Eleven doctoral theses for the rise of Smart Grids

MEAN4SGA European collaborative project on smart grids. The project includes the participation of Ormazabal and will train eleven researchers to develop their theses on the rise of smart grids.Smart GridsEuropean

The University of Zaragoza, through theCIRCE (Center for Research on Energy Resources and Consumption), hosted the project launch meeting three weeks ago.MEAN4SG (Metrology Excellence Academic Network for Smart Grids).

This is a project funded by theEuropean Commissionwith €2.8 million, through the Horizon 2020 program. Its objective is to overcome current technological barriers in this key sector. The aim is to facilitate the deployment of what are known asrsmart electrical networksAs well as taking advantage of the rise of Smart Grids in Europe.

Ormazabal, a key partner in the project

The project will train eleven researchers to develop their theses on smart grids. It is comprised of a consortium of leading European companies, universities, and R&D centers. These include, in addition to TU/e ​​(Netherlands), LNE (France), ENEL (Italy), Strathclyde (United Kingdom), and other European leaders.Ormazabal, thanks to the CIT (Center for Research and Technology).

About the CIT

The facilities of the Ormazabal Research and Technology Centre have theWorld’s most modern High Power Laboratory (HPL).

In addition to aMedium Voltage Demonstration and Experimentation Unit (UDEX).A highly networked unitconfigurable and independent of the main networkThis allows for development and testingnew technologies, products and servicesin a safe and controlled environment.

Therefore, the CIT holds official accreditations such as ENAC and LACC, positioning Ormazabal and Velatia tohighest level in terms of R&D capabilityin fields that work on the rise of Smart Grids and energy efficiency.