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Building A Better Microgrid - Schneider Electric Microgrids

Posted by Samantha Bruce on Oct 21, 2019 10:55:25 AM

Topics: Smart Inverters, C-HIL, controller hardware in the loop, hardware in the loop, Digital Twin, smart grid converters, grid code compliance, low voltage ride through, advanced smart grid converters, advanced grid support functions, model microgrids, microgrid hardware in the loop, microgrid testbed, power systems, mbse

This article is the third in a series from the Microgrid Conference Panel 2019 – Making Sure Your Microgrid Will Work: Risk Reduction with Controller Hardware In the Loop (C-HIL) and Model-based Engineering

Andy Haun, CTO of Schneider Electric’s microgrid business, was one of the panelists at the Microgrid Conference 2019. He has led many key product development and technical innovations at Schneider Electric to simplify and enable effective grid-edge solutions including battery-based energy storage with highly-efficient inverters for distributed energy resources.

Andy talked about how Schneider Electric used model-based system engineering and microgrid Hardware-in-the-Loop testing for designing and testing power systems controls.

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Building A Better Microgrid - Eaton Microgrids

Posted by Samantha Bruce on Sep 16, 2019 3:00:00 AM

Topics: Smart Inverters, C-HIL, controller hardware in the loop, hardware in the loop, Digital Twin, smart grid converters, grid code compliance, low voltage ride through, advanced smart grid converters, advanced grid support functions, model microgrids, microgrid hardware in the loop, microgrid testbed, power systems, mbse

This article is the second in a series from the Microgrid Conference Panel 2019 – Making Sure Your Microgrid Will Work: Risk Reduction with Controller Hardware In the Loop (C-HIL) and Model-based Engineering

Qiang Fu, Regional Technology Manager at Eaton, was one of the panelists at the special session. He leads a research team to identify, develop, and validate technologies including microgrids, renewable energy, and power conversion.

He talked about the key challenges model-based system engineering and controller Hardware-in-the-Loop solves for microgrid development.

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Building A Better Microgrid - Risk Reduction with C-HIL and Model-based Engineering

Posted by Samantha Bruce on Jul 29, 2019 4:36:28 PM

Topics: Smart Inverters, C-HIL, controller hardware in the loop, hardware in the loop, smart grid converters, grid code compliance, low voltage ride through, advanced smart grid converters, power electronics design, advanced grid support functions, model microgrids

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This article is the first in a series from the Microgrid Conference Panel 2019 – Making Sure Your Microgrid Will Work: Risk Reduction with Controller Hardware In the Loop (C-HIL) and Model-based Engineering.

Paul Roege, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at Typhoon HIL, introduced panelists from Schneider Electric, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Eaton, Raytheon and EPC Power. He adeptly described major problems with the current approach to microgrid development.

And how C-HIL and model-based engineering allows for a more integrated approach to microgrid design and testing throughout the entire project lifecycle.

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Industry Spotlight Q&A: Powerstar Energy Management System

Posted by Samantha Bruce on Jul 22, 2019 1:04:01 PM

Topics: Smart Inverters, C-HIL, controller hardware in the loop, hardware in the loop, smart grid converters, grid code compliance, low voltage ride through, advanced smart grid converters, power electronics design, advanced grid support functions, model microgrids

“If we didn't have this, we'd be stuck using a platform that we couldn't change and therefore optimize. It really helps with confidence.

-Solon Mardapittas, CTO of Powerstar

For this next spotlight, we got a chance to speak with Powerstar’s CTO, Solon Mardapittas, on developing Powerstar’s intelligent energy management system (EMS) with real-time Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) technology.

Based in the UK, Powerstar’s integrated energy system combines its voltage optimization technology with energy storage solution. This not only secures power but lowers energy costs and provides demand side response services to the grid.

Here is the insightful interview with Solon Mardapittas on Powerstar’s rigorous quality assurance process for its leading-edge technology:

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Industry Spotlight Q&A: Austrian Institute of Technology

Posted by Samantha Bruce on Feb 21, 2019 6:00:28 PM

Topics: Smart Inverters, C-HIL, controller hardware in the loop, hardware in the loop, smart grid converters, grid code compliance, low voltage ride through, advanced smart grid converters, power electronics design, advanced grid support functions, model microgrids

As Europe’s premiere research and technology organization, the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT), bridges the gap between industry and research by utilizing innovative solutions to key infrastructure issues.

Zoran Miletic, Senior Research Engineer and Power Electronics Design specialist at AIT, talks about how AIT developed its powerful pre-certification toolbox to design and test smart grid converters for grid code compliance using controller Hardware-in-the-Loop (C-HIL) technology.

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