Clean Energy Capability Portfolio | Grid Transformation |
Reconfigurable Energy Storage Systems and
Power Converters
Reconfigurable energy storage systems and power converters offer an innovative solution for the cost-effective interconnection of renewable sources and energy storage systems ( ESS ). These systems can adapt their topology and control schemes to optimise performance under variable conditions , ensuring efficient energy conversion and management . |
Competitive Advantage Development of reconfigurable ESS and power converters that can :
• Be adapted online to fulfil different operating modes
• Feed a load from various ESS and renewable sources
• Feed a load from the battery system or from a backup power source , regenerative mode , intramodule balancing mode and charging mode
Impact • Unlike conventional systems , the reconfigurable power converter shares components among different operating modes , which makes them more compact
• Existing redundant modes increase reliability
Successful Applications • Reconfigurable power converter system prototype that combines batteries , EVs , PV generation , and grid connection
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• Cadex C8000 battery testing system with a load capture unit
• Hioki battery simulator
• GAMRY Model REF3000 potentiostat
• LiBa WorkStation
• TempEvent temperature chamber with EUCAR 5 level capability
More Information Dr Branislav Hredzak
School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications
T : + 61 2 9385 4895
E : b . hredzak @ unsw . edu . au
Professor John Fletcher
School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications
T : + 61 2 9385 6007
E : john . fletcher @ unsw . edu . au
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Capabilities and Facilities |
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• Reconfigurable ESS and power converter prototyping |
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• Hardware-in-loop simulation for rapid assessment of control techniques |
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• Hardware testing capability up to 50kVA , 1kV , 400A |
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• Arbin Instruments battery tester |
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