PhD in Next-Gen Hybrid Wind-Solar-Battery Control

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Roskilde; On-site; DKK 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded PhD with co-supervision

International collaboration across EU

Career development and training

Job summary

DTU Wind and Energy Systems in Denmark invites applications for a fully funded three-year PhD position within the WindConnect MSCA European Doctoral Network. You will develop a two-layer, technology-agnostic control architecture for hybrid wind, solar, and storage plants, with opportunities for experimental validation.

The position offers co-supervision with European Energy and industry partners in an internationally recognised research environment, along with extensive training and networking

Qualifications

• MSc degree (120 ECTS or equivalent) in electrical engineering, power system engineering, control engineering, or a related field.
• Solid 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.

Responsibilities

• Model and benchmark HPP control architectures with fast local responses and plant-wide coordination.
• Identify interoperability and communication challenges across assets, vendors and control layers.
• Design and implement a two-layer controller connecting asset controllers to the HPP supervisor.
• Evaluate using high-fidelity modelling and simulation (MATLAB/Simulink, Python) and, where feasible, experimental evaluation.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences.
• Contribute to WindConnect training and MSc supervision and teaching at DTU.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Control engineering

Research skills

Education

MSc degree (120 ECTS)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSCAD

Job description

DTU Wind and Energy Systems in Denmark invites applications for a fully funded three-year PhD position within the WindConnect MSCA European Doctoral Network. You will develop a two-layer, technology-agnostic control architecture for hybrid wind, solar, and storage plants, with opportunities for experimental validation.

The position offers co-supervision with European Energy and industry partners in an internationally recognised research environment, along with extensive training and networking