What is converter-based power grids & system stability?

In the topic "Converter-Based Power Grids and System Stability" we research, develop and test the secure operation of our future power grids based on 100% renewable energy. Power grids are currently changing fundamentally from an electromechanical to a converter-based system.

Are power grids a converter-based system?

Power grids are currently changing fundamentally from an electromechanical to a converter-based system. In this context, we are developing methods for the control and stability analysis of decentralized converter-based grids.

How are grid operators addressing the energy crisis in Germany?

First grid operators and now also the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) are addressing this problem by developing and introducing new procedures for distributing grid connection capacity. The obligation of grid operators to connect end consumers to the grid is regulated by the German Energy Industry Act (Energiewirtschaftsgesetz (EnWG)).

What is the power electronics sector in Germany?

The power electronics sector in Germany plays a transformative role in the modern technological landscape. It focuses on the conversion and control of electric power, crucial for applications like electric mobility, renewable energy systems, and industrial automation.

How important is a power grid connection to a data centre?

A power grid connection with sufficient capacity is key to operating a data centre. The related costs regularly represent a substantial portion of the total investment in a project.

Why are grid capacities scarce in Germany?

But the available grid capacities are scarce. This is ia because of the increasing demand for electrical power for large heat pumps, battery storage systems, electrolysers and the progressing electrification of mobility. At the same time, the necessary grid expansion in Germany is only slowly making progress.