Multi-energy Control of Cyber-Physical Urban Energy Systems (MC2)
Lead Research Organisation:
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Department Name: Sch of Engineering
Abstract
Urban energy systems play a crucial role in the economic, social and environmental performance of large towns and cities. There are many dense newly built urban areas in China, with limited space for renewables but resilience and clean energy with less air pollution are key issues. The UK has legacy urban energy infrastructure and decarbonisation has priority. All these challenges will place unprecedented requirements on the load demand and distributed generation of urban energy systems. Although the driving forces and the objectives of development of urban energy systems are different in the UK and China, sustainable, cost effective and reliable urban power supply is one of the key research topics in both countries.
This project will focus on novel methods for sustainable power supply, and will address the following two key research challenges, each of which has associated objectives.
(1) Conventional control approaches for urban power supply do not address the emerging opportunities offered by increased measurement and control of urban energy systems, do not consider the flexibility provided by other energy vectors, and do not proactively and self-adaptively deal with the inevitable uncertainties associated with the fast-evolving urban energy systems; and
(2) current urban energy systems rely on external bulk power supply with low resilience, i.e. interruption of external power supply will have catastrophic consequences, and supply restoration from such abnormal events will be difficult and time consuming. Coupling of different energy vectors to maximise the benefits of system integration must be coordinated with decoupling of electricity networks (create islandable urban energy systems) during abnormal events to increase the system resilience by maintaining energy supply to un-faulted urban areas.
The objectives of the project are to combine research strengths of the leading institutions in the UK and China to respond to the above challenges and:
(1) investigate multi-zone and multi-energy evolving system and control architecture of urban energy systems. Digital twins will be used to model and analyse each multi-energy system that is connected to the urban electric power network. Their system coupling and system-integration potential will be identified and flexibility provision quantified;
(2) develop a novel method for both current situational awareness and future situational forecasting of an urban energy system, based on the digital twin of each multi-energy system and network measurements;
(3) investigate smart interconnection of different urban zones using Soft Open Points in medium voltage (MV) electricity networks for accurate, real-time and resilient power flow control, and smart interconnection of multiple players using distributed ledger technology (DLT) for fully decentralised trust-based control;
(4) develop a multi-energy control strategy for an urban energy system, which employs situational awareness and smart interconnection methods to significantly improve performance and resilience of the urban energy system by setting up coordinated control and energy islanding capability; and
(5) validate the effectiveness of the proposed multi-energy control using hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) test facilities and selected case studies, and provide cost and benefit analysis (CBA).
The MC2 project will provide strategic direction for the future of sustainable urban power supply in the 2030-2050 time frame and deliver methodologies and technologies of alternative network control in order to facilitate a cost effective evolution to a resilient, affordable, low carbon and even net-zero future. The complementary, cross-country expertise will allow us to undertake the challenging research with substantially reduced cost, time and effort. The two-nation cross-fertilisation will make sure that the value of our research is for both developed and developing nations.
This project will focus on novel methods for sustainable power supply, and will address the following two key research challenges, each of which has associated objectives.
(1) Conventional control approaches for urban power supply do not address the emerging opportunities offered by increased measurement and control of urban energy systems, do not consider the flexibility provided by other energy vectors, and do not proactively and self-adaptively deal with the inevitable uncertainties associated with the fast-evolving urban energy systems; and
(2) current urban energy systems rely on external bulk power supply with low resilience, i.e. interruption of external power supply will have catastrophic consequences, and supply restoration from such abnormal events will be difficult and time consuming. Coupling of different energy vectors to maximise the benefits of system integration must be coordinated with decoupling of electricity networks (create islandable urban energy systems) during abnormal events to increase the system resilience by maintaining energy supply to un-faulted urban areas.
The objectives of the project are to combine research strengths of the leading institutions in the UK and China to respond to the above challenges and:
(1) investigate multi-zone and multi-energy evolving system and control architecture of urban energy systems. Digital twins will be used to model and analyse each multi-energy system that is connected to the urban electric power network. Their system coupling and system-integration potential will be identified and flexibility provision quantified;
(2) develop a novel method for both current situational awareness and future situational forecasting of an urban energy system, based on the digital twin of each multi-energy system and network measurements;
(3) investigate smart interconnection of different urban zones using Soft Open Points in medium voltage (MV) electricity networks for accurate, real-time and resilient power flow control, and smart interconnection of multiple players using distributed ledger technology (DLT) for fully decentralised trust-based control;
(4) develop a multi-energy control strategy for an urban energy system, which employs situational awareness and smart interconnection methods to significantly improve performance and resilience of the urban energy system by setting up coordinated control and energy islanding capability; and
(5) validate the effectiveness of the proposed multi-energy control using hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) test facilities and selected case studies, and provide cost and benefit analysis (CBA).
The MC2 project will provide strategic direction for the future of sustainable urban power supply in the 2030-2050 time frame and deliver methodologies and technologies of alternative network control in order to facilitate a cost effective evolution to a resilient, affordable, low carbon and even net-zero future. The complementary, cross-country expertise will allow us to undertake the challenging research with substantially reduced cost, time and effort. The two-nation cross-fertilisation will make sure that the value of our research is for both developed and developing nations.
Planned Impact
The MC2 project will provide strategic direction for the future of sustainable urban power supply in the 2030-2050 time frame and deliver methodologies and technologies of alternative network control in order to facilitate a cost effective evolution to a resilient, affordable, low carbon and even net-zero future. The beneficiaries are potentially very wide-ranging, including: utility companies; multi-energy asset owners and operators; government bodies; equipment manufacturers for urban energy; software and ICT solution providers; academics in the wide range of disciplines (especially urban energy, power networks, multi-energy and ICT) that we are working on, and demand customers. The impact on these beneficiaries with identified priorities will be delivered through Partnership, Communication, and Exploitation & Application.
We will empower all of our consortium to cultivate links in partner organisations, by training and mentoring our researchers, whilst making the most of the PI and CoI's extensive and longstanding networks. We will grow relationships through consultations (including focused workshops with stakeholders during project meetings). Our aim is to understand the evolving drivers and the key decision points that are on the horizon, so that we can match the technologies that MC2 will create with the challenges that end users are facing. The project will be supported by a High-level Advisory Board (HAB) which represents the main potential beneficiaries and are in an exceptional position to support the research, maximise dissemination opportunities and enable impact.
We will establish MC2 as a visible focal point for sustainable urban power supply research in the UK, China and internationally. We will learn from international experience; publicise the existence, objectives, activities, and findings of the MC2 project through the project web site, presentations at relevant meetings, publications in professional journals/conferences, and disseminate results through the HAB and the leading research consortia in both countries.
