System level optimization of variable speed drives for pumped hydro storage plants

• Research unit: INNOSUISSE
• Project number: 25109.1 PFEN-IW

Short description (German)

System level optimization of variable speed drives for pumped hydro storage plants

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Abstract (German)

The aim of the project is to identify and develop optimal power electronics system configurations for converterfed pumped hydro storage plants. Increased penetration of high-power multilevel converters into this sector increases operational flexibility and efficiency, but it requires optimal use of resources, features and materials allocated to different parts of the systems: transformers, converters, filters and electrical machines, to increase benefits on the system level.

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