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Tara Esterl takes up the position as Head of Competence Unit Integrated Energy Systems (IES)
distribution grid and the corresponding regulatory issues. Integrated Energy Systems research field For the sustainable energy system of the future, the interplay between technologicalal innovations and energy [...] importance. The research portfolio of Integrated Energy Systems comprises techno-economic analyses, the use of flexibility in the electricity system, the development of business models and their effects [...] "Research on integrated energy systems is very close to real market applications and will significantly advance the economically viable operation of a sustainable energy system. In my new role, I am looking
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ComForEn 2023
TSO-DSO Interaction, Energy Management Systems, Aggregators, Virtual Power Plants, Charging Point Operators, Monitoring Systems, Metering Systems, Grid control systems, Energy Communities etc. Gaps and [...] as to discuss the major challenges on the way to an interoperable energy system. ComForEn 2023 is aimed at component and system manufacturers, power grid operators, energy suppliers, and research institutions [...] and applications to collaborate by exchanging data and information. The next generation of energy systems is expected to integrate many new technologies and applications (demand-response, flexibility services
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Veronika Wilk: New Thematic Coordinator for Efficiency in Industrial Processes & Systems at the AIT Center for Energy
Industrial Processes & Systems at the AIT Center for Energy Since May 1st Veronika Wilk has been the new Thematic Coordinator for Efficiency in Industrial Processes & Systems at the Center for Energy [...] Processes & Systems The research area is concerned with technology development to increase energy efficiency, e.g. through heat recovery, the integration of renewable energy systems and the optimized [...] responsible for the strategic development of the research field Efficiency in Industrial Processes & Systems. The major topics include industrial heat pumps, industrial energy storage, design and operational
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ERIGrid 2.0: 1st call for the use of 21 European Smart Grids Labs starts
for the use of 21 European Smart Grids and Smart Energy Systems Laboratories starts Now online: Virtual Access Service for research on energy system infrastructure and further education The ERIGrid 2.0 research [...] and Smart Energy Systems laboratories to external users and young researchers. The project is working on the provision of holistic, cyber-physical validation methods for the energy system of the future; [...] ublic-report-summarises-erigrid-outcomes/ • „European Guide to Power System Testing” – Open Access Book on Power System Testing https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-42274-5 Project Coordinator:
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Jochen Cremer appointed Principal Scientist at the AIT Center for Energy
for the energy system of the future, such as an improved fundamental understanding of market prices, more accurate energy forecasts and the development of innovative tools for energy system management," [...] and electrical energy systems with the help of digitalisation and AI-based tools. The aim is to use big data to improve the efficiency, sustainability and safety of energy systems. The programme brings [...] intelligence and machine learning to develop new methods for planning and operating future energy systems. Jochen Cremer has been Co-Director of the TU Delft AI Energy Lab for three years and is an Assistant
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This was ComForEn 2023
Communications for Energy Systems (ComForEn) symposium, which took place in Vienna from March 15 to March 17, 2023. The central question was the way to an interoperable energy system. Interoperability is the [...] and applications to work together by sharing data and information. The next generation of energy systems is expected to integrate many new technologies and applications (demand response, flexibility services [...] participation) across different energy vectors (electricity, heat, gas, mobility, transport) and ensure system reliability, sustainability, efficiency and affordability. Therefore, interoperability between these
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AIT and TU Delft launch international doctoral programme on the sustainable transformation of the energy system using artificial intelligence
brings its expertise in techno-economic analysis, the use of flexibility in the power system, the evaluation of energy system and market models and their impact on energy markets. Working in collaboration with [...] The Center for Energy’s topic portfolio is oriented towards three central systems: sustainable public energy supply systems; decarbonisation of industrial processes and plants; and innovative technologies [...] artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in planning and operating future sustainable energy systems, the two institutions are creating a new doctoral programme designed to promote the development of
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René Hofmann becomes Principal Scientist at the AIT Center for Energy
climate-friendly industrial energy systems. From 2015 to 2020, René Hofmann was involved in the successful establishment of research activities related to industrial energy systems as part of an endowed professorship [...] Coordinator for the research field "Efficiency in Industrial Processes and Systems", which focuses on technology development and systems integration. René Hofmann has many years of experience in basic and applied [...] international networks. His current research focuses on the design and operational optimization of systems for complex power supplies for the industrial sector.
