Microgrid HIL Real-Time Simulation

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Leading the Way in Microgrid Testing

Microgrids pose unique challenges over traditional power grids: variable topologies, complex control and protection systems, an array of communication protocols and the need to interoperate multivendor equipment. These challenges make field testing complex and risky, so the IEEE 2030.8-2018 standard recommends Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) testing for the development, validation, and integration of microgrid control and protection systems. With HIL, you can test and optimize devices prior to release and installation, accelerate R&D and integration, and demonstrate proofs of concept.



As a pioneering leader in Power Systems Simulation working with world leading Utilities for over three decades, we have helped deploy cutting-edge microgrid simulation projects globally. Always at the cutting-edge, our solutions simulate the systems required for any level of microgrid control, whether it’s at Real-Time or accelerated.






Hardware-in-the loop and Power Hardware-in-the loop Made for Microgrids

Using HIL and PHIL for Microgrid controller testing.
OPAL-RT’s HIL and PHIL advanced and entry-level systems allow engineers and researchers to design and validate their models, perform power grid studies, and emulate AC or DC grids to test power devices under realistic conditions, among others.

Microgrid Real-Time Simulation - Microgrid controller testing

Why Choose OPAL-RT?

Unmatched Connectivity

Connect to nearly every control device via low-voltage analog and digital I/O modules, and industrial communication protocols.

Efficient Co-Simulation

Use multiple solvers simultaneously on the same real-time simulator using one or more processors and FPGA.

Microgird controller testing - Test Fast DER Controllers

Test Fast DER Controllers

Test high-frequency DER controllers combining sub-μs EMT simulation with a low-latency simulator architecture and fast I/Os.

Microgird controller testing - emulate device virtually.

Emulate Devices Virtually

Emulate additional control and protection devices virtually with our rich device and protocol libraries.

HIL Simulation and The Future of Grid and Microgrid Controls with Renewables

Watch the present and future research on grid and microgrid controls with renewables and the importance of HIL in development and validation. Learn about the functions of new control systems, their architectures, different setups for their testing, and the trends in the HIL based validation.

















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Microgrid PHIL Test Bench

Universities around the world are rapidly adopting PHIL technology to their research laboratories, providing a major advantage to their students and researchers. However, the complexity, time, and high costs for them to create their own test bench remains a challenge.

Backed by over 20 years of experience working with the industry and top research laboratories in the world, OPAL-RT has developed the most complete Microgrid PHIL Test Bench. The test bench is ideal for any type of microgrid application research, by allowing users to have hands-on experience by testing real components in various operating conditions.

SOFTWARE PLATFORMS

Fully integrated with MATLAB/ Simulink®, RT-LAB enables Simulink models to interact with real world in real time. This makes RT-LAB ideal for engineers to rapidly develop and validate their applications in real time, regardless of their complexity.

With its efficient signal processing and powerful test automation capabilities, HYPERSIM helps engineers to model their microgrid simulation project in one tool. Run accelerated simulations for in depth EMT analysis on their personal computer and going to real-time for large-scale Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing.

Simulator Platforms
Simulator Platforms

OPAL-RT offers a wide range of simulator platforms to meet all current industry needs and forthcoming challenges. All simulators are based on a modular and flexible design, and are fully customizable and expandable for specific I/O requirements.

OP4512

Compact Entry-Level Simulator

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Compact Mid-Range Simulator

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OP5705XG real-time simulation hardware

OP5705XG

Versatile Real-Time Simulator

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Flagship Real-Time Simulator

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Microgrid Testing Highlights

Find some of the resources that will inspire you to make your ideas a reality.  Discover efficient and flexible solution about microgrid controller testing.
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Smart Inverter
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WEBINAR
Smart Inverter Control Toolbox for development and Testing of IEEE 1547-2018 compliant DER controls
Siemens Success Story
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SUCCESS STORY
Renewable Power Systems: HIL for Hawaii Island with Siemens
Part 2 | Academic Teaching and Research with OPAL-RT Microgrid PHIL Test Bench
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WEBINAR
Part 2 | Academic Teaching and Research with OPAL-RT's Microgrid PHIL Test Bench and Bitlismen's Power Labs Ecosystem Trainers
Part 3 | Academic Teaching and Research with OPAL-RT Microgrid PHIL Test Bench
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WEBINAR
Part 3 | Academic Teaching and Research with OPAL-RT's Microgrid PHIL Test Bench and Bitlismen's Power Labs Ecosystem Trainers
Microgrid Development and Real-Time Validation from the Lab to a Real Installation
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WEBINAR
Microgrid Development and Real-Time Validation from the Lab to a Real Installation
NextGrid Part 4
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DEMO
NEXTGRID: Innovative PHIL for Grid Forming Converter Control Research
Microgrid HIL Simulation Subject to Cyber-Attack
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WEBINAR
External Intelligent MGC Development for Microgrid HIL Simulation Subject to Cyber-Attack
PNNL Cyber-physical research laboratory
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WEBINAR
PNNL Cyber-Physical Research Laboratory Overview and Co-Simulation Case Study of a HIL Microgrid for Cybersecurity Experimentation
Voltage Source Converter Models for Real-Time Simulation and HIL Testing of Microgrids
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WEBINAR
Voltage Source Converter Models for Real-Time Simulation and HIL Testing of Microgrids
Real-time Simulation and Rapid Control Prototyping of AC Microgrid
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WEBINAR
Real-Time Simulation and Rapid Control Prototyping of AC Microgrid
Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) Validation of Energy Management System in ATENEA microgrid
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WEBINAR
Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) Validation of Energy Management System in ATENEA Microgrid
Microgrid Solutions Using HIL
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WEBINAR
Microgrid Solutions Using HIL
Demo | Low Voltage Ride Through
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DEMO
Low Voltage Ride Through (LVDT) Capability of Solar Energy Inverters Using an FPGA-based Real-Time Simulator
Webinar | Microgrid Controller Testing with Hardware-in-the-Loop
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WEBINAR
Microgrid Controller Testing with Hardware-in-the-Loop
Raspberry PIs
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DEMO
Using Raspberry PIs in a C-HIL Simulation of a Distributed Microgrid Control System
HIL Testing of an SEL Microgrid Protection Relay
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HIL Testing of an SEL Microgrid protection Relay including IEC 61850 GOOSE
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