Key areas of expertise
- simulation of grid operation and congestion management of the European transmission grid
- unit commitment optimization for Europe
- integrated simulation of electricity, gas and heat markets
- system integration of renewable energy sources and energy storages
- market analysis and price forecasts
- system stability of transmission and distribution grids
- grid expansion planning
- supply quality and security of supply for electrical grids
Related Projects
- Kopernikus für die Energiewende
- Designetz: Baukasten Energiewende
- Der nächste grofle Schritt der Energiewende (enera)
- Flexible Electrical Networks of the Future (FEN)
- Reservemärkte im Wandel - Neue Konzepte für mehr Versorgungssicherheit (ReWal)
- Innovative Netzsicherheitsrechnung (UMBRELL)
- Grid Integrated Multi Megawatt High Pressure Alkaline Electrolysers for Energy Applications (ELYntegration)
Key infrastructure/tools
- market simulation
- grid models of the European transmission grid and German 110 kV grid
- optimization framework for transmission grid operation simulation (ZKNOT)
- tools for probabilistic generation of German medium and low voltage grids
- target grid planning tool for distribution grids
- optimization of required distribution grid expansion needs in Germany
Contributions to VILLAS project
- Phase I
- Support other institutes with experience on grid models for transmission and distribution grids
- Support other institutes with expert knowledge on optimization frameworks combining market and grid simulations for integration into the overall VILLAS interconnected facilities
- Phase II
- Contribute to project acquisition allowing further development of the VILLAS concept