| Project Detail |
The University of Queensland will develop an expanded hardware testing platform to improve the design, commissioning, and operations of Hybrid Renewable Power Plants (HRPPs). Demand is growing for HRPPs in Australia’s National Electricity Market. New HRPPs typically include solar and/or wind, along with a battery component that can store surplus energy and help remediate grid systems issues. To connect to the grid, HRPPs must pass generator performance standard studies and maintain stable performance once connected. The design and validation of the control system is therefore central to passing these tests and to support ongoing stable grid operation. Currently, due to simulation complexity and time constraints, the HRPPs performance is simulated under only a reduced subset of operational conditions. This can lead to issues arising during the commissioning phase of a project, which can add time and cost, or result in curtailment of allowable output. |
