Research
Modern Power Systems

Research activities

Analysis and design of equipment and control schemes for power systems based on distributed generation concepts
Analysis and design of hardware and control techniques for micro-grids
Study of generation management systems and control schemes for smart grids
Design of electrical energy storage systems and analysis of grid services
Design of power conditioners and FACTS and analysis of their impact in electrical networks
Study of demand response management schemes in modern electrical grids
 

Associated projects

European public

Reliable Grid Condition Detection and Control of Single-Phase DGPS
Monitoring and Advanced Control of Three-phase Distributed Power Generation System

National public

Bio-valorisation of CO2 for the sustainable production of biomethane as an alternative surplus renewable energy system (POWER2BIOMETHANE)
Control of Virtual Synchronous Photovoltaic Power Plants with Energy Storage
Advanced Concepts in Grid Connected Power Converters for Increasing Integration of Distributed Generators Based on Renewable Energies
Control of Advanced Topologies for Improving Power Quality and Efficiency of Static Converters Applied to DFIG-Based Wind Turbines
Harmonics in Industrial and Commercial Facilites
Advanced Wide Band Gap Semiconductor Devices for Rational Use of Energy
Hierarchical Control in Microgrids for the Integration of Decentralized Electrical Generators and Energy Storage Systems
Smart PV Generation with Energy Storage
Advanced Control Techniques of Photovoltaic Systems of Distributed Generation to favor their integration into the Power Grid
Grid Integration of Wind Power Systems for the Developement of Sustainable Economy and New Markets in the Future Electrical Networks
New Grid Technologies to Enhance Long-Distance AC Transmission of Renewable Energy

National private

Advanced Power and Energy Processing
Competitive Prototyping Of Passive Filters and Hybrid Power for Three-Phase Four-Wire Networks
Grid Integration of Large Wave Power Plants
Collaboration Agreement with Abengoa Research
Synchronous Power Controller for a Generating System based on Static Power Converters - Patent Development
Multi Resonant Grid Monitoring System and Method - Patent Development
Advance Real Time Grid Monitoring System and Method - Patent Development
Power Filter Based on a Four-Leg Star Connection For Simultaneous Cancellation of Current Harmonics with Positive, Negative and Zero Sequence - Patent
Integration of SPC in Comercial Power Converters for Plants
Synchronous PV Project
Design, Control and Test of a 250kVA Grid Emulator
Design of Advanced Prototypes for Distributed Generation Electrical Labs