RT24 UK | ORE Catapult’s Journey to Multi-MW PHiL Testing

This presentation shows ORE Catapult's evolution towards Multi-MW Power Hardware-in-Loop (PHiL) Testing, showcasing its journey as part of the UK's network of technology innovation centers. The presentation outlined the critical importance of validation testing in offshore renewable energy, driven by legal obligations, customer demands, and design confidence requirements. ORE Catapult's facilities in Blyth, including their eGrid testing system, enable sophisticated grid compliance testing without the traditional constraints of field testing. The organization is currently developing enhanced PHiL capabilities, with plans for a flexible 1.2MVA system for LV testing and a significant eGrid upgrade supporting up to 40MVA continuous AC grid testing, demonstrating their commitment to advancing validation techniques that balance speed, cost, and reliability in offshore renewable energy testing.