Operation and Protection of DC Microgrids

The use of DC microgrids is a potential growth area with a range of platforms including vehicles, aerospace, marine and rail. There is a need for developing tools, techniques and models to back up serious experimental work on hardware prototypes, and is working on protection devices and systems.

Competitive advantage

  • Prototype High efficiency DC-DC hardware and converter technology to enhance microgrid performance.

Impact

  • The techniques and technologies enhance the efficiency, performance and protection of DC microgrids.

Successful outcomes

  • Tyree microgrid project
  • Marine platforms
  • Road-side signage
  • Water treatment plants

Capabilities and facilities

  • Access to state-of-the-art experimental facilities including:
  • 10kVA experimental DC microgrid with diverse set of loads and generators
  • 18-rack RTDS capable of modelling microgrid hardware
  • OPAL-RT real-time simulator

Our partners

  • Hi-Vis Group
  • A. W. Tyree Foundation
  • ARENA
Tags
lensDecarbonising the Grid with Renewables
lensClean Energy