Introduction

The Institute for Automation of Complex Power Systems focuses on the scientific and technological developments necessary for the transition to the next generation energy grids. In particular, an intelligent and flexible electrical grid must allow for a new ways of managing power flows at all levels, particularly at distribution level.

The multinational team of ACS researchers targets the seamless integration of the advances in power electronics, control design and communication technology, which are major enablers of the transition. This will lead to an intelligent grid with high penetration of renewable generation, active involvement of customers and concepts such as e-mobility, commonly referred to as Smart Grids.

The movie (Download Film) on the FINSENY project as project example shows the interdisciplinary research approach of the institute within the E.ON Energy Research Center.