Consortium members have extensive industrially focussed partnership experience, and contributions will continue to be made through technology evaluation and demonstration; engagement in BEIS/Ofgem committees, NIC and NIA projects, all provide the academics with pathways to impact. The focus on tangible technological outputs, together with the informing context of case studies, provides a strong delivery mechanism for communicating new thinking.
The exploitation and application of the research outcome will benefit international activities on research and development of sustainable urban power supply. Opportunities for exploitation will be pursued through licensing, spin-outs, etc. The opportunities for further development of technology will furthermore be affected by the senior academics providing strategic input into the UKRI, BEIS, Ofgem, NFSC, and the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, whereby follow-on funds can be identified in a timely fashion.
We will empower all of our consortium to cultivate links in partner organisations, by training and mentoring our researchers, whilst making the most of the PI and CoI's extensive and longstanding networks. We will grow relationships through consultations (including focused workshops with stakeholders during project meetings). Our aim is to understand the evolving drivers and the key decision points that are on the horizon, so that we can match the technologies that MC2 will create with the challenges that end users are facing. The project will be supported by a High-level Advisory Board (HAB) which represents the main potential beneficiaries and are in an exceptional position to support the research, maximise dissemination opportunities and enable impact.
We will establish MC2 as a visible focal point for sustainable urban power supply research in the UK, China and internationally. We will learn from international experience; publicise the existence, objectives, activities, and findings of the MC2 project through the project web site, presentations at relevant meetings, publications in professional journals/conferences, and disseminate results through the HAB and the leading research consortia in both countries.
Consortium members have extensive industrially focussed partnership experience, and contributions will continue to be made through technology evaluation and demonstration; engagement in BEIS/Ofgem committees, NIC and NIA projects, all provide the academics with pathways to impact. The focus on tangible technological outputs, together with the informing context of case studies, provides a strong delivery mechanism for communicating new thinking.
The exploitation and application of the research outcome will benefit international activities on research and development of sustainable urban power supply. Opportunities for exploitation will be pursued through licensing, spin-outs, etc. The opportunities for further development of technology will furthermore be affected by the senior academics providing strategic input into the UKRI, BEIS, Ofgem, NFSC, and the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, whereby follow-on funds can be identified in a timely fashion.
Organisations
- CARDIFF UNIVERSITY (Lead Research Organisation)
- Liberty Steel (Collaboration)
- Government of Wales (Collaboration)
- Electric Corby (Project Partner)
- Neath Port Talbot County (Project Partner)
- ABB (United Kingdom) (Project Partner)
- Power Transition Ltd (Project Partner)
- Siemens plc (UK) (Project Partner)
- Scottish Power (United Kingdom) (Project Partner)
- Turbo Power Systems (United Kingdom) (Project Partner)
Publications
Abdelrahman M
(2022)
Modified unified power flow controller for medium voltage distribution networks
in IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution
An H
(2022)
Dynamic coupling real-time energy consumption modeling for data centers
in Energy Reports
Asefi S
(2023)
Anomaly Detection, Classification and Identification Tool (ADCIT)
in Software Impacts
Asefi S
(2023)
Anomaly detection and classification in power system state estimation: Combining model-based and data-driven methods
in Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks
Bolzoni A
(2021)
Optimal Virtual Power Plant Management for Multiple Grid Support Services
in IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion
Chen C
(2022)
Extreme events, energy security and equality through micro- and macro-levels: Concepts, challenges and methods
in Energy Research & Social Science
Description | Our MC2 journey has been one of innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact, and here's a glimpse into what we've accomplished: "Building the Blueprint for Tomorrow's Energy": Imagine a city where every building, every street, and every energy source is seamlessly connected, working together to reduce carbon emissions and enhance efficiency. We've laid the groundwork for such a future by developing a sophisticated framework that unites multiple energy sources and zones within urban areas. Using advanced 'digital twins'-virtual models of these systems-we've been able to simulate and improve how they interact, paving the way for smarter, greener cities. "Seeing the Future, Today": Navigating the uncertainties of energy demands and supply is a complex challenge. Our project has pioneered methods to not just understand the current state of urban energy systems but to predict their future needs. This 'situational awareness' is crucial for making informed decisions that keep the lights on and the air clean, even when unexpected changes occur. "Connecting the Dots for Smarter Power": We've broken new ground in how different parts of a city can share and distribute energy. By employing innovative Soft Open Points (new type of power electronic devices) in electricity networks, we've enabled a more flexible, reliable flow of power. Furthermore, our use of cutting-edge distributed ledger technology ensures that this complex web of energy exchange is secure, transparent, and efficient. "Empowering Urban Resilience": The highlight of our project has been the development of a multi-energy control strategy that not only boosts the efficiency and performance of urban energy systems but also ensures they can stand strong in the face of disruptions. Through coordinated control and the ability to create 'energy islands', we've made urban power supplies far more resilient and dependable. The MC2 project has been a beacon of innovation, guiding us towards a future where urban energy systems are not just sustainable but are also resilient, efficient, and tailored to the needs of tomorrow's cities. Our collaborative efforts between the UK and China have set the stage for a transformative approach to urban energy management, promising a brighter, cleaner future for all. |
Exploitation Route | The methods published have been widely cited by the academic community and the method developed for local peer to peer energy trading has been used in and informed the development of the Flintshire virtual private wire development. |
Sectors | Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software) Energy Environment |
URL | https://www.mc2project.org/ |
Description | We are currently apply for a new patent for our Soft Open Points control algorithm and we plan to trial this on real network of the Scottish Power Energy Networks. |
First Year Of Impact | 2023 |
Sector | Energy |
Impact Types | Economic |
Description | Zhou Yue and Professor Nick Jenkins have informed a great piece of research conducted by Nesta about the concepts such as peer to peer and blockchain and their application in energy trading. |
Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
URL | https://www.nesta.org.uk/project-updates/where-next-peer-peer-energy-exchange/ |
Description | Co-ordinator for Systems Integration, Centre for System Integration of Hydrogen and Alternative Liquid Fuels (CSI-HALF) |
Amount | £618,571 (GBP) |
Funding ID | EP/W035502/1 |
Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 03/2022 |
End | 04/2023 |
Description | Decarbonising Jordanian Energy Systems Utilising Smart Solutions based on Energy Storage |
Amount | £80,000 (GBP) |
Funding ID | TSP2021\100334 |
Organisation | Royal Academy of Engineering |
Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 03/2021 |
End | 03/2023 |
Description | Flexibility from Cooling and Storage (Flex-Cool-Store) |
Amount | £1,113,918 (GBP) |
Funding ID | EP/V042505/1 |
Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 08/2021 |
End | 09/2024 |
Description | Flexibility services based on Connected and interoperable Hybrid Energy |
Amount | £258,750 (GBP) |
Organisation | Innovate UK |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 12/2022 |
End | 11/2025 |
Description | Hydrogen Integration for Accelerated Energy Transitions Hub (HI-ACT) |
Amount | £10,675,390 (GBP) |
Funding ID | EP/X038823/1 |
Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 05/2023 |
End | 05/2028 |
Description | Integrated heating and cooling networks with heat-sharing-enabled smart prosumers |
Amount | £856,108 (GBP) |
Funding ID | EP/T022795/1 |
Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 03/2021 |
End | 12/2025 |
Description | SIF Alpha project with SP Energy Networks ("D Suite") . Deakin as WP lead on converter control and CBA (following MC2 CBA journal paper). |
Amount | £0 (GBP) |
Organisation | Scottish Power Ltd |
Sector | Private |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 09/2023 |
Description | SiemensEPSRC Digital Twin with Data-Driven Predictive Control: Unlocking Flexibility of Industrial Plants for Supporting a Net Zero Electricity System |
Amount | £62,972 (GBP) |
