SuperGrid Institute signs the Paris Pledge, a united front from the European hydropower sector
The Paris Pledge commits the sector to unlocking the potential of pumped storage hydropower and create the right conditions for long-duration storage.
Arm equivalent circuit based and average arm model of a DC MMC branch including distributed energy storage submodules to integrate energy storage in HVDC system
This paper focuses on modular multilevel converter (MMC) with distributed energy storage modules directly connected to MMC modules (ES-SMs).
GridForLoads: a new EU project for power grid flexibility gets underway
Grid forming load concept to enable loads to support the grid in the same way as synchronous machines would and provide new flexibility assets to grid operators.
Focus on hydropower: November highlights
We delivered an insightful webinar on hydropower hybridisation with IHA and took an active part in Hydro 2024.
DCforEU, FLAGCHIP & HYNET: SuperGrid Institute a major contributor in 3 new international projects!
SuperGrid Institute will be working with partners from across Europe to shape the future of transmission & distribution grids.
An enhanced static converter with integrated energy storage for pumped storage plants
Explore an advanced static frequency converter with integrated energy storage for pumped storage hydropower. This innovation enhances system flexibility and cost efficiency.
ReHydro: our latest contribution to the European hydropower sector gets underway
ReHydro aims to enhance hydropower's role in the electrical grid by upgrading plants to be more sustainable and flexible.
Impact of renewable energy generation on power reserve energy demand
This work focuses on analysing the relationship between reserve energy demand and load, wind and solar generation.
Managing turbine fatigue while maximizing solar energy use: adding a battery to the system
The use of a 15-minute solar forecast obtained from real-time sky video is analysed to minimize this overloading of the actuators.
SuperGrid Institute opens the doors to its hydraulic laboratory at the Hydro 21 “RDV Experts” event
The “RDV Experts” are events organised for members of the Hydro 21 association on key themes surrounding the hydraulics ecosystem.
