We are pleased to announce that our project FLEXSYS – Implementation of flexibility sources and advanced control algorithms to support modern power systems with a high share of renewable energy sources has successfully secured research funding. The project addresses key challenges in modern power systems and contributes to the transition toward a sustainable, low-carbon energy future.
Project Background
Global power systems are undergoing a profound transformation driven by the imperative of decarbonization and the transition to sustainable, low-carbon energy models. Renewable energy sources (RES)—particularly solar and wind power plants—have experienced significant growth in recent years. Together with hydropower, their share in global electricity generation has now exceeded 30%.
While renewable sources play a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, their variability introduces new technical challenges, including:
- fluctuations in power generation
- grid stability and reliability
- demand management and flexibility
- economic operation of energy systems
Addressing these challenges requires advanced solutions for managing system flexibility.
About the FLEXSYS Project
The FLEXSYS project focuses on developing innovative approaches for coordinated management of flexibility resources within power systems.
The main objective is to enable stable integration of renewable energy sources by applying advanced modelling methods and control strategies for various flexibility technologies.
Key technologies considered within the project include:
- Battery energy storage systems
- Electric vehicles
- Pumped-storage hydropower plants
- Large industrial loads such as PEM electrolyzers
The project combines:
- advanced theoretical modelling
- design of hybrid power converters
- development of control algorithms
These solutions are based on:
- Model Predictive Control (MPC)
- Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML)
- multi-level optimization techniques
Validation and Implementation
The developed methods will be validated through multiple stages:
- power system simulations
- Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing
- experimental validation on real-world systems
These activities will ensure that the proposed solutions are technically feasible, scalable, and applicable in real energy systems.
Expected Impact
The FLEXSYS project contributes to the development of a:
- more resilient power system
- more sustainable and low-carbon energy infrastructure
- more efficient integration of renewable energy
The project supports European decarbonization goals while improving energy security and system flexibility.
Project Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | FLEXsys |
| Project Leader | prof. Damir Jakus |
| Institution | Faculty of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and naval architecture |
| Funding Programme | European Union – NextGenerationEU |
| Total Funding | €238,050 |
| Project Duration | Start 10 2025 – End 10/2029 |
Acknowledgment
This project is funded by *European Union – NextGenerationEU / grant nb. IP-UNIST-05.
We gratefully acknowledge the support that enables us to pursue innovative research toward the future of sustainable energy systems.
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