Funding ID | EP/W028573/1 |
Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 03/2022 |
End | 11/2022 |
Description | To develop digital twins-based Asset Management System to effectively manage the batteries and power electronics converters in the VIRTUE so as to protect system lifetime and increase system reliability |
Amount | £264,558 (GBP) |
Organisation | Innovate UK |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 07/2022 |
End | 09/2025 |
Title | Practical energy system data of NEEPU campus, including 42-bus electric system and 52-knot heating system. |
Description | Practical energy system data of NEEPU campus, including 42-bus electric system and 52-knot heating system. |
Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
Year Produced | 2022 |
Provided To Others? | No |
Impact | Practical energy system data of NEEPU campus, including 42-bus electric system and 52-knot heating system. |
Title | Practical energy system data of a part of Jilin City, including 24-bus electric system and 53-knot heating system. |
Description | Practical energy system data of a part of Jilin City, including 24-bus electric system and 53-knot heating system. |
Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
Year Produced | 2022 |
Provided To Others? | No |
Impact | Practical energy system data of a part of Jilin City, including 24-bus electric system and 53-knot heating system. |
Description | Collaboration with SUSTAIN (UK Future Steelmaking Research Hub) |
Organisation | Liberty Steel |
Country | United Kingdom |
Sector | Private |
PI Contribution | Energy issues are of great importance for future steel manufacturing in the UK especially in the transition to net zero, but the original future steel manufacturing research community of the UK (i.e., SUSTAIN) does not have much expertise or research in this area. I brought this expertise and reserch to the community, help facilitate the development of UK steelmaking research and industry in this regard. Specifically, I developed digital twin approach for smart and flexible operation of steelmaking plants, in the context of net zero transition of UK's electricity system. |
Collaborator Contribution | SUSTAIN provided me with the funding and a very good environment to develop my research in smart and flexible steelmaking using digital twin approaches. Libterty Steel arranged a site visit for us to one of its steelmaking sites, providing good information regarding the practical situation and need, which further inspired and supported our research. |
Impact | Research paper published: [1] Pengfei Su, Yue Zhou, Jianzhong Wu, "Multi-objective scheduling of a steelmaking plant integrated with renewable energy sources and energy storage systems: Balancing costs, emissions and make-span," Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 428, 139350, 20 November 2023. [2] Pengfei Su, Yue Zhou, "Demand Response from Steelmaking Process Coordinated with Energy Storage Systems," 2023 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT EUROPE), Grenoble, France, 2023, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/ISGTEUROPE56780.2023.10407210. |
Start Year | 2022 |
Description | Collaboration with Welsh Government |
Organisation | Government of Wales |
Country | United Kingdom |
Sector | Public |
PI Contribution | The Smart Living Team at the Welsh Government |
Collaborator Contribution | Meeting with Welsh Government to inform the development of Flintshire virtual private wire and the grid development towards 2050 in collaboration with the Energy Systems Catapult. |
Impact | Papers published to show the research outcome. Informed the development of local private wire and peer to peer energy trading in Flingtshire. |
Start Year | 2022 |
Title | ???????????-????????????? |
Description | The invention discloses a multi-zone electricity-heat comprehensive energy system optimization control method considering quantitative heat storage, which comprises the following steps: considering the thermal dynamic characteristics of a heat supply pipe network and the computational efficiency demand of multi-zone scheduling, improving and simplifying a heat supply pipe network model based on first-order windward difference, and establishing a virtual heat storage tank model of the heat supply pipe network; establishing a heat storage quantitative index based on the virtual heat storage tank model for quantifying the heat storage level of the primary pipe network, and establishing a quantitative regulation and control index of pipe network heat storage; constructing a regulation and control target penalty term of the heat storage capacity of the pipe network by utilizing the quantitative regulation and control indexes; and constructing a multi-region IPHS optimization scheduling model in combination with the 1-bin unit commitment model, wherein a mixed integer quadratic programming solver is used for solving to obtain an optimization control result of IPHS day-ahead unit commitment and economic scheduling. According to the method, the calculation efficiency is improved, and collaborative optimization of the heat storage capacity of the heat supply pipe network in IPHS scheduling is realized. |
IP Reference | CN113537632 |
Protection | Patent application published |
Year Protection Granted | 2021 |
Licensed | No |
Impact | The invention improves the calculation efficiency and realizes the cooperative optimization of the heat storage capacity of the heat supply pipe network in the IPHS scheduling. |
Title | ????????????????????? |
Description | The invention discloses a direct-current capacitor voltage balance control method under a single-phase fault of a power grid, and provides a direct-current capacitor voltage balance control strategy of a three-layer structure in order to solve the problem that a conventional method cannot achieve direct-current capacitor voltage balance of an electric energy router under the single-phase fault ofthe power grid. A first layer is used for realizing total direct-current voltage and power control; a middle layer is used for solving zero-sequence current needing to be injected through positive andnegative sequence components of power grid voltage on the basis of a three-phase power theoretical analysis result, so that the problem of inter-phase power imbalance caused by a power grid fault issolved; and a bottom layer is used for realizing direct-current capacitor voltage control of the in-phase sub-modules. A three-phase electric energy router simulation platform is built in an MATLAB/SIMULINK environment, and a simulation result shows that when a certain phase of power grid fails (the voltage of the power grid drops by 95%), the method provided by the invention can be used for maintaining the balance control of the direct-current capacitor voltage of the electric energy router, and the correctness and effectiveness of the method provided by the invention are verified. |
IP Reference | CN111952995 |
Protection | Patent application published |
Year Protection Granted | 2020 |
Licensed | No |
Impact | The invention provides a direct-current capacitor voltage balance control strategy of an electric energy router under the fault of the power grid. |
Title | ?????????????????????? |
Description | The invention discloses an energy control method of a multi-port alternating-current and direct-current hybrid microgrid system. According to an alternating-current loop in the model, capacitor voltages in the modular multilevel converter, the dual-active full-bridge converter and the sub-modules and output currents on the alternating-current side are controlled through total energy control and alternating-current output current control; according to a direct-current loop in the model, the sum of the capacitor voltages of the upper bridge arm and the lower bridge arm of each phase is controlled through interphase energy control, and a direct-current component of circulation reference is obtained; the difference between the capacitor voltages of the sub-modules between the upper bridge armand the lower bridge arm in the same phase is balanced through inter-arm energy control, and a fundamental frequency alternating current component of circulation reference is obtained; direct currentand fundamental frequency alternating current components in the modular multilevel converter are tracked through a circulation controller, inherent frequency doubling current is suppressed, and capacitance energy in a bridge arm is adjusted; through phase-shifting carrier modulation, modulation signals of the sub-modules are adjusted, and capacitance and voltage balance of the sub-modules is achieved. |
IP Reference | CN112165127 |
Protection | Patent application published |
Year Protection Granted | 2021 |
Licensed | No |
Impact | The invention provides an energy control method of a multi-port alternating current-direct current hybrid micro-grid system. |
Title | ???????????????????????? |
Description | The invention discloses a comprehensive energy system probability energy flow calculation method and device considering linkage faults. The method comprises the steps: generating a plurality of random scenes according to input original data, and selecting the state of an integrated energy system through employing a non-sequential Monte Carlo simulation technology; according to the characteristics of different types of cross-system faults and the fault identification matrix, searching elements which are forced to stop due to the influence of the cross-system faults by utilizing an iteration thought, and carrying out deterministic multi-energy load flow calculation according to the actual state of the comprehensive energy system; recording states of output variables of the comprehensive energy system and obtaining a variance coefficient of each output variable; if all variance coefficients are smaller than a given threshold value, ending the simulation process, and outputting a final result; otherwise, continuing to extract the actual state of the system for calculation; providing a scheme for reinforcing elements and changing coupling equipment access for the phenomenon that the system operation state greatly fluctuates due to element faults. The device comprises a processor and a memory. |
