Objective
Europe’s power system has seen significant changes in recent decades, notably the development of renewable energy sources. However, this transition is far from complete, and further changes are essential to make our energy system ready to play its part in realising the climate goals set at COP21. At present, renewable energy sources are increasing their share of electricity generation. This is particularly the case for offshore wind energy. InnoDC's 14 participants prepare 15 early career researchers to play their role in the energy transition that will take place over the next 20-40 years.
The project focusses on the development of the electricity transmission system, targeting the connection of offshore wind, the integration of offshore wind with the existing power system (including the use of HVDC), and the operation of the future power system where large scale wind is connected to a hybrid AC and DC power system.
Technological development for offshore wind is ongoing. This research project focusses on the models and methodologies for the integration of these new technologies (e.g. offshore wind turbines, VSC HVDC converters, long AC cables) into the power system.
Challenges in these areas will be addressed in this project: firstly, these new devices behave inherently differently to traditional power system components. Secondly, the multi-actor/intersectoral nature of these systems means that they have distinct elements and devices interfacing with each other, each with limited information of the overall system.
The project will train the researchers in developing prototype tools to aid the developers and users of these new energy systems.
This training network aims to train the researchers of the future in the pivotal sector of renewable energy and grid technology, which is largely led by research and industry. This project prepares the researchers of tomorrow to maintain Europe’s position of leadership in renewable, smart energy and tackling climate change.
Fields of science
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques.
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques.
- natural sciencescomputer and information sciencessoftware
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringcontrol systems
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectrical engineeringpower engineeringelectric power generation
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energywind power
- natural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencesatmospheric sciencesclimatologyclimatic changes
Programme(s)
Funding Scheme
MSCA-ITN-ETN - European Training NetworksCoordinator
CF24 0DE Cardiff
United Kingdom
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Participants (9)
08034 Barcelona
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08310 ARGENTONA (BARCELONA)
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
4099-002 Porto
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4465 587 Leca Do Balio
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2800 Kongens Lyngby
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3000 Leuven
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Participation ended
2800 MECHELEN
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Participation ended
1000 Bruxelles / Brussel
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1000 Bruxelles / Brussel
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Partners (6)
Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.
Kolding
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Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.
London
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Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.
1000 BRUXELLES
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Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.
100192 BEIJING
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Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.
28109 Alcobendas - Madrid
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Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.
WC2N 5EH LONDON
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