DNP-IBR - Development of novel protection solutions to address the challenges due to inverter-based resources
This is a Tandem Industry Academia (TIA) Postdoc project, where the aim is to strenghten the collaboration between industry and academia. In this two year project the postdoc researcher is working half of the time at the university and half of the time in industrial partner's organization. In this specific project the aim is to find new protection solutions for the challenges arising from the wider use of inverter based energy resources in the power grid.
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Climate action and carbon-neutrality require more wind and solar photovoltaic plants connected to electricity grids. These inverter-based resources (IBRs) can create operational, control, and protection challenges. The adverse impacts of IBRs on protection schemes are critical, as protection failures can cause fires, equipment damage, or reduce equipment lifespan. Addressing these issues is crucial for the industry also for paving the way for wider utilization of renewable energy. This project will develop short-term, long-term, and future solutions in close collaboration with the industry. The research cooperation between the University of Vaasa and ABB will foster high-impact research, creating new knowledge and business opportunities.