Fully Funded PhD: Hybrid Wind–Solar Power Plant Control

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Roskilde; Vor Ort; DKK 320.000 - 420.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

DTU Wind and Energy Systems in Denmark invites applications for a fully funded 3-year PhD position within the European Doctoral Network WindConnect. The project aims to develop a two-layer, technology-agnostic control architecture for hybrid power plants, integrating wind, solar, and storage with experimental validation where feasible.

You will conduct high-fidelity modelling, simulations (MATLAB/Simulink, Python) and international collaborations, with opportunities for stays at partner

Qualifikationen

• MSc degree (120 ECTS or equivalent) in electrical engineering, power system engineering, control engineering, or a related field.
• Sound fundamentals in power-system dynamics and control, with an understanding of converter‑interfaced generation and storage.
• Experience with dynamic modelling and simulation using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD or comparable software.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to conduct independent research.

Aufgaben

• Model and benchmark state-of-the‑art HPP control architectures, including dynamic behaviour and grid-service performance.
• Identify interoperability, communication, and coordination challenges across assets, vendors, and control layers.
• Design and implement a two-layer controller that connects fast local responses with plant-wide coordination.
• Evaluate the proposed architecture using high‑fidelity modelling and simulation (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink and Python) and, where feasible, explore experimental testing at DTU's hybrid power plant facility.
• Publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals, present at international conferences, and contribute to IEA Wind Task 50 on Hybrid Power Plants.
• Participate in WindConnect training activities and provide limited support for MSc supervision and teaching at DTU.

Kenntnisse

Power systems

Control engineering

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Ausbildung

MSc degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSCAD

Python

Jobbeschreibung

DTU Wind and Energy Systems in Denmark invites applications for a fully funded 3-year PhD position within the European Doctoral Network WindConnect. The project aims to develop a two-layer, technology-agnostic control architecture for hybrid power plants, integrating wind, solar, and storage with experimental validation where feasible.

You will conduct high-fidelity modelling, simulations (MATLAB/Simulink, Python) and international collaborations, with opportunities for stays at partner