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Energy networks worldwide are evolving to become increasingly more decentralized, fueled by new developments in many sectors: Industry 4.0, Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), electric vehicles (EVs), and more. This means greater need for robust local control and storage systems to avoid dangerous disruptions or blackouts. These factors are driving innovation, particularly in two areas: new power electronic controllers for energy storage and DERs, and new system level control architectures that can control microgrids effectively in a wider range of conditions.
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Topics:
HIL,
Digital Twin,
smart grid converters,
advanced grid support functions,
model microgrids,
controller design,
HIL simulation,
microgrid hardware in the loop,
microgrid testbed,
power systems
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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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