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New Energy for Industry 2021:
Experts discuss technological and systemic solutions for the transformation of the industrial energy system Around 50 speakers from research, business and politics Decarbonisation and transformation of [...] technological challenges. In addition to the presentation of current systemic solutions for decarbonising the industrial energy system, the Policy Talks take place on the second day, with a high-level discussion [...] complexity of the industrial energy system – a transition to a climate-neutral industry requires not only the development of individual technologies, but also systemic and economic solutions. In addition
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NEFI Conference 2022
the industrial energy system. Technological innovation fields: Energy efficiency and new processes, renewables, storage and demand side management (DSM), industry and grid. Systemic innovation fields: Regulatory [...] politics, research and industry Scientific exchange on decarbonization of the industrial energy system Presentation and awarding of scientific papers The order of the day in Europe is climate neutrality [...] Due to the great interest and the immense importance of the transformation of the industrial energy system, the NEFI Innovation Network is organizing the second NEFI Scientific Conference on October 13-14
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Study of AIT shows: More than 20 percent CO2 savings possible through intelligent building technology
Gundula Weber, Senior Expert Advisor Sustainable Thermal Energy Systems, and Gerhard Zucker, Thematic Coordinator Sustainable Thermal Energy Systems, shows the great potential for savings if renovations also [...] building management. The greatest potential for savings is in the area of heating: If efficient control systems are used here in conjunction with holistic building automation, this results in potential savings [...] to 85,000 tons of CO2 at a renovation rate of five percent. "By networking technologies and systems, intelligent building technology enables the optimal use of energy," says Gundula Weber. Significant
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Presentation of the Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda of the Horizon Europe Partnership "Clean Energy Transition" & "Driving Urban Transitions”
and cooling solutions" CETP Challenge 5 "Integrated Regional Energy Systems" CETP Challenge 6 "Integrated Industrial Energy Systems" CETP Challenge 7 "Integration in the built environment" CETP Challenge [...] Agenda (SRIA) for the Horizon Europe Partnership "Clean Energy Transition". The Center for Innovation Systems & Policy (Susanne Meyer & Nikolas Reschen) supported the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate [...] Research & Innovation Challenges: CETP Challenge 1 "Optimised integrated European energy systems" CETP Challenge 2 "Enhanced Zero Emission Power Technologies" CETP Challenge 3 "Enabling climate
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Die-casting plants on the way to Industry 5.0
research project DG Assist, led by the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, is developing an assistance system for the sustainable operation of die-casting plants. In the project DG Assist, partners from research [...] schaft Österreich and TCG UNITECH GmbH. The aim of the partners is to develop an assistance system that ensures the agile and sustainable production of high-quality cast components. The aim is to [...] support operators in process monitoring and optimisation as well as quality control. The assistance system will be implemented and tested as a prototype on a test machine at the LKR in Ranshofen. The DG Assist
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AIT opens high performance DC LAB
technologies are used in fields such as renewable energy systems, for combining photovoltaics with batteries or hydrogen, in electrical systems of electric cars, and for the industrial-scale supply of [...] our customers and partners high quality, specialised laboratory infrastructure for electric energy systems. For years, the research infrastructure for electrical engineering components provided by the High [...] platform for DC components.” Friederich Kupzog, Head of the Competence Unit for Electric Energy Systems at the Center for Energy: “There are very few comparable labs in Europe, and the new DC Lab enables
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INTERSOLAR Europe
manufacturers and system integrators with testing inverters for residential, commercial and utility scale applications and provides consulting and design support for efficient system Integration with an [...] for investments in the field of Photovoltaic power plants. AIT performs photovoltaic module and systems assessment and the broad team expertise allows to cover technical, organizational and economic aspects
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Cancellation: Opening of the AIT DC Lab
facility will serve as development and validation platform for DC components and systems and is specified for DC systems up to 75 MW with currents up to 80 kA. As such, it is the largest of its kind in
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AIT and TU Graz launch joint doctoral programme in the field of hydrogen technology
Sustainable Propulsion Systems “The production of hydrogen by splitting water in electrolysis offers enormous potential for integrating renewable power sources into the future energy system. High-temperature [...] The Center for Energy’s topic portfolio is oriented towards three central systems: sustainable public energy supply systems, decarbonisation of industrial processes and plants, and innovative technologies [...] for Energy, AIT “The use of hydrogen is a central element for a sustainable and low-emission energy system. With this PhD programme, we offer a unique setting to advance hydrogen technology research at the
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Bernadette Fina wins Science Award of Lower Austria
the optimization and optimal dimensioning of photovoltaic systems and other technologies, the impact of contracting of renewable generation systems in combination with thorough building renovation on the
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Power Electronics as a Key Technology
smart and microgrid, is presented as a Battery Energy Storage System. To enable grid integration of e-Mobility a test and validation system for charging infrastructure (up to 300kW) and electric vehicles [...] power electronics, intelligent drive technology and renewable energy. Smart Interfaces Energy systems are getting increasingly complex with the growing share of renewable energy sources. Therefore, the
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Suez Canal Blockage: AIT expert Anita Graser analyses disruptions in mobility patterns
5-stop-detection-analysis-with-movingpandas/ Current maritime control centres are heterogeneous systems with numerous legacy components. Together with Frequentis AG, market leader for control centre solutions [...] with the steadily increasing vessel traffic and exponentially growing data load which current systems cannot handle efficiently. These new AI-based control centre solutions help improve safety and efficiency