Real-time simulation: a common point for DERlab R&D institutes

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Real-time simulation: a common point for DERlab R&D institutes


DERlab is the acronym for the European Distributed Energy Resources Laboratories professional association. Its goal is to facilitate the integration of decentralized renewable energy sources into the main grid, most notably by working to implement common standards and quality criteria. Since 2008, the association has offered testing and consulting services to help the transition toward less centralized networks.

Real-time simulation: DERlab’s tool of choice One shared feature of all these research centers and institutes is the use of real-time simulation. In fact, digital, real-time simulation technology has become indispensable for applications related to smart grids; from energy generation to distribution. The most appealing aspect of OPAL-RT’s platforms is the power to quickly, safely and reliably simulate particularly complex power grids, and do so in quasi-real conditions. Which is why DERlab institutes chose OPAL-RT to outfit their lab. Why did half of DERlab member choose OPAL-RT Among the main reason that prompted DERlab members to choose OPAL-RT, these are doubtless the top three:
  • Our involvement in international research
  • Our reliable and high performance technologies, always at the cutting edge of innovation
  • Our teams’ know-how and commitment
In fact, OPAL-RT has published or has been quoted in numerous technical and scientific publications every year.A significant portion of its revenue is reinvested in R&D every year to maintain its technological advantage. OPAL-RT’s teams are renowned for their technical mastery, their responsiveness and the connection they maintain with their users. Discover DERlab members and OPAL-RT users: VITO and KU Leuven for their EnergyVille research centre – Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy and Energy System Technology IWES – National Solar Energy Institute CEA INES – EDF Concept Grid – Grenoble Electrical Engineering Laboratory (G2ELAB) – DNV GL – University of Strathclyde – Electrical Energy Systems Group of the University of Seville (EES-US Group) – Tecnalia Distributed Generation Laboratory – Enel Ingegneria e Ricerca – Ricerca sul Sistema Energetico RSE – National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) – Sandia National Laboratories.