Digital Grids Emulation Lab
The Digital Grids Emulation Lab simulates electrical networks in real time within a fully controlled environment. This allows new network components, innovations and functionalities to be tested before they are deployed on the actual electricity grid.
At the heart of the lab are simulators capable of replicating the electricity grid in real time. These simulators enable the testing and validation of hardware, such as new controllers or security technologies.
In this way, our researchers minimise risks relating to functionality and investment costs.
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Who can use the Digital Grids Emulation Lab?
- Transmission system operators
- Distribution system operators
- Renewable energy application developers
- Network equipment manufacturers
- Engineering firms
- Industrial players in the energy sector
- Aggregators or VPPs
What is the purpose of the Digital Grids Emulation Lab?
- Pre-tender or pre-certification validation for new network applications
- Performance and configuration testing of new equipment
- Root cause and reliability analysis of various fault modes
- Staff training (operational and equipment configuration)
- Verification of interoperability
- Compliance with (new) network codes and standards
- Representation of technology or network situations under various simulated risk scenarios
- High-voltage AC and DC protection systems
- Safe and compliant digital solutions for smart energy networks
- Validation of experimental applications such as converter prototypes
