Recognizing the critical need for sustainable energy solutions to combat environmental issues and depleting fossil fuels, IIT Kanpur has set up the Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering.
Recognizing
the critical need for sustainable energy solutions to combat environmental
issues and depleting fossil fuels, IIT Kanpur has set up the Department of
Sustainable Energy Engineering. This novel department is poised to become a
cornerstone of sustainable energy research and development in India and beyond.
Ecosense
installed a Renewable Energy Lab: A Nexus of Learning and Innovation at the
newly established department.
As part of
its commitment to providing a holistic learning experience, IIT Kanpur has
joined hands with Ecosense, to establish the Microgrid Lab. This cutting-edge
lab is designed to bolster hands-on learning, experimentation, and research in
renewable energy Microgrid with Wind Turbine Emulator, Solar PV emulator, Fuel
Cell, Battery, Supercapacitor and Programmable Dc Load.
The
modular and scalable design of the system makes it easy to add more energy
sources, while requiring very little space for installation. Ecosense's
Microgrid lab is a grid-connected setup where the output of the DC Microgrid is
connected to the main AC grid via a Voltage Source Converter (VSC). The system
can also be configured to work as a standalone setup, providing researchers
with the flexibility to conduct experiments according to their specific needs.
In
this Microgrid we have different sources such as:
We
have different storage options such as:
And load
option such as
The
Microgrid lab offers a variety of research options, from the ability to track
the torque-speed and power-speed characteristics of a wind turbine at different
wind speeds and pitch angles, to the comparative analysis of different PV
panels using a PV emulator. The system allows for the continuous sensing of
grid-side voltage and currents, providing an opportunity to implement advanced
control algorithms to control the behaviour as per grid conditions.
One of the
key advantages of the Ecosense Microgrid system is its modular and scalable
design. This allows for the addition of more energy sources as needed, making
it easy to expand the system to meet the changing needs of the campus over
time. The system is also rigorously tested and can work continuously without
switching off, providing a reliable source of research equipment for the
university.
The
Ecosense Microgrid system requires very little space for installation, making
it an ideal solution for the limited space available on a university campus. In
addition, the system is designed for easy maintenance and comes with an
illustrated experiment manual detailing every wiring connection to be made.
This makes it easy for university staff to perform routine maintenance and
repairs without the need for extensive technical expertise.
