Technologies for Reliable Distributed Generation of Electrical Power from
Renewable Energy sources
This project aim at developing an alternative distributed
power system.
In a system with distributed energy storage close to the power variations,
the percentage of renewable energy does not need to be restricted with regard to
the stability of the grid. In fact, small solar cells, hydro plants or windmills
could easily be added close to the consumer without problems. Small fuel cells
or gas turbines could be added at the consumer to produce both electricity and
heat.
The main research topics are, to develop new types of
reciprocating engines, integration of generators/starter motors, and integration
power electronic converters that will enable the successful introduction of new
renewable energy sources in the Norwegian and the global energy system.
The focus of the research work is the case study of a
back-up power supply without batteries.
The main objectives of this research:
- Develop energy efficient components and environmental
friendly solutions that enables different distributed energy sources to work
as stand alone electrical power supplies or to be optimally integrated within
the future electric power infrastructure.
- Transfer of this knowledge to industry or eventually
establish new industry.
- Improve scientific knowledge and develop a scientific
competent staff in the field of renewable energy systems. This field is one of
the new strategic research areas at the Department of Electrical Power
Engineering.
The research project is into its third year. Prof.
Lars Norum has two PhD students in this project, Tore Skjellnes and Erik Hoff.
Prof. Tore M. Undeland has two PhD students, Arkadiusz Kulka and Pål Andreassen.
Prof. Robert Nilssen has one PhD student in the project. The links to he
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presents furter details on this research.
Duration:2002-2006
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