PhD: Next-Gen Control of Hybrid Wind, Solar & Battery

Technical University of Denmark

Roskilde

On-site

DKK 380,000 - 480,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Wind and Energy Systems in Denmark invites applications for a fully funded 3‑year PhD position within the WindConnect European Doctoral Network. You will develop a two‑layer, technology‑agnostic control architecture for hybrid wind, solar, and battery power plants and collaborate with European Energy and partner institutions.

The project offers a unique experimental environment at DTU and opportunities for international stays, publications, and professional

Qualifications

MSc degree (120 ECTS or equivalent) in electrical engineering, power system engineering, control engineering, or related field.
Strong fundamentals in power-system dynamics and control.
Experience with dynamic modelling and simulation using MATLAB/Simulink, Python, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD or similar tools.
Excellent analytical and research skills and independence.

Responsibilities

Develop a two-layer, technology-agnostic control architecture for utility-scale hybrid power plants integrating wind, solar PV and battery storage.
Model and benchmark control architectures; identify interoperability and communication challenges across assets and vendors.
Design and implement a two-layer controller that connects fast local responses with plant-wide coordination.
Evaluate the architecture using high-fidelity modelling and simulation; explore experimental testing where feasible.
Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences; contribute to WindConnect activities and MSc supervision as needed.