The PhD project aims to model a hybrid energy system in the form of a microgrid for different applications considering high renewable power generation and hydrogen production for various applications. For the countries having high share of fossil fuel-based power generation and possibility of offshore large scale solar or wind power generation, creating hybrid systems with the possibility of supplying part of energy for hydrogen generation can provide better market opportunities while contributing to achieve decarbonization targets. The work would incorporate optimal sizing of solar PV/Wind, hydrogen production capability, storage and battery integration to provide seamless two-way power sharing with the grid. Once the microgrid is designed, energy management strategies responding to the market electricity and hydrogen prices while satisfying various technical operating constraints would be developed to maximize the benefit to the microgrid operator/owner. Further the design of microgrid controllers and power electronic converters would be optimized to provide frequency and voltage support to the grid and earn additional revenue from ancillary markets. A scale down prototype of the microgrid would be developed in laboratory environment, to test the developed algorithms and dispatch strategies. Background required: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering. Masters in power Systems with working knowledge in power electronics will be an advantage. Strong interest in mathematical modelling, hardware in loop simulations is desirable.
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