Assessment of Typical Meteorological Year for Hybrid Renewable Offshore Energy Systems: An Italian Case Study

Efforts to harness renewable energy sources, particularly in the wind and photovoltaic sectors, rely heavily on accurate assessment methods. This article introduces a methodology for defining a dataset specifically designed for techno-economic analyses of offshore hybrid systems that integrate photovoltaic (PV) and wind energy. A key element of these analyses is the concept of a Typical Meteorological Year (TMY), a standard widely used in various sectors, including residential modeling for heating and cooling expense assessments. In this context, the TMY represents long-term weather patterns essential for offshore hybrid renewable energy systems. The methodology is demonstrated through a case study at the Buoy MOBI site in the Sicily Channel.