IP Reference | CN113410842 |
Protection | Patent application published |
Year Protection Granted | 2021 |
Licensed | No |
Impact | The invention provides a method and a device for calculating probability energy flow of a comprehensive energy system considering linkage faults. |
Title | ???????????????????????? |
Description | The invention relates to a natural gas network dynamic state estimation method considering dynamic characteristics of a natural gas pipeline, and belongs to the technical field of operation and control of comprehensive energy systems. The invention discloses a natural gas network dynamic state estimation method. A natural gas network state estimation model is solved by establishing a target function of natural gas network dynamic state estimation, establishing a compressor state quantity constraint, a natural gas pipeline state quantity constraint and a natural gas network topology constraintand utilizing a Lagrange method or an interior point method, and a natural gas network dynamic state estimation result is obtained. According to the natural gas network dynamic state estimation method, the natural gas network topology constraint is considered, linearization of the pipeline pressure constraint is achieved in a frequency domain pipeline pressure constraint mode, and the real-time, reliable, consistent and complete dynamic operation state of the natural gas network can be obtained. |
IP Reference | CN111625913 |
Protection | Patent application published |
Year Protection Granted | 2020 |
Licensed | No |
Impact | 1) Natural gas network dynamic state estimation method considering natural gas pipeline dynamic characteristics This patent has been applied in a project which aims to establish an integrated energy management system in China. The patent provides support for the development of the function of the state estimation for the natural gas system in the integrated energy management system The function has been tested in a transmission gas network in Zhejiang Province, China. It proves that the propose |
Title | ???????????????????????? |
Description | The invention relates to a natural gas path modeling method for operation control of a comprehensive energy system, and belongs to the technical field of operation control of the comprehensive energysystem. The method comprises the following steps: establishing a partial differential equation between flow and pressure in a natural gas pipeline based on a mass conservation and momentum conservation equation in the natural gas pipeline, a natural gas state equation and a flow equation; mapping the gas circuit to a frequency domain by using Fourier transform, and obtaining a lumped parameter model through two-port equivalents; a natural gas supercharger equation is combined, and a natural gas path general branch model is established; defining a node-branch incidence matrix and a node-outflowbranch incidence matrix, and establishing a topological constraint equation of a natural gas path; and establishing a natural gas path equation in combination with the natural gas path general branchmodel and the topological constraint equation of the natural gas path. The method has high unity with a network matrix and a network equation of a power network in mathematical form, thereby laying afoundation for unified analysis of gas and electricity heterogeneous energy flows. |
IP Reference | CN111259547 |
Protection | Patent application published |
Year Protection Granted | 2020 |
Licensed | No |
Impact | 2) Natural gas path modeling method for operation control of comprehensive energy system It can help address the flow calculation of the natural gas system. The model is linear and has excellent computational performance. This patent has been applied in a project which aims to establish an integrated energy management system in China. It provides support for the development of the function of the flow calculation for the natural gas system in the integrated energy management system. The functio |
Title | ???????????????????????? |
Description | The invention relates to an electrical coupling system distributed optimal scheduling method considering uncertainty transmission, and belongs to the technical field of operation control of comprehensive energy systems. According to the method, the transmission of uncertainty in the power grid and the natural gas network is fully considered in the optimization process of the electrical coupling system, and the distributed optimization model of the power grid and the natural gas network is established, so more reasonable parameters of optimized operation of the electrical coupling system are obtained. According to the method, a power grid constraint condition and a natural gas network constraint condition considering wind power active power uncertainty are established; a power grid and natural gas network distributed optimization model is established; the method for optimizing information interaction between the power grid and the natural gas network is proposed; through continuous information interaction and optimization, a plurality of uncertainties caused by injection of high-proportion renewable energy sources in the electrical coupling system are overcome; finally distributed optimization of the electrical coupling system is achieved, and safe, reliable and economical operation of the electrical coupling system is achieved. |
IP Reference | CN111401647 |
Protection | Patent application published |
Year Protection Granted | 2020 |
Licensed | No |
Impact | 3) Distributed optimal scheduling method for electric coupling system considering uncertainty transfer (this name may be updated, there are some mistakes in the former one when translated from the Chinese name) The method fully considers the transmission of uncertainty in the power grid and the natural gas network in the optimization process of the electric coupling system and establishes a distributed optimization model of the power grid and the natural gas network. However, this patent has no |
Title | FLEXIBLE AC-DC-AC ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION INTERCONNECTION SYSTEM |
Description | FLEXIBLE AC-DC-AC ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION INTERCONNECTION SYSTEM |
IP Reference | 2301566.2 |
Protection | Patent / Patent application |
Year Protection Granted | 2023 |
Licensed | No |
Impact | None at this stage (engagements with manufacturers planned in next six months, and feeding into further research). |
Description | 16 March 2022: IET Wiley Webinar on Pathway of Energy Systems Development toward Carbon Neutrality, online, " (CU - Prof. Jianzhong Wu) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Presentation title "Scenarios of UK energy system transition" |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | 16-17 December 2022: 2022 China-UK Electrical and Energy Equipment Technology Forum, Birmingham, UK and Nanjing, China, (CU - Prof. Jianzhong Wu) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Presentation entitled "Role of flexibility in carbon neutral urban energy networks" |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | 29 July 2023: Purple Mountain Forum & 90th Anniversary Academic Forum of School of Electrical and Information Engineering of Tianjin University - Smart Power Distribution, Consumption and Storage, Radisson Hotel Tianjin Aqua City, Tianjin, China: |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Presentations entitled "Analysis of new technologies of smart power distribution and consumption" (CU - Prof. Jianzhong Wu); "Smart local energy systems towards net zero: practice and implications from the UK" (CU - Dr Yue Zhou) |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
Description | A panel session host by Professor Rufeng Zhang |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Prof Tao Jiang. Flexibility and Resiliency of Urban Energy Systems, 2021 Purple Mountain Forum Panel, Nanjing, China, Oct 2021. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | A presentation at 7th IEEE Conference on Energy Internet and Energy System Integration |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Pengfei Su (the PhD student of Yue Zhou) presented his research on "Optimal Scheduling of Steelmaking Process Considering Multiple Electricity Bill Components" at the 7th IEEE Conference on Energy Internet and Energy System Integration, held in China during 15th-18th December, 2023.. This series of conferences has been one of the top conferences in the power engineering domain in China, and affect many researchers, practioners, industry, policy makers and other stakeholders across China and even globally. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
Description | A presentation at IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT) EUROPE 2023 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Pengfei Su (the PhD student of Yue Zhou) presented his research on "Demand Response from Steelmaking Process Coordinated with Energy Storage Systems" at IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT) EUROPE 2023, which was held in France during 23rd-26th October, 2023. This series of conferences has been one of the top conferences in the power engineering domain in Europe, and affect many researchers, practioners, industry, policy makers and other stakeholders across the Europe and even globally. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
