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Distribution of the ion current density in the membrane of the aged cell, expressed as a percentage compared to the initial state. This provides a detailed insight into the current distribution within the cell.
False colour image of the ion current density across the flow field of the cell.
Copyright: CEET/TU Graz
Graphical representation of the assessment across a range of different storage technologies
Comparison of various parameters (storage capacity, TRL, efficiency, cost, safety and commercial availability) for the storage technologies under consideration. These include liquid hydrogen, compressed hydrogen, organic hydrogen carriers, metal hydrides, ammonia, but also redox flow and lithium-based battery systems, pumped storage and chemical looping hydrogen (HyLoop).
Copyright: CEET/TU Graz
Concept of surfactant-doped polyaniline coating for gas diffusion layers
PTFE-free hydrophobisation and improved electrical conductivity: Surface-active species consisting of non-polar, negatively charged terminal groups and apolar residues attach themselves to the positively charged PANI framework, which ensures electrical conductivity.
Copyright: CEET/TU Graz
Test cell for gas diffusion electrodes as a bridging tool between basic and applied research in the field of PEFC.
Illustration of a test cell in the laboratory.
Copyright: Lunghammer - TU Graz
Overview IETS Task 21 Phase 3
The IETS Task 21 at a glance: A clear presentation of its development from its initiation in 2020 to Phase 3, including the activities of Subtasks 1 to 5.
Copyright: Eigene Darstellung: Moser, Energieinstitut an der JKU
New CCU/CCS value chains
Project-based analysis of new CCU and CCS value chains using a canvas.
Copyright: Gahleitner/Böhm/Moser, Energieinstitut an der JKU
Visibility and Obervability of distribution grid assets and grid status
One challenge for the use of decentralized flexibility is the current lack of visibility of the systems and the lack of observability in the distribution grid, as well as the lack of real-time information on the topology of the distribution grid itself. These problems make it difficult to verify the actual need for flexibility as well as to validate or measure the flexibility provided.
Copyright: AIT Austrian Institute of Technology based on Werner van Westering
Data exchange between different stakeholders as a challenge
The energy system data and the data exchange between transmission and distribution system operators, as well as suppliers and aggregators, are currently only sufficient to a limited extent to enable an appropriate provision of flexibility services.
Copyright: AIT Austrian Institute of Technology based on Werner van Westering
Example of a LinkedIn post for a survey
Example of a LinkedIn post for a survey which was conducted during the initial phase of the project
Copyright: Barbara Herndler
Overview of the ÜVB-VNB project landscape
Overview of the ÜVB-VNB project landscape which provides an overview of the international projects (2014-2024) which were evaluated and used for the report. Also indicated are the projects' respective focus areas
Copyright: Barbara Hernlder
Speakers at the ISGAN WG6 workshop on flexibility for resilience and stakeholder interaction
Speakers at the ISGAN WG6 workshop on flexibility for resilience and stakeholder interaction, Irina Oleinikova , Martha Symko-Davies, Antonio IIliceto, Barbara Herndler, Mihai Calin
Copyright: Susanne Windischberger
Validation environment for the SVP EN 50549-10 test scripts at AIT
Illustration of the test setup at AIT that was used to validate the test scripts that were developed within the SIRFN. The setup consists of a real-time simulation system that is connected to the controller board of the AIT Smart grid Converter.
Copyright: AIT Austrian Institute of Technology
Organisation of the SIRFN network and technical topics in the project period 2021-2023
Overview of the organisation of the SIRFN network: The work programme for Annex 5 approved by the ISGAN Executive Committee (ExCo), the decision-making body within ISGAN, is divided into two sections, one dealing with the dissemination and exchange of knowledge and the other with the implementation of concrete projects for the further development of the research infrastructure.
Copyright: ISGAN-SIRFN
SIRFN-AIT Workshops "Grid-forming converters - testing and validation challenges" - March 2024
International SIRFN experts and participants of the SIRFN-AIT Workshops "Grid-forming converters - testing and validation challenges" visiting the laboratory showcase at the AIT MicroGrid Labor in March 2024.
Copyright: AIT Austrian Institute of Technology
Paradigm shift in the power system
The paradigm shift in the power system and the new challenges for transmission and distribution system operators are presented.
Copyright: AIT
Background and Motivation for TSO-DSO interaction
The figure indicates the drivers, benefits, and opportunities and challenges for the interaction of distribution and transmission networks.
Copyright: Barbara Herndler
Overview of regulatory sandboxes worldwide
Regulatory sandboxes are policy instruments that create the appropriate legal framework so that innovators can test new products, services and processes under real conditions that would otherwise not have been possible under the current regulation. Such a regulatory experiment should take place in a temporally and / or physically delimited space and pursue the goal of developing technical and / or service solutions to accelerate the energy transition. The figure shows the status of the implementation of regulatory experimenting in countries worldwide.
Copyright: AIT - Austrian Institute of Technology
Socio-technical dimensions of smart grid transitions
Annex 7 deals with the socio-technical dimensions of the smart grid transition, in particular with researching institutional and governance-related aspects and barriers in order to advance the implementation of smart grids. The focus here is on the institutional change associated with the introduction of smart grids. The annex focuses on framework conditions such as regulation and guidelines, but also informal forms of social organization that are characterized by culture, usage habits, as well as psychological and social aspects of energy use and investment in renewable energy technologies. In this way, the annex is to be seen as complementary to existing annexes within ISGAN, and enters into an inter- and transdisciplinary dialogue with them.
Copyright: AIT - Austrian Institute of Technology
SIRFN focus area Advanced Laboratory Testing Methods
Within this SIRFN focus area, advanced methods for laboratory testing of components and electrical power systems are complemented by novel simulation technologies such as Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL), Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL) and co-simulation, whose practical experience is however limited and not yet widespread. The SIRFN partner laboratories use their world-class research infrastructure to share expertise and jointly evaluate these new techniques, with the aim of establishing future test procedures within the framework of international standards, and provide recommendations for the optimal application of these techniques in laboratory environments.
Copyright: ISGAN Annex 5 SIRFN
SIRFN Focus Area: DER testing protocols
As part of the SIRFN focus are, SIRFN laboratories are developing test protocols for validating the interoperability of distributed energy resources, which can be used in an integrated test platform (System Validation Platform), for implementing a harmonised, international certification standard for all distributed energy resources in the power grids.