HiPeGrids

High Penetration of DERs/EVs and Grid Support: Medium and Low Voltage Grid Impact Analysis using Real Time Simulation

The HiPeGrids project aims to provide an in-depth analysis of how distributed energy resources can be integrated into the power grid, and how this integration affects system performance.

The project focuses on microgrids that combine renewable energy generation, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging; all connected to the grid through power electronics. The impact on the grid caused by distributed energy sources will be investigated, using real-time dynamic simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

A core aspect of HiPeGrids is the study of battery management strategies, including the integration of battery State of Health (SoH) information into high-level control and energy management systems. By incorporating SoH into control decisions, the project evaluates how batteries can provide grid support services, while accounting for degradation and lifetime constraints.

Furthermore, the simulation enables modelling of user behaviour related to distributed generation, energy storage, and "Vehicle to Grid" (V2G) operation. Different scenarios for electric vehicle integration are analysed, together with economic incentives for energy storage.