Smart grid solution powers Swiss energy future
At a time when countries around the world are threatened with energy shortages, ETH Zurich and NCCR Automation researchers have developed a high-impact, low-cost software solution to improve resilience and efficiency. This innovative approach enables providers to make the most of decentralized energy resources such as photovoltaic systems through flexible, responsive, and data-driven operation.
Research scientist Lukas Ortmann has been working with AEW Energie AG, the energy provider for the Canton Aargau, to leverage real-time measurements and cutting-edge algorithms for remote control of solar inverters in the grid. In the long run, this virtual grid reinforcement can enable AEW to stabilize the voltage, deploy more renewable generators and increase network capacity without having to lay more power cables. This innovative solution yields significantly lower costs and avoids any environmental disruption.
Detailed external page article on the NCCR Automation website.