The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology’s (LIST) Intelligent Clean Energy Systems (ICES) unit has achieved a significant breakthrough in advancing modern power grids with its Wide Area Monitoring, Protection, and Control System.
Leveraging OPAL-RT’s state-of-the-art simulators, HYPERSIM, PMUs, and Beckhoff PLCs, ICES has developed a robust platform for real-time Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing and system optimization.
This innovation seamlessly integrates real-time simulation, precise measurement, and reliable control to enhance grid stability, optimize performance, and enable rapid fault detection and isolation. Supporting current and future energy management needs, the system exemplifies innovative research in grid automation, decarbonization, and energy integration.
With scalable and flexible architecture, ICES is shaping a sustainable, resilient, and efficient energy future, paving the way for smarter grids and cleaner energy ecosystems.