URL | https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7124286458256896000-q3FS?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_... |
Description | A presentation by Professor Tao Zhang |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Prof Tao Jiang. TSO-DSO Coordination Flexibility Solution for Renewable Energy Integration into Power Grids, IEEE PES General Meeting, July 2021. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | A talk by Professor Rufeng Zhang |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Prof Rufeng Zhang. Flexibility and Resiliency Optimization of Integrated Energy Systems. 2021 Purple Mountain Forum Panel, Nanjing, China, Oct 2021. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | A talk by Professor Rufeng Zhang |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Prof Rufeng Zhang. A Holistic Data Analytics for Natural and Forced Oscillations in Power Systems. The 5th IEEE Conference on Energy Internet and Energy system Integration, Oct 2021, Taiyuan |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | BEIS Heat Pump Ready Discussion - NPT |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Explore research collaboration opportunities |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Beijing University of Science and Technology |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | J Wu gave a key note speech |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | COP26 Social Workshop hosted by BSWN |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Supergen workshop on COP26 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | CSA Catapult Visit/Meeting |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Meeting to develop research collaboration with the CSA Catapult |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | CSEE Youth Forum presentation |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | A presentation made by Dr Yue Zhou and Professor Jianzhong Wu entitled "Zero Carbon Energy Systems" |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
Description | Cardiff University School of Engineering Research Conference 2023 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Opening speech and keynote speech |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
Description | Cardiff team held a meeting with Welsh Government, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council and AECOM to discuss local energy system options for Blaenau Gwent, in particular for low carbon heat supply. |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Cardiff team (Jianzhong Wu, Meysam Qadrdan, Muditha Abeysekera) held a meeting with Welsh Government (Eleanor Knight), Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council (Amy Taylor and Bridget Powel) and AECOM (Stephen Ward) to discuss local energy system options for Blaenau Gwent, in particular for low carbon heat supply on 4th April 2020. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
Description | Cardiff-Toshiba Energy Research Day (Virtual) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | A discussion between academic researchers and industrial partners for current and potential collaboration opportunities |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Collaboration with Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | We modelled the energy flows at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn to study operation improvements, and was able to demonstrate over 15% cost savings were available. This led to engagement with the local grid company to re-negotiate the electricity connection agreement. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022,2023 |
URL | https://e2s.energy/2023/06/02/qeh-chp-plant-operation-improvement/ |
Description | Collaboration with Rotherham Hospital NHS partner |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Established collaboration with Rotherham hospital's estate department. Demonstrating research outputs using data from the site as a case study. The work has led to introductions to other NHS organisations. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022,2023,2024 |
Description | Conference Presentation by Professor Tao Zhang |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Professsor Jiang gave a talk entitled Optimal Operation of TSO-DSO Coordination Considering Uncertainty of Demand Response at the International Conference on Applied Energy |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Delivering Net Zero Workshop |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Workshop to discuss delivering Net Zero targets |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | EEE Powertech 2023 (Serbia): invited panellist (Matthew Deakin) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Presentation on the topic of "Contemporary and emergent methods for planning and analysis of distribution networks" |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
Description | ENC workshop: Strategic Plan |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
Results and Impact | Strategic Plan workshop for the Electricity Network Commissioner's Consult and Review Group. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | EPSRC Engineering Heads of Department Meeting_ Wed 16th Nov 2022 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | To discuss UKRI Strategic plan |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | EPSRC Workshop - Leveraging LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) for achieving Net Zero in the Built Environment: Challenges and Directions for Future Research". |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Professor Wu participated in this workshop. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Energy Systems Research Institute workshop, Zero Carbon Energy: From Research to Impact |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Other audiences |
Results and Impact | JW spoke as part of the 'systems management' session. This would involve a twenty-minute presentation and ten minutes Q&A and discussion. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Engaged with Northern Powergrid, building on CustomerLed Distribution Project and recent publication in Applied Energy: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.119370, . |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Newcastle University team worked with Northern PowerGrid building on a customer led project. They are now exploring new concepts of DSO flexibility services in new publications submitted and ready for submission |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
Description | Engagement with EnergiVault - A thermal storage company |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | - A discussion to establish collaboration between research and industry to develop cold storage technology. The conversation led to sharing of data from a case study site that has been used for research demonstration. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
Description | European Control Conference 2022 in London |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Prof Wu gave a talk gave in the workshop "Machine learning in smart energy systems |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | FLEXIS Legacy - Supporting Local Area Energy Planning |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
Results and Impact | Meeting with Cultivate Innovation to discuss future research collaboration |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
Description | Flintshire LVPN |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
Results and Impact | Meeting with Gethin Well from Welsh Government to discuss collaboration |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Future Energy Wales Conference |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Professor Wu gave a talk at this conference. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://future-energy.wales/ |
Description | GW4 Net Zero Ambassadors' meeting |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Explore research collaboration opportunities among GW4 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Hohai University presentation |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Prof Wu gave a talk to disseminate our research |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Horizon Europe Call |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Explore research collaboration opportunities |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Horizon Europe Multi Vector Project Discussion |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Explore research collaboration opportunities |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Horizon Europe proposition |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Explore research collaboration opportunities |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | ICAE Panel discussion. Speaker. Women in Applied Energy |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Prof Wu gave a talk |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://applied-energy.org/icae2022/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ICAE-2022-Program-Book-V2_2022-08-09.... |
