Powering Clean Energy Solutions with Simulation

The transition to clean energy depends on making renewable technologies effective, reliable, cost-efficient, and scalable. Engineers and scientists across industries are working to refine solutions such as wind, solar, tidal, and hydrogen power. Each comes with unique engineering challenges, whether it’s improving durability, integrating intermittent sources, or developing new storage technologies.

Why It Matters

Engineering decisions in clean energy projects have long-term implications. For instance, wind turbines must withstand lightning strikes and operate reliably in remote locations where maintenance is costly. Solar power requires complementary storage systems that can handle variable output. And every new technology must be evaluated for its environmental footprint to avoid shifting the problem rather than solving it.

Modeling and simulation play a critical role in addressing these challenges. By creating accurate digital models of components and systems, engineers can:

• Evaluate performance under real-world conditions before prototyping.

• Identify design flaws early, reducing the risk of costly rework.

• Optimize systems for durability, efficiency, and safety.

What You’ll Learn

Our new ebook presents six case studies where simulation was central to solving complex clean energy design challenges. These examples show how advanced modeling enables engineers to develop practical solutions at scale.

Here’s a glimpse of what’s inside:

• Water turbines for tidal power – Producing Power, Protecting Fish with a Darrieus Water Turbine | Physixfactor, Netherlands
• Sand-based heat storage – Heating Buildings with Solar Energy Stored in Sand | Polar Night Energy, Finland
• Hydrogen fuel cells for vehicles – Generative Design Puts Hydrogen Fuel Cell Development in High Gear | Toyota Research Institute of North America, Michigan USA
• High-voltage cables – 3D Modeling of Armor Losses in High-Voltage Cables | NKT, Sweden
• Offshore wind farms – Magnetic Transmissions Increase Lifespan of Offshore Wind Farms | Sintex, Denmark
• Wind turbines – Multiphysics Protects Wind Turbines when Lightning Strikes | NTS Pittsfield, USA

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