Husnain Jawad
PhD
Hydrogen Storage on Offshore Wind Power Plants.
Host organisation
University of Porto
Company
Global Energy Interconnection Research Institute (GEIRI), Germany
Project Description
The growing demand for renewable energy generation has highlighted the importance of energy storage solutions to complement the variability of energy sources like wind. Offshore wind energy has emerged as a cornerstone of global renewable energy strategies due to its high capacity factor and vast untapped potential. However, the mismatch between energy generation and consumption necessitates the adoption of energy storage technologies to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the whole system.
Hydrogen has emerged as a versatile energy carrier with applications in grid balancing, decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors, and large-scale energy storage. Integrating hydrogen within offshore wind farms (OWFs) presents a transformative approach to addressing the energy storage challenges, leveraging abundant and variable wind energy to produce a sustainable fuel source.
Supervisors
Academic: Prof. Antonio Pina Martins.
Industry: Dr. Geng Qiao, Dr. Qinwei He.
Background
My academic and professional journey has been deeply rooted in exploring energy conversion technologies. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Queen´s University Belfast and a Master's in Electronics and Communication from Fudan University Shanghai, where I honed my expertise in system design and energy technologies. My Master's thesis focused on the Design, Simulation, and Fabrication of an Ultrasonic Energy Harvester. I built on this foundation professionally while working as an Electrical Engineer at Obeikan Industries in Saudi Arabia, where I focused on system reliability and optimization in industrial settings. In my free time, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, reading, and watching documentaries, which fuel my curiosity and provide a broader perspective on global challenges and innovation.
Motivation
I still remember looking out of the airplane window during flights from Manchester to Belfast as an undergraduate student and being captivated by the wind turbines in the Irish Sea. Quietly generating clean electricity, these towering structures symbolized human innovation and determination. That image stayed with me and sparked my interest in energy systems.
Over time, I explored this interest through my studies in energy conversion technologies and professional experience in industrial systems. As part of the ADOReD project, I can work with leading experts, contribute to solving real-world challenges, and help advance renewable energy integration. Those wind turbines ignited a passion that drives me toward a more sustainable future.