Description | ICAE chair keynote |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | 13th International conference on Applied Energy. T he theme of ICAE2021 was "Sustainable Energy Solutions for a Post-COVID Recovery towards a Better future". Professor Wu chaired Keynote speech by Prof. Peter Crossley entitled "Future of Low-carbon Transmission Network". Professor Wu gave a speech at an expert panel entitled "Integrated Energy Networks Enabling a Carbon Neutral Future" |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://applied-energy.org/icae2021/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Program-Book-V3.pdf |
Description | IEEE Powertech 2023 (Serbia): invited panellist (Matthew Deakin) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Matthew Deakin was a panellist with the topic of "Contemporary and emergent methods for planning and analysis of distribution networks" |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
Description | IEEE WG/TF on Power System Restoration |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | IEEE working group meeting |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | IET Wiley virtual event on Carbon Emissions: Pathway Energy Systems of Grid Development under Carbon Neutrality |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Professor Jianzhong Wu gave a presentation on Scenarios of the UK Energy System Transition |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2948361741370996236?source=SocialMedia&utm_source=twitter&... |
Description | INCOSE Energy Systems Interest Group Meeting |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Community Engagement |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | INCOSE UK Energy Systems Interest Group 7th working meeting |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Presented on Net Zero South Wales (with Meysam Qadrdan) |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
URL | https://incoseuk.org/Groups/GPG/Main?GNID=22 |
Description | INZAC June Quarterly Meeting |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | SPEN Independent Net Zero Advisory Council (INZAC) meeting |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
Description | INZAC Technical/Customer Group Meeting |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Advisory position INZAC Technical/Customer Group |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
Description | INZAC Update - ASTI (Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Meeting to discuss the development of the ASTI framework |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
Description | Integrated Energy Infrastructure Driving the Net Zero Transition - Cracow Plenary talk |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | VI International Scientific and Technical Conference "Modern Power Systems and Units" 2023. https://wtiue.conrego.pl/en/speakers17 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
URL | https://wtiue.conrego.pl/en/speakers17 |
Description | International Green Energy Conference |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Other audiences |
Results and Impact | keynote plus session chair |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | http://www.iage-net.org/igec2021-plenary-speaker |
Description | Invited Speech in 1st UK-China UCEER Symposium on Electrical Excellence and Smart Energy, 12th Dec 2020. |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Other audiences |
Results and Impact | Invited Speech entitled "Peer-to-Peer Smart Energy Systems" in 1st UK-China UCEER Symposium on Electrical Excellence and Smart Energy on 12th Dec 2020. There were over 10k participants in the event. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
Description | Invited Speech in IEEE PES General Meeting 2020 in the Panel "How Internet Thinking Change Energy Systems", 4th Aug 2020 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Invited Speech entitled "Distributed Ledger Technology for DNO to DSO Transition - Overview of Existing Trials and Use Cases" in IEEE PES General Meeting 2020 in the Panel "How Internet Thinking Change Energy Systems", 4th Aug 2020, online conference. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
Description | Invited Speech in 2020 IEEE Sustainable Power & Energy Conference (iSPEC 2020) in the Panel "Towards supply-demand balance in new energy dominated power systems", on 23 Nov 2020 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
Results and Impact | Invited Speech entitled "Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading" in 2020 IEEE Sustainable Power & Energy Conference (iSPEC 2020) in the Panel "Towards supply-demand balance in new energy dominated power systems", on 23 Nov 2020 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
Description | Invited Speech in IEEE PES General Meeting 2020 in the Panel "Addressing Power System Operation Challenges Using Blockchain", 5th Aug 2020 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Invited Speech entitled "Roadmap of Applications of DLT in Power Distribution Companies" in IEEE PES General Meeting 2020 in the Panel "Addressing Power System Operation Challenges Using Blockchain", 5th Aug 2020, online conference. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
Description | Invited talk for 'Science & Innovation China' Integrated (Intelligent) Energy Industry Communication Activity |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | An invited talk titled "Development of local energy systems in the UK" at 'Science & Innovation China' Integrated (Intelligent) Energy Industry Communication Activity, Jingmen, China, 15 December 2021. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Invited talk for 'Science & Innovation China' Integrated Energy Industry Summit |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | An invited talk titled as "Development of local energy systems in the UK" at 'Science & Innovation China' Integrated Energy Industry Summit, Beijing, China, 8 June 2021. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Invited talk for 2nd International Conference of High Value-added Utilization of Agricultural and Forestry Wastes and Pollution Control |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
Results and Impact | An invited talk titled "Development of local energy systems in the UK" at 2nd International Conference of High Value-added Utilization of Agricultural and Forestry Wastes and Pollution Control, Wuhan, China, 27 October 2021. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Invited talk for 3rd CEPRI-IEEE PES Power and Energy Forum - Development and Discussion of Integrated Energy Technology in the Carbon Peak and Neutrality Context |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Study participants or study members |
Results and Impact | An invited talk titled "Development of local energy systems in the UK" at 3rd CEPRI-IEEE PES Power and Energy Forum - Development and Discussion of Integrated Energy Technology in the Carbon Peak and Neutrality Context, Beijing, China, 19 September 2021. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Invited talk for Panel Session on Flexibility and Resiliency of Urban Energy Systems at 2021 International Top-Level Forum on Engineering Science and Technology Development Strategy & the 6th Purple Mountain Forum |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Study participants or study members |
Results and Impact | An invited talk titled "Peer-to-peer energy trading: from research to practice" for Panel Session on Flexibility and Resiliency of Urban Energy Systems at 2021 International Top-Level Forum on Engineering Science and Technology Development Strategy & the 6th Purple Mountain Forum, Nanjing, China, 18 August 2021. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Jianzhong Wu met with Welsh Government and Costain to discuss the potential cooperation between the 'Local Virtual Private Networks (LVPN)' development in Flintshire (North Wales) and the 'Resilience as a Service (RAAS)' |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Jianzhong Wu attended and presented at a meeting with Welsh Government and Costain to discuss the potential cooperation between the 'Local Virtual Private Networks (LVPN)' development in Flintshire (North Wales) and the 'Resilience as a Service (RAAS)' which is an NIC project. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
Description | Jianzhong Wu- an academic ambassador for GW4 Net Zero Regional Network |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Other audiences |
Results and Impact | GW4 aims to lead the UK and the world in accelerating to net zero emissions. The purpose of Prof Wu's participation in this network is to advocate net-zero solutions. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://gw4.ac.uk/net-zero/ |
Description | Joint Technical Panel & CEG Technical Subgroup meeting (Northern Powergrid) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Northern Power Grid ED2 review meeting |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Joint meeting between CEG Technical Subgroup & NPg Technical Panel |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Workshop to discuss the ED2 plan of Northern Powergrid. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Joint meeting between CEG Technical Subgroup & NPg Technical Panel |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Workshop to discuss the ED2 plan of Northern Powergrid. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Keynote Speech in CSEE-IET jointed online Workshop on Energy Internet, 21 July, 2020 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Keynote Speech entitled "Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading and Local Balancing" in CSEE-IET jointed online Workshop on Energy Internet, 21 July, 2020 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
