Power systems and markets

Innovative approaches to generate, convert and distribute electrical energy, underpinning the transition to a renewable energy based 21st century smart electrical grid. This group covers engineering, science, economic and legal questions in an interdisciplinary manner.

Projects

AI-assisted monitoring and cleaning of solar photovoltaic power plants using UAV

This research aims to develop an integrated system for Solar PV panels automating various fault/anomaly detection and cleanliness.

Enhancing solar energy forecasting using artificial intelligence for emergent plants with limited historical data

This project aims to provide an efficient and robust method for solar power generation predictions for newly established farms that have few or no historical data.

Optimisation of behind the meter DER generation assets within network constraints: A roadmap to successful DR program

This project investigated and developed strategies to overcome the challenges faced by commercial and industrial (C&I) customers in demand response programs.

People

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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