Fraunhofer-Verbund Mikroelektronik in Kooperation mit den Leibniz-Instituten FBH und IHP
Topics
- Grid Monitoring: Asset Monitoring in distribution grid; Utilisation Optimisation; Simulation & Test in transmission grid (e.g. HVDC links) for Grid Stability
- Automated network operation and self-regulating grids (e.g. coordinated Power Flow Control)
- Resilience of critical infrastructures
- Micro Grids
- Edge Computing und AI applications for utilities
Technologies
- System components for intelligent energy grids at all voltage levels
- Wireless sensor network protocols, communications network in the 450 MHz frequency band
- Robotics, VR and Sensor technologies for Grid Planning/Inspection: Acoustic sensing Conductor Strand Monitoring with RF sensor nodes and capacitive harvesters measuring torsion and current
- Energy Electronics: Cognitive Power Electronics for condition monitoring of LV/MV Grid, DC Converter for Micro Grids, Test Beds for LV/MV Devices and for transmission network
- Software: Embedded IoT, near-hardware data analytics for grid visualisation
- Security Technologies & Cryptography: Blockchain, Encryption Technologies, Microcontroller, Physically Unclonable Functions, Authenticated Watch Dog Timer
In just a few years, electricity distribution as we know it will transform radically. This quantum leap in power management requires innovative solutions in power engineering, measurement and control electronics and IT.