Description | Keynote talk to Nanjing Normal Univerity workshop |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Prof Wu gave a presentation |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Ktrakow Universoty of Technology KUT Lecture |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Prof Wu invited to give a talk to dessiminate our research |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Launch Net 0 Go |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Prof Wu the Ambassador of Cardiff Energy Research. GW4 activity |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.netzerogo.org.uk/s/ |
Description | MC2 Consortium Meeting 7 Industrial Workshop |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Consortium Workshop with industrial panel and workshop to identify future research opportunities |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
Description | Meeting to discuss the Whole Energy System Simulator (set up by Birmingham) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Explore research collaboration opportunities |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Meeting with Celsa |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Collaboration meeting |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Meeting with Eric Brown - Grid Scientific |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | A meeting to discuss research collaboration with the Energy Systems Catapult |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Meeting with Phil Hourahine to discuss the collaboration with South Wales Engineers Institute |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | regional research collaboration |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Meeting with Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Prof Carlos Ugalde, alongside other colleagues in Cardiff School of Engineering, hosted a delegation from Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University on 15th September 2023. Discussions on ongoing research topics and projects undertaken by the CIREGS team, including 'Flex-Cool-Store' and 'MC2' took place. Plans for further collaboration were discussed. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
Description | Member of Northern Power Grid Technical Panel of ED2 Business plan |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Member of Northern Power Grid Technical Panel to review their ED2 Business plan |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020,2021 |
Description | Muditha Abeysekera gave an invited plenary talk at the Westminister Health Forum Policy conference-Environmental Sustainability in Healthcare held online on the 2nd of July 2020. |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Muditha Abeysekera gave an invited plenary talk on 'Operation Improvement of public sector energy systems' at the Westminister Health Forum Policy conference-Environmental Sustainability in Healthcare held online (due to COVID-19) on the 2nd of July 2020. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
Description | Muditha Abeysekera met with NHS partners to establish a collaborative partnership to study the energy supply system at the hospital site. |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Muditha Abeysekera met with NHS partners at Rotheram NHS trust on October 7th 2020 to establish a collaborative partnership to study the energy supply system at the hospital site. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
Description | Muditha was invited as a key note at the CESI webinar held on 18th of November 2020 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Muditha was invited as a key note at the CESI webinar held on 18th of November 2020 during the seminar session "Digitalisation to Decarbonise: How data platforms can support decision making in an integrated energy system" https://www.ncl.ac.uk/cesi/events/webinars/#cesiwebinarseries; |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
URL | https://www.ncl.ac.uk/cesi/events/webinars/#cesiwebinarseries |
Description | Nexperia Meeting |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Collaboration meeting |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Northern Power Grid Technology Day |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Professor Wu participated in this workshop |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Northern Power Grids 4th Science and Technology Advisory Panel |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Participation in Northern PowerGrids Science and Technology Advisory Panel |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
Description | Northern Powergrid - Strategic Technology Day |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Inform industrial development |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Northern Powergrid - Technical Panel |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Workshop to discuss the ED2 plan of Northern Powergrid. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
Description | Northern Powergrid - Technical Panel |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Workshop to discuss the ED2 plan of Northern Powergrid. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Northern Powergrid - Technical Panel |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Workshop to discuss the ED2 plan of Northern Powergrid. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Northern Powergrid - Technical Panel |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Workshop to discuss the ED2 plan of Northern Powergrid. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Northern Powergrid - Technical Panel (August II) - Climate Change Adaptation |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Workshop to discuss the ED2 plan of Northern Powergrid. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
Description | Northern Powergrid - Technical Panel (September II) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Workshop to discuss the ED2 plan of Northern Powergrid. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
URL | https://engage.northernpowergrid.com/events/past-events/NetZero-exploring-pathways-for-decarbonisati... |
Description | Northern Powergrid - Technical Panel (September) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Workshop to discuss the ED2 plan of Northern Powergrid. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
URL | https://engage.northernpowergrid.com/events/past-events/DG-Owner-Operator-Forum |
Description | Northern Powergrid - Technical Panel (Whole Systems and DSO) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Workshop to discuss the ED2 plan of Northern Powergrid. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Northern Powergrid 2nd Science and Technology Advisory Panel Meeting (NPg) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Inform industrial development |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Our Grid Team Meeting |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Talk to industry regarding collaboration |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
Description | PPP Thai Rail Roundtable Discussion |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Cross country collaboration on Rail |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Panel Chair at IEEE PES General Meeting 2021 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Jianzhong Wu and Qinglai Guo held the Panel entitled "Energy Services Enabled by Energy Internet" in the IEEE PES General Meeting 2021 on July 25 - 29, 2021; |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://pes-gm.org/2021/ |
Description | Presentation at the Cardiff University / UNICAMP (Brasil) collaboration Seminar |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Prof Carlos Ugalde gave a presentation on 14th December 2023 to disseminate the research conducted by the CIREGS research team to academics from UNICAMP (Brasil). Emphasis was made on the work undertaken in EPSRC-funded projects such as Flex-Cool-Store and MC2. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
Description | RAEng: Research Committee Away day |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Hosted the Royal Adademy of Engineering Research Committee Away day and their regional engagement event in Cardiff, for Fellows of Royal Adademy of Engineering. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | SGN Proposal Workshop - Cardiff/Sitigrid |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Gas Distribution Networks. Collaboration meeting between academia and industry |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | SPEN Net Zero collaboration meeting |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | to inform industrial development |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Science and Tech Advisory Panel (STAP) Npowergrid |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Introductory meeting ahead of the panel |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Scottish Power Energy Networks Challenge Group |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | industrial engagement |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Scottish Power Energy Networks Challenge Group Meeting |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Inform industrial development |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Strategic Stakeholder Panel - England & Wales |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Title - Strategic Stakeholder Panel - England & Wales Location - Online - |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
