Finalised Projects
In the following list we document selected completed research projects.
| Project | Topic | Funding | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAKSIM | Development of a cost-effective measuring and diagnostic system for the optimization of the maintenance and renewal planning of the medium and low voltage equipment park | BMWi | 09.2018 | 02.2022 |
| STeP | Development of a method for integrated distribution gird and PLC technology planning taking into account scenario and use case-dependent requirements | BMWi | 09.2018 | 02.2022 |
| MEDIT | Methods for energy grid actors for prevention, detection and reaction against IT-failures and attacks | BMWi | 10.2018 | 01.2022 |
| MODEX-Net | Comparison of power grid models in a European context, sub-project: The MarS and ZKNOT models | BMWi | 01.2019 | 12.2021 |
| MAGICAL | Market and grid integration of centralised and local markets | BMWi | 10.2019 | 09.2021 |
| InnoSys 2030 | Innovation in Power System Operation until 2030 | BMWi | 10.2018 | 09.2021 |
| BlockcENtive | Disruptive changes in power economics caused by the blockchain technology | BMWi | 07.2019 | 06.2021 |
| SINTEG - DESIGNETZ |
SINTEG – Schaufenster intelligente Energie |
BMWi | 01.2017 | 03.2021 |
| SINTEG - enera |
Digitalisation of the power supply; sub-project: Interlinking of grid planning and operation |
BMWi | 01.2017 | 03.2021 |
| PROMOTioN | Progress on Meshed HVDC Offshore Transmission Networks | EU | 01.2016 | 09.2020 |
| FitTherm | Load profiles and test specifications for fittings for high-temperature conductors | BMWi | 07.2017 | 12.2019 |
| DCLab | High-performance test circuit for DC components | BMWi | 10.2015 | 09.2019 |
| ENSURE | Further development of existing energy supply systems to meet future requirements | BMBF | 01.2016 | 08.2019 |
| SimBench | Setup, method and preparation of a simulation data basis for a standardised comparison of innovative solutions in the field of network analysis, grid planning and operation | BMWi | 11.2015 | 04.2019 |
| DeCAS | Demonstration of coordinated ancillary services covering different voltage levels and the integration in future markets | EU | 09.2016 | 03.2019 |
| FEN | Application of DC technologies in distribution grids | BMBF | 10.2014 | 03.2019 |
| BERCOM | Blueprint for Pan-European Resilient Critical Infrastructures based on LTE Communications | BMBF | 09.2015 | 02.2019 |
| 3connect | Design of a traffic light concept taking into account electromobility in the commercial sector | BMWi | 01.2016 | 12.2018 |
| IBoTec | Innovative drilling technology for laying underground cables as part of network expansion | BMWi | 07.2016 | 12.2018 |
| Kryo 2 | Long-term electrical strength and aging of mixed polymer dielectrics for low-temperature applications | DFG | 01.2017 | 12.2018 |
| ELYntegration | Grid Integrated Multi Megawatt High Pressure Alkaline Electrolysers for Energy Applications | EU | 09.2015 | 08.2018 |
| SwarmGrid | Safe operation of power grids by system services of user swarms | BMBF | 08.2015 | 07.2018 |
| M5BAT | Modular multi-Megawatt multi-technology medium-voltage battery storage system | BMWi | 07.2013 | 06.2018 |
| The proactive distribution grid | Future concepts and their economic assessment | BMWi | 12.2014 | 04.2018 |
| IREN2 | Microgrids as island grids and as topological power plants | BMWi | 07.2014 | 04.2018 |
| Spectroscopic analysis of switching arcs | Analysis and modelling of switching arcs using spectroscopic methods | DFG | 01.2016 | 03.2018 |
| U-Control | Technical and economic comparison of methods for strategic voltage stability | BMWi | 11.2014 | 02.2018 |
| Genesys 2 | Transformation of the energy system with an increasing share of renewable generation units combined with the extension of grid and storage infrastructures from an European perspective | BMU | 08.2014 | 12.2017 |
| PerSeuS | Planning principles for extended stability considerations embedded in European power system | BMBF | 07.2015 | 12.2017 |
| SLAM | Charging infrastructure, electromobility | BMWi | 01.2014 | 08.2017 |
| Smart Area Aachen | Maintenance in future distribution networks with innovative components | BMWi | 12.2012 | 06.2017 |
| ENERWA | Energetic optimisation of the entire water economy system (dams/rivers – processing of drinking water – transport-storage-distribution) | BMBF | 04.2014 | 03.2017 |
| SEnCom | System security of power systems with integration of information and communication technologies | BMWi | 12.2014 | 01.2017 |
| evolvDSO | Development of methodologies and tools for new and evolving DSO roles for efficient DRES integration in distribution networks | EU | 09.2013 | 12.2016 |
| ProFuDiS | Protection systems for future distribution grids | BMWi | 12.2012 | 12.2016 |
| Modellstadt25+ | Lampertheim efficiency: Innovative concepts to realise energy efficiency potentials in medium-sized cities | BMWi | 06.2012 | 11.2016 |
| KonStGas | Integration of fluctuating renewable energy via a convergent use of power and gas systems (convergence of power and gas systems) | BMWi | 08.2013 | 09.2016 |
| AC/DC | Integration of DC systems in existing meshed AC systems | BMWi | 12.2012 | 05.2016 |
| Smart Power Hamburg | Contributions of RWTH Aachen regarding operational strategies | BMWi | 01.2011 | 12.2015 |
| Smart Region Pellworm | Demonstration of a hybrid storage system for a stable, cost-efficient and market-oriented power supply based on renewable energies | BMWi | 04.2012 | 06.2015 |
| Distribution system study | Modern distribution systems for Germany | BMWi | 12.2012 | 10.2014 |