Thematics
- Calculation of electromagnetic and mechanical stresses in drive systems during transient phenomena (e.g. start-up, three- or two-phase terminal short circuits, voltage recovery, system transfer)
- System perturbations and other EMC effects in connection with rotating electrical machines
- Research into novel regulatory concepts for renewable energies
- Stability in electrical energy networks with large penetration of decentralized energy sources
- Power generation from offshore wind
- Modular multilevel inverters
Team
Projects
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Joint project: REN_islands2 – Research and development of a concept for the economically optimal control and stabilization of renewable energy-fed, converter-based power grids; sub-project: Plant and system stabilityLed by: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Axel MertensTeam:Year: 2025Funding: BMWE über PtjDuration: 01.08.2025 - 31.07.2028
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Joint project: SyNerGy-H2 – System-friendly grid integration of multi-megawatt/gigawatt electrolysis plants, sub-project: Leibniz University's contribution to the system-friendly grid integration of electrolysersLed by: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Axel MertensYear: 2025Funding: BMWE über PtjDuration: 01.07.2025 - 30.06.2028
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Fundamentals of photovoltaics - technologies of the future (FuturePV)Led by: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Axel MertensTeam:Year: 2023Funding: MWKDuration: 01.12.2023 – 30.11.2027
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KeDE4Syn - Contactless energy and data transmission system as excitation unit for large electrically excited synchronous generators in renewable energy supplyLed by: Jun.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Amir EbrahimiTeam:Year: 2023Funding: MWKDuration: 01.01.2023 – 01.01.2025
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Joint project: ReCoWind2 - Reliability and monitoring of frequency converters in wind turbines; sub-project: Condition monitoring and modelling of climatic influences on converter componentsLed by: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Axel MertensTeam:Year: 2023Funding: BMWKDuration: 01.03.2023 – 28.02.2026
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Joint project: Inselnetz_optimal - Integration of the highest possible share of renewable energy in island grids; sub-project: Plant and system stabilityLed by: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Axel MertensTeam:Year: 2021Funding: BMWiDuration: 01.09.2021 – 31.08.2024
