Optimisation of Commercial Buildings: Power Electronics

Prof. W. G. Hurley, Dr. Maeve Duffy, Migle Makelyte

Power electronic solutions for renewable energy sources tend to be specific to different source types, with most feeding into a DC/AC inverter for delivering power into the grid. Therefore, there is scope to develop standardized, modular solutions that would enable simplified system expansion. In addition, there is potential for energy saving by feeding renewable energy to ICT equipment (DC) loads through a DC bus instead of through AC grid connected converters. This work will establish the state-of-art in power conversion for renewable sources and associated storage components, including those proposed for DC distribution. The scope for improvement provided by DC distribution over different power levels will be determined. 

Start date: 1st of March 2011. This project is completed.

Project collaborators: International Energy Research Centre (IERC)

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