Description

Europe's energy policy requires that by 2020, 20% of energy consumption is generated from renewable sources and CO2 emissions are reduced by 20% compared to 1990. To achieve these ambitious goals, the current energy supply infrastructure will change into so called "Smart Grids". The character of Smart Grids shows on the one hand the large-scale application of decentralised generators based mainly on renewable sources, and on the other hand the integration of power electronics and intelligent communication and control structures. As a result, new more flexible, efficient and self-adapting infrastructures can be created.
What are the realisation possibilities for Smart Grids in the Netherlands? What are the implications for the current energy supply? The lecture will provide insights on those application possibilities of solar and wind energy as well as micro-CHP installations in the Dutch low- and medium-voltage distribution network.
Among the expected bottlenecks are in the areas of voltage variation, power/energy maintenance, short-circuit control and Power Quality aspects. These will be partially explained as well as some solution options. Many examples from practice and research will be used to paint as realistic a picture as possible of future changes, their consequences and opportunities.
This will be followed by a tour of TU/e's Power Quality Lab with demonstrations.

Speaker(s)

Dr Johanna Myrzik is Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Power Systems at TU Eindhoven. Her research and teaching areas are integration of decentralised generators, power electronics in grids and Power Quality.

Location

TU/e, Lecture Hall building Potentiaal

Eindhoven

Organiser

Electrical Engineering

Name and contact details for information

Information at dr.ir. Eric Persoon, tel: (040) 201 67 06.