Microgrid resilience
Supervised by Dr Rasa Remenyte-Prescott and Professor Marco Rivera (Faculty of Engineering)
Aim
To develop a modelling approach for assessing microgrid resilience.
Project background
The deployment of renewable energy resources is a viable option to mitigate the emissions of greenhouse gases which have become one of the major concerns on a global scale, and the UK is committed to reaching net zero by 2050. To ensure a reliable electricity supply using renewables, deployment of distributed energy resources and their efficient operation require an interconnected energy system, known as a microgrid, which can operate autonomously when the upstream grid fails. In this way, microgrids can improve the resilience of the electricity system by reducing the amount of energy not supplied, and excess microgrid generation can be sold to the main grid to provide customers with financial benefits, such as reductions in electricity bills.
PhD project description
This exciting project will focus on modelling a small-scale converter-dominated microgrid integrating renewable generation, hybrid electrical storage, and hydrogen technologies. On the energy generation side, photovoltaic generation, batteries, and supercapacitors will be used, and on the conversion and utilisation side, a hydrogen electrolyser and a fuel cell will allow hydrogen production, storage, and reconversion to be actively controlled as part of the microgrid operation. Microgrid resilience metrics and their modelling and analysis approach will be proposed. A variety of disturbances (low/high frequency and high/low impact) and their effects on microgrid’s ability to resist incidents efficiently and provide quick recovery and restoration will be analysed under uncertainty.
Candidate requirements
Starting October 2027, we require an enthusiastic graduate with a 1st class degree in engineering, math’s, or relevant discipline preferably at master’s level (in exceptional circumstances a 2:1 degree can be considered).
Funding and eligibility
Open to UK, EU, and overseas candidates.
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How to apply
Please apply online. For any enquiries about the project, please email Dr Rasa Remenyte-Prescott (r.remenyte-prescott@nottingham.ac.uk)
This position is open until filled. Early application is strongly encouraged.