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    Drives Fleet Performance Optimization

    The project aims to optimize the performance, efficiency and reliability of industrial MV drives.
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    School of Engineering and Environment and Institute of Electrical Power Systems

    Asimute: Intelligent self-consumption and storage for better use of energy

    ASIMUTE aims to develop innovative solutions for improved and safe energy use and storage by involving end users.
    Institute
    School of Engineering and Environment and Institute of Electrical Power Systems

    NAEEA+: External Protection Devices" for distributed generation systems

    Together with leading experts from industry and research, we are shaping the next generation of grid and PV protection to enable a sustainable energy future.
    Institute
    School of Engineering and Environment and Institute of Electrical Power Systems

    SiC-MILE - SiC MedIum voLtage dEvices

    The SiC-MILE project demonstrates Europe's first MV-SiC modules for energy savings in drives and traction
    Institute
    School of Engineering and Environment and Institute of Electrical Power Systems

    SUNSHINE - SUN Swiss Hybrid INvertEr

    The SiC-MILE project demonstrates Europe's first MV-SiC modules for energy savings in drives and traction
    Institute
    School of Engineering and Environment and Institute of Electrical Power Systems

    Marketing the flexibility of an e-vehicle fleet to distribution grid operators

    In this project, a forecasting model is developed that estimates capacity based on time and location using booking/mobility data.
    Institute
    School of Engineering and Environment and Institute of Electrical Power Systems

    Machine Learning Approach for Induction Motor Parameter Estimation

    A novel method was developed that enables the reliable determination of the electrical motor parameters through the use of machine learning.
    Institute
    School of Engineering and Environment and Institute of Electrical Power Systems

    ECPE Joint Research Programme: Reliability comparison of Si IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs for e-mobility applications

    A new reliability test method that stresses both, transistor and diode is applied to obtain representative reliability data for e-mobility applications.
    Institute
    School of Engineering and Environment and Institute of Electrical Power Systems

    Intelligent control of a district battery system

    By taking control of the system, our consortium partner may adapt the operation of a battery - integrated in his electrical distribution system - according to his needs.
    Institute
    School of Engineering and Environment and Institute of Electrical Power Systems

    Power electronics for variable power control of boilers

    With the help of a silicon controlled rectifier, the power of a hot water boiler can be adjusted precisely according to the current excess PV output power.
    Institute
    School of Engineering and Environment and Institute of Electrical Power Systems

    Autonomous E-Bike Charging Station

    E-bikes are charged independently of the grid with 100% locally produced solar energy.
    Institute
    School of Engineering and Environment and Institute of Electrical Power Systems

    Battery-Management-Systems for 2nd-Life Lithium Batteries

    Do we need improved battery management systems (BMS) to establish Li-ion batteries on the market, built from cells that have been already in use?
    Institute
    School of Engineering and Environment and Institute of Electrical Power Systems

    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.
    Institute
    School of Engineering and Environment and Institute of Electrical Power Systems

    Modular and smart Li-ion battery system

    An intelligent, modular battery system based on 18650 Li-Ion cells was developed, which is particularly suitable for 2nd life applications.
    Institute
    School of Engineering and Environment and Institute of Electrical Power Systems

    Evaluation of the local Security of Supply in a Swiss Canton

    Analysis of the security of electricity supply in a Swiss canton and suggestions for improvements in order to prepare the local grids for future challenges.
    Institute
    School of Engineering and Environment and Institute of Electrical Power Systems

    Grid friendliness of residential buildings - development of an evaluation method

    With increasing fluctuation of production and consumption of electrical energy in buildings, the developed method evaluates the effects on the electrical grid.
    Institute
    School of Engineering and Environment and Institute of Electrical Power Systems

    Argus: Vehicle control system test device for SBB's FLIRT

    Development of a test platform that optimises and automates the I&C maintenance processes, including tests and diagnostics for hardware and software.
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    School of Engineering and Environment and Institute of Electrical Power Systems

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