Electric Power Systems for Offshore Renewable Energy

Offshore renewable energy—especially offshore wind, wave, and tidal power—is emerging as a cornerstone in the global effort to decarbonize electricity generation. These resources offer high capacity factors and vast potential, especially for coastal and island nations. As the scale of offshore deployment increases, so does the complexity of its electric power infrastructure. Offshore environments pose unique technical challenges for electrical energy generation, conversion, transmission, and integration into the onshore grid. Key enablers of these systems include advanced power electronics, subsea transmission networks, offshore substations, and robust grid control strategies tailored for variable renewable generation under harsh marine conditions.

The goal of this Research Topic is to present recent advancements and innovative solutions in the area of electric power systems for offshore renewable energy. It will provide a platform for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to share insights on the design, modeling, control, and operation of offshore electrical infrastructures. Contributions are sought that address efficient energy conversion, reliable subsea transmission, grid compliance, and power quality management. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of power electronics, HVDC and MVDC technologies, offshore substations, and hybrid energy systems integrating storage or hydrogen production. The issue also aims to explore digital technologies—such as monitoring, diagnostics, and intelligent control—that enhance the performance and resilience of offshore electric power networks.

This Research Topic invites original research papers and comprehensive reviews related to electric power systems in offshore renewable energy applications. Topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Electrical design of offshore wind, wave, and tidal converters;
- Power electronics for offshore transmission;
- HVDC/MVDC subsea links;
- Offshore substations and collector systems;
- Grid integration and stability;
- Energy storage and power quality issues.

Submissions should clearly highlight the novelty, practical significance, and technical rigor of the work. Authors are encouraged to include case studies, simulation results, or experimental validation where applicable. Both theoretical developments and applied engineering solutions are welcome.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Policy and Practice Reviews
• Policy Brief
• Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: Offshore Wind Power, Wave Energy Conversion, Tidal Energy, Power Electronics, HVDC, Subsea Cables, Grid Integration, Offshore Substations, Energy Storage, Marine Power Systems

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.