Description | Strategic partnership on power electronics (CSA Catapult and Cardiff University) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Collaboration Meeting |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Supergen / Bristol Cyber Security Group |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Explore research collaboration opportunities |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Supergen/Kenya Collaboration Workshop |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Other audiences |
Results and Impact | workshop |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | Talk at University of Macau Conference. Smart Energy. |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Professor Wu gave a presentation. "Peer to peer energy trading to facilitate the net zero transition" |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Tata Steele visit |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Collaboration Meeting |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee 'role of hydrogen in achieving Net Zero'. |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
Results and Impact | Oral evidence |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://committees.parliament.uk/event/4451/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session |
Description | UK Green Taxonomy - Energy Working Group |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | The Energy Working Group (EWG) will be made up of technical experts that advise HMG on the development of Technical Screening Criteria (TSCs) in the energy sector for the UK Green Taxonomy. This will be to help ensure that proposals put forward by HMG are science-based, technology neutral, and aligned with plans for net zero in the UK by 2050. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-independent-group-to-help-tackle-greenwashing |
Description | UK Hydrogen Centre. Meeting with Ben Burggraaf |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | For research collaboration |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | UK Taxonomy Energy Working Group - Scope and Electricity Thresholds |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
Results and Impact | The Energy Working Group (EWG) will be made up of technical experts that advise HMG on the development of Technical Screening Criteria (TSCs) in the energy sector for the UK Green Taxonomy. This will be to help ensure that proposals put forward by HMG are science-based, technology neutral, and aligned with plans for net zero in the UK by 2050. Membership: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-expert-group-appointed-to-advise-government-on-standards-for-green-investment/energy-working-group-membership-list The Energy Working Group (EWG) is made up of technical experts that advise HMG on the development of Technical Screening Criteria (TSCs) in the energy sector for the UK Green Taxonomy. This will be to help ensure that proposals put forward by HMG are science-based, technology neutral, and aligned with plans for net zero in the UK by 2050. Role and remit The UK taxonomy will build off existing international taxonomies, as the UK is committed to promoting alignment in international standards, and significant work and consultation have gone into existing international taxonomies that the UK can utilise. However, to develop Technical Screening Criteria (TSCs) that underpin the UK taxonomy, HMG will need to ensure coherence with UK policy. This may include adjusting the criteria and thresholds at which economic activities become low-carbon, and in certain cases, developing new TSCs. This will require technical input. Therefore, the EWG will provide independent advice on key technologies prior to HMG consulting on the TSCs. The EWG will be focused on the environmental objective of climate change mitigation, with a mandate to consider the delivery of net zero by 2050 in the UK. The TSCs in the energy sector cover the production of electricity, heat, and fuels, as well as energy storage and networks. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | UK US Hydrogen Engagement Meeting |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
Results and Impact | Prof Jianzhong Wu met with the USA representatives for the UK Science and Innovation Network to provide an overview of the Hydrogen Hubs with Prof Tim Mays. Initial areas of collaboration we discussed in the meeting were joint policy impact, the whole system challenge and the steel industry (including linkages with the new US Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs).Next steps include gathering key colleagues from the US and UK to create a small working group to take the relationship forward |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
Description | UKIERI workshop, SPARC, Under Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, UKIERI sponsored workshop on Net Zero Emissions in Power Sector |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Workshop on research collaboraiton |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | UKRI GCRF Workshop on "Researching Solutions to the Climate-Development challenge |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Other audiences |
Results and Impact | Academic engagement |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
Description | University of Namibia Hydrogen Meeting |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Hydrogen research focused meeting with key members of University of Namibia ( including Vice Chancellor) |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
Description | Visit to University of Illinois and University of Wyoming |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | For research collaboration |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Wales Future grid discussion |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
Results and Impact | Welsh Govt meeting. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
Description | Welsh Future Energy Grid for Net Zero - Expert engagement |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Acting as expert advisry capacity for project development |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Welsh Future Grid for Net Zero Project |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
Results and Impact | Meeting with Energy Systems Catapult to discuss research development. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
Description | Workshop "Challenges and opportunities in power system control", organised by University of Salerno, Italy, with industrial and academic speakers, November 29th, 2022 (Alessandra Parisio) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
Results and Impact | Presentation "Innovative control strategies in power systems" |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://web.unisa.it/unisa-rescue-page/dettaglio/id/202/module/87/row/8699/challenges-and-opportunit... |
Description | Workshop on Flexible and Zero Carbon Energy Systems for Data Centres at Cardiff University |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | The workshop aimed to explore innovative solutions for creating flexible and zero carbon energy systems specifically tailored for data centers(DCs). |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
Description | Workshops for net zero review with BEIS |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
Results and Impact | Discuss with policy makers |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | incose Energy Systems Interest Group: June Meeting |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Interest group meeting |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://incoseuk.org/Documents/Group_Documents/Energy%20Systems%20Interest%20Group/ePreview%20-%20En... |
Description | • Qinglai Guo - Panel chair at IEEE PES General Meeting 2021 on July 25 - 29, 2021; |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | • Qinglai Guo held the Panel entitled "Cyber-Physical Systems in Energy Internet" in the IEEE PES General Meeting 2021 on July 25 - 29, 2021; |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
URL | https://pes-gm.org/2021/ |
Description | • Qinglai Guo gave an invited talk at the 1st Forum on Energy Conversion and Economics (jointly held by State Grid Economic and Technological Research Institute and IET), 14 January 2022 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | • Qinglai Guo gave an invited talk entitled "Cyber-Physical Power Systems - From Coupling to Fusion" in the 1st Forum on Energy Conversion and Economics (jointly held by State Grid Economic and Technological Research Institute and IET), 14 January 2022 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | • Qinglai Guo gave an invited talk at the 2021 International Top-Level Forum on Engineering Science and Technology Development Strategy & the 6th Purple Mountain Forum on Aug 14 - 20, 2021 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | • Qinglai Guo gave an invited talk entitled "Fully Privacy-Preserving Secure Multi-Party Computation in Energy Internet" in the 2021 International Top-Level Forum on Engineering Science and Technology Development Strategy & the 6th Purple Mountain Forum on Aug 14 - 20, 2021 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
Description | • Qinglai Guo gave an invited talk at the IEEE PES General Meeting 2021 on July 25 - 29, 2021 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | • Qinglai Guo gave an invited talk entitled "Cyber-Physical Interdependency Modeling and Its Application to Improve Resilience" in the Panel "Energy Services Enabled by Energy Internet" of the IEEE PES General Meeting 2021 on July 25 - 29, 2021 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |