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      Power Control

      Power Control

      We are a competence group offering system level solutions in control, optimization, and signal processing in the fields of power systems and energy conversion.

      Digitalization of the energy system and the transition towards more renewable sources bring new challenges for the power grid infrastructure. Our experienced experts work on technical, economical and management topics.

      Our mission

      With our expertise, we provide system-wide digital solutions for energy systems that range from optimal system design, operation, and maintenance to improve systems life cycle performance, efficiency and cost.

      Competencies

      • System modelling, analysis, optimization, control and estimation ​for power and energy systems
      • Diagnostics and prognostics​
      • Signal processing for energy applications
      • Power grid and power conversion control for automotive​, railway systems​, photovoltaic systems​
      • Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation

      Selected project

      • Let the sun shine in

        Markus Lenz's team is ensuring sustainability of new photovoltaic materials.

      • SHINE: Swiss Hybrid Inverter

        An efficient and cost-effective X-Hybrid inverter for EV is realized by combining Silicon-Carbide (SiC) and Silicon (Si) devices.

      About FHNW

      Institut of Electric Power Systems
      Silvia Mastellone

      Prof. Dr. Silvia Mastellone

      Lecturer for Signals and Systems

      Telephone

      +41 56 202 71 76

      E-mail

      silvia.mastellone@fhnw.ch

      Address

      FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland School of Engineering and Environment Klosterzelgstrasse 2 CH-5210 Windisch

      Ishan Pendharkar

      Prof. Dr. Ishan Pendharkar

      Lecturer for control systems and power electronics

      Telephone

      +41 56 202 82 08

      E-mail

      ishan.pendharkar@fhnw.ch

      Address

      University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW School of Engineering and Environment Klosterzelgstrasse 2 CH-5210 Windisch

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