The ERC hosted a seminar by Dr. Richard O’Neill on 13th September on “Approaches and Computational Experience in Solving the ACOPF and AC Switching.” A copy of the presentation is available here Abstract: Transmission switching is an important part of … Continue reading
On the 3rd September 2013, Energy Needs Ireland’s white paper, “Participating in Ireland’s Smart Energy Future” was formally launched by David O’Reilly and Minister of State, Fergus O’Dowd T.D., at the Clyde Court Hotel. This paper outlines the summer research … Continue reading
ENI’s Smart Energy Exhibition which took place in the National Digital Research Centre on the 28th August 2013 was a massive success. There was a great turnout at the event, which was organised by the 21 undergraduate students who have … Continue reading
Energy Needs Ireland (ENI) are hosting a Smart Energy Exhibition in the NDRC (National Digital Research Centre), The Digital Hub, Crane Street, Dublin 8 on Wednesday 28th August 2013 from 3pm-7pm. This is a walk-in event: guests and member of public can arrive at any time during … Continue reading
ERC’s Dr Andrew Keane (Lecturer) and Dr Peter Richardson (Postdoctoral Researcher) recently completed UCD Innovation’s first Commercialisation Bootcamp workshop series to further develop their commercial ideas for smart grid applications in power systems. The goal of their project is to develop … Continue reading
The ERC is delighted to welcome Prof Federico Milano as Associate Professor who has recently joined the School of Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering. Prof Milano received an Electrical Engineering degree and Ph.D. degree in 1999 and 2003 respectively from … Continue reading
Prof Mark O’Malley of the ERC, recently presented at North East State Grid’s Wind Grid Integration Workshop in Shenyang, China. His presentation was titled, “Development Status, Research Methodology & Major Findings/Conclusions of Wind Integration Studies in US and Europe”. Prof O’Malley has also … Continue reading
Presentations, posters and video clips from the day are available below. Our annual showcase event held on May 9th, 2013 was opened by Fergus O’Dowd, Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and was followed by … Continue reading
Ireland has unique characteristics that make it the ideal location for world-leading activity in sustainable electrical energy systems. Built on a foundation of academic achievement and a track record in delivering solutions to industry, the Electricity Research Centre (ERC) (www.ucd.ie/erc) … Continue reading
The ERC held a week long course on Renewable Energy in Power Systems from 21st to 25th January, 2013. The course covered some of the following topics: Renewable Energy Characteristics, Flexibility, Networks, Grid Codes, Electricity Markets, Operational Security & Stability. … Continue reading