Objective A DC grid based on multi-terminal voltage-source converter is a newly emerging technology, which is particularly suitable for the connection of offshore wind farms. Multi-terminal DC grids will be the key technology for the European offshore SuperGrid.In this proposal, DC power flow, DC relaying protection, steady state operation, dynamic stability, fault-ride through capability, and impacts of DC grids on the operation of AC grids and power market will be studied. Systematic comparison of DC grid topologies and stability control strategies will be carried out. DC grids for offshore wind power transmission and onshore AC grid interconnection will be investigated. Operation and control will be evaluated using various simulation platforms and experimental test rigs. The achievements from the project will greatly contribute to integrating offshore wind power into the onshore AC grids in European countries and for the European Super Grid.The MEDOW consortium involves 11 partners (5 universities and 6 industrial organisations). Each institution in the consortium contributes various expertise on the manufacturing, design, operation, and control of multi-terminal DC grids. Three visiting scientists of outstanding international stature will be appointed to further strengthen the training capacity and quality of MEDOW.This project will recruit 12 early-stage researchers (ESRs) and 5 experienced researchers (ERs). These researchers will receive interdisciplinary and intersectoral trainings in different countries to improve career opportunities. Research results will be disseminated through publications, intellectual properties, and direct application in the industries.MEDOW offers a development path to researchers across Europe in the area of DC grids, in addition to fostering greater ties between industry and academia in this key development area. Fields of science natural sciencesmathematicspure mathematicstopologyengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energywind power Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2012-ITN - Marie-Curie Action: "Initial Training Networks" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2012-ITN See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-ITN - Networks for Initial Training (ITN) Coordinator CARDIFF UNIVERSITY Address Newport road 30 36 CF24 0DE Cardiff United Kingdom See on map Region Wales East Wales Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Rebecca Blackwell (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window EU contribution No data Participants (11) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all ALSTOM WIND S.L Participation ended Spain EU contribution € 0,00 Address Roc boronat 78 08005 Barcelona See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Marc Sala Lluma (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data UNIVERSITAT POLITECNICA DE CATALUNYA Spain EU contribution € 338 640,61 Address Calle jordi girona 31 08034 Barcelona See on map Region Este Cataluña Barcelona Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Mercè Torrellas (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data CINERGIA POWER SOLUTIONS SLCCL Spain EU contribution € 241 048,72 Address Carrer can baletes 7 nau a poligon 08310 Argentona (barcelona) See on map Region Este Cataluña Barcelona Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Josep Rafecas (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data GENERAL ELECTRIC RENOVABLES ESPANA Spain EU contribution € 338 640,61 Address Roc boronat 78 08005 Barcelona See on map Region Este Cataluña Barcelona Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Claire Blanquet (Mrs.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Other funding No data UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO Portugal EU contribution € 220 848,10 Address Praca gomes teixeira 4099-002 Porto See on map Region Continente Norte Área Metropolitana do Porto Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Mafalda Marques Moreira Soeiro (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data EFACEC ENERGIA - MAQUINAS E EQUIPAMENTOS ELECTRICOS SA Portugal EU contribution € 220 848,10 Address Lugar da arrotela 4465 587 Leca do balio See on map Region Continente Norte Área Metropolitana do Porto Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Nuno Silva (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN Belgium EU contribution € 344 037,10 Address Oude markt 13 3000 Leuven See on map Region Vlaams Gewest Prov. Vlaams-Brabant Arr. Leuven Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Monique Vanhaeren (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data ELIA SYSTEM OPERATOR Belgium EU contribution € 244 707,10 Address Boulevard de l'empereur 20 1000 Bruxelles See on map Region Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/ Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Hubert Lemmens (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Other funding No data DANMARKS TEKNISKE UNIVERSITET Denmark EU contribution € 298 946,56 Address Anker engelunds vej 101 2800 Kongens lyngby See on map Region Danmark Hovedstaden Københavns omegn Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Karen Hyllested Thielsen (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data CHINA ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE (SEAL) SOE China EU contribution € 109 767,46 Address Xiaoyingdonglu 15 qinghe 100192 Beijing See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Xiaobo Hu (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data EFACEC ENGENHARIA E SISTEMAS SA Participation ended Portugal EU contribution € 0,00 Address Rua eng frederico ulrich guardeiras 4470 605 Maia porto See on map Region Continente Norte Área Metropolitana do Porto Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Silva Nuno (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data
