Real-time power hardware-in-the-loop simulation platform to evaluate ancillary services in microgrids

Challenge and objective

  • Smart grids is a game changer in the distribution grids.
  • Prototype equipment and functions have to be tested and verified in a controlled, safe and realistic environment.

Work performed

  • A power-hardware-in-the-loop setup is under development.
  • A building block for the proposed "Real-time power hardware-in-the-loop simulation platform to evaluate ancillary services in microgrids".

Significant result

  • The setup is able to operate one converter with an emulated load, a synchronization mechanism is needed to connect the other converter.

Impact for distribution system innovation

  • Safe and realistic testing of new equipment before installation.

Merkebu Zenebe Degefa

WP2 Lead
+ 47 930 91 984
Name
Merkebu Zenebe Degefa
Title
WP2 Lead
Organization
SINTEF Energi AS

 

Reference in CINELDI

  • Conference papers / Demonstration of the smart grid lab capabilities on Power Hardware-in-the-loop using an example of voltage collapse with converters connected in distribution grids.