RT-24 Conference

Our project partner, Daniele Carta, from Jülich University, recently participated in the RT-24 Conference held in Edinburgh. This international event brought together experts from across the globe to discuss advancements in energy systems, control solutions, and future-ready technologies.

Daniele’s presentation “Short-Term Control of Heat Pumps Supporting Power Grid Operation in Multi-Energy Systems” focused on some of the key challenges and solutions developed within the framework of the project, including an in-depth overview of Legacy Protocol Converter (LPC) and a detailed report on the German Pilot Use Case 8 (UC8).

During the presentation, Daniele highlighted critical challenges faced in managing multi-energy systems, such as the complexity of integration, real-time control requirements, and achieving seamless interoperability. These hurdles were addressed through cutting-edge solutions, including the LPC concept, which facilitates dynamic coordination between energy systems to enhance reliability and performance.

Daniele  explained the Use Case 8 (UC8), which revolves around controlling a multi-energy system. He detailed how this pilot, based in Germany, focuses on optimising the operation of integrated energy networks that include electricity, heating, and cooling systems.

Particular attention was given to the control solution employed in UC8, which combines advanced algorithms and predictive modeling to achieve efficient system management. The results presented were drawn from a recently published paper, underscoring the cutting-edge nature of the research. This paper showcases how predictive control mechanisms can address variability and improve system resilience.