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Experimental Power Grid Centre Research & Development

Experimental Power Grid Centre

VISION

To lead in ushering new technologies for intelligent and decentralised power distribution, interconnection and utilisation.

MISSION

  • To undertake research and development (R&D) in core areas for intelligent and decentralised power distribution, interconnection and utilisation.
  • To carry out collaborative R&D with A*STAR Research Institutes, Universities, Industry and Public Agencies.
  • To promote quick adoption and implementation of innovative technologies.

Core Capabilities

AREAS AND CAPABILITIES

iGrid: Intelligent and decentralised power distribution networks
iDERS: intelligent DERS: Intelligent control and management of distributed energy resources
iEuse: Intelligent Energy Use: Smart and interactive energy utilisation

ACTIVITIES

  • R&D in Modelling and analytical tools
  • Design and development of hardware and software systems
  • Verification and evaluation of new methods and technologies at EPGC and other pilot plants
RESEARCH THEMES

  • Renewable energy integration
  • Electric vehicle integration
  • Microgrids
  • Transition technologies
  • Flexible and self-healing
  • Large complex systems
  • Storage systems
  • Diagnostics
  • Smart demand response
  • Decentralised control
  • Power converter systems
  • Plug and play
  • Life cycle assessments
  • Smart user

Facilities

Command and Control Facility

Sited in Fusionopolis, with two main features:

  • To serve as a remote control centre for the Experimental Power Grid Centre Facility.
  • To provide the modelling and simulation platforms to be used by EPGC and partners' researchers in the development of models and algorithms to be tested in EPGC facility.
It is equipped with:

  • 9.8m-wide display wall.
  • 10 high-performance workstations.
  • High speed broadband connection to EPGC facility.
Experimental Power Grid Facility
(Operational in 2011)

Sited in Jurong Island, with five main features:

  • Flexibility to connect and manage a wide range of distributed energy resources (DERs).
  • Configurable in different topologies (e.g. radial, loop).
  • Capability to emulate/simulate a wide range of grid conditions and disturbances.
  • Rated up to 1MW.
  • Remote monitoring from Command and Control Facility.
It is equipped with:

  • Initial assets: Solar PV, Diesel engines, Energy Storage, wind and power grid emulators.
  • Test bays to accommodate any type of DER.
  • Diverse fuel supply (diesel, biodiesel, natural gas, biogas, hydrogen)
  • Configurable Microgrid Central Controller
  • Power Electronics laboratory.

Research

What we offer:

  • Multidisciplinary team with background in power systems and power engineering.
  • World class research facilities with state of the art tools.
  • Possibility to leverage on capabilities and expertise within other A*STAR Research Institutes.
  • R&D Facilities and Laboratory to fit in the value chain of "Singapore as a living lab" framework.
Modes of collaboration:

EPGC is open to any modes of collaboration that meet A*STAR criteria and guidelines, namely:

  • Research collaborations
  • Contract research
  • Industrial staff attachment
  • Consortia

Contact Us

For further information, please contact:

EPGC - Experimental Power Grid Centre
Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences
1 Fusionopolis Way, #08-12 Connexis North,
Singapore 138632
Tel : (65) 6408-2900
Fax : (65) 6466-7389
Email : EPGC_Contact@ices.a-star.edu.sg

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