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Energy

Energy Research Theme

Energy aims to support the generation of renewable energy and energy efficiency by contributing to the development of improved wind turbines and solar cells, improving the distribution, storage and security of energy supply via the modelling of power grids.

Prof Paul Hogg Group leader
Dr Stefanie Kuenzel Power Systems, Renewables, HVDC, Smart Meters
Dr Onyema Nduka

Distribution systems and microgrid planning, operations and control; Power quality; Low carbon technology; Sustainable energy systems

Dr Shyqyri Haxha  
Prof Keith Mayes Cyber Security, Cyber-Physical, CNI
Prof Steve Wolthusen Micro-grid, distribution, and HVDC/FACTS
  • Generation of renewable energy generation
  • Energy efficiency and modelling energy grids
  • Smart meters, solar cells
  • Wind turbine structures
  • HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current)
  • Cyber-physical systems and critical infrastructure security
  • Power systems modelling and analysis
  • Active distribution networks and microgrids
  • Power quality
  • Low carbon technology (electric vehicles and small-scale storage) and renewables (photovoltaics)
  • Sustainable energy systems
  • Security of state estimation and digital twins
  • (Real-time) control systems (SCADA/DCS) security
  • Security of WAMS and control protocols
  • Secure safety instrumentation systems

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