrolyzer selection. The digital continuity and unified digital solution offered by Schneider Electric encompassed feasibility study, detailed design, and future operation and maintenance stages. The project's complexity required linking power and process data, utilizing ETAP and AVEVA software solutions for modeling and simulation, and employing digital twin technology for process control. The proposed approach included utilizing ETAP for energy transition engineering, emphasizing the value of ETAP software applications, and leveraging software services to ensure the success of the implementation. The study also highlighted the value of digital continuity and building trust with the client to ensure the success of the project.