Open topics:

Bachelor:


Master:

• P-cycles in Blackout Recovery Procedures 
• 5G and LEO-satellite virtualization

Co-supervised Theses:

• 2 Bachelor Theses
• 14 Master Theses

Multi-Objective Black-Start in ICT-reliant Renewable Energy Systems (Blackstart)

This project aims at developing a rapid recovery method for ICT-reliant energy systems after a wide-area power loss. A so-called black-start requires delicate coordination between the ICT network, on the one hand, and the power grid, on the other hand. This is challenging, particularly in future multi-modal energy systems, which require flexible control of energy (power) generation and demand thus yielding specific requirements for the communication system — which is a power consumer itself and dependent on guaranteed power quality. In case of a black-out, the communication network and the power grid have to be brought back to an operational state in parallel — with both systems delicately interacting with one another. The resulting multi-criteria optimization problem that is investigated within this project is oriented at sequentially resupplying generators and consumers — adhering to power system stability constraints. The recovery sequence itself influences the properties of the communication system as well as the informational states (measurability and controllability) of the units such that maximizing the controllability of units during a black-start process becomes an important (potentially conflicting) goal. Within this project, an autonomous multi-agent-based approach for solving this highly dynamic and interdependent ICT state-sensitive black-start optimization problem is researched.

EU H2020 LocalRES

The main objective of LocalRES is to demonstrate at TRL8 innovative local energy systems in a sector coupling approach, which will be able to interconnect and optimize the joint operation of different energy vectors (electricity, heating, mobility) by maximizing the RES contribution and enhancing the energy system flexibility and supply security. The focus is on the renewable energy communities as main actors for leading the structural change in the current energy system towards the decarbonisation of the local energy systems based on an integrated multidirectional flow approach and prosumers, allowing to maximize the replicability and upscale the potential of the decentralized solutions developed in the project. 

BMWK EnerSat

The research team investigates the suitability of a network of microsatellites in low-Earth orbit. On the one hand, this satellite network is to serve as an exclusive, highly available and highly secure communication channel for energy resources in the distribution network. On the other hand, in the event of a crisis, e.g. together with a large-scale power outage, it is intended to enable operators and those involved to contact energy autonomously. In normal operation, the satellite system also offers these energy supply companies the advantage of ensuring continuous and comprehensive recording of the status of the working equipment thanks to satellite communication.