Testing Digital Substations: Advancements with Hardware-in-the-Loop Technology
September 4, 2024
Advancements in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) technology are revolutionizing the testing and lifecycle maintenance of digital substations, offering significant improvements in efficiency, reliability, and safety. By integrating real-time simulation with substation components, HIL systems enable comprehensive testing of protection schemes, effective and safe training for engineers, and seamless integration with…
Leading Microgrid and e-Mobility Innovation with HIL
August 23, 2024
Microgrids and e-Mobility are revolutionizing the energy sector by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring system reliability. The CERTI Foundation, in collaboration with Typhoon HIL, is leading these innovations with cutting-edge real-time simulation and digitalization. Their work is crucial in shaping a sustainable and resilient energy future. Discover more about these transformative advancemen…
Leveraging HIL Compatible for Safe and Efficient Energy Storage System Deployment
June 13, 2024
In our recent webinar session with IHI Terrasun, we explored how HIL Compatible solutions enhance the reliability and performance of their energy storage projects. They shared how they leverage Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) technology to safely and efficiently deploy battery energy storage systems (BESS). Through this blog article, gain valuable knowledge from industry experts and discover how innovative HIL d…
Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) for PV Inverter Design
April 3, 2024
Have you ever wondered how engineers test and perfect the control systems behind photovoltaic inverters? This blog article, written by the Chief Technology Officer at Fimer S.p.A. dives into the world of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems, a powerful tool that creates a safe and controlled environment to simulate real-world scenarios for inverter control boards. HIL systems not only accelerate development c…
Power System Stability Research with HIL at the University of Trieste
March 25, 2024
This blog article explores the research of Prof. Daniele Bosich from the University of Trieste in Italy, focusing on his groupâs work on DC system stability using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation. It delves into the challenges, solutions, and advantages of using Typhoon HIL for research, education, and industry collaboration in power systems.
IHI Terrasun uses Typhoon HIL to Deploy Energy Storage Systems Safely and Efficiently
January 17, 2024
In this blog article, learn how IHI Terrasun, a battery and inverter agnostic battery energy storage system (BESS) integrator, uses Typhoon HIL’s C-HIL solutions to test and ensure seamless integration of their energy storage systems before deployment. This proactive testing minimizes risks, accelerates commissioning, and ensures consistency, boosting customer confidence and project efficiency. Furthermore,…
Power System Protection Testing with HIL
January 10, 2024
This blog article delves into the world of power system protection testing using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation, as presented by Prof. Adriano Peres de Morais from the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM) in Brazil. Prof. Adriano, a leading researcher in power system protection and an advocate for HIL technology, shares his insights and experiences using Typhoon HIL in his research and teaching a…
Performance Testing Hybrid Battery Controls with HIL
November 29, 2023
Ensuring safe and optimized operation of novel hybrid battery technologies is difficult, particularly when developing a first demonstration prototype. This blog shows how a digital twin model of the integrated Amorphous Organic Redox-Flow Battery (AORFB) and Lithium Titanate (LTO) battery container in the HYBRIS project is used to develop and train Energy Management System (EMS) controls considering real si…
Elevating Solar Innovation and Service Excellence with C-HIL Testing
November 15, 2023
In this blog article, we share an overview on how Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop (C-HIL) real-time testing solutions support the mission of innovation and service excellence in the solar energy market. With its role in energy transformation overall, C-HIL testing can make immense impact on the development speed, reliability assurance, and evolution of customer service within this sector. See where our vert…
Validate EV Charging Protocols for Energy Management Systems with HIL
August 16, 2023
In recent years, national economies worldwide have been constructing efforts to make their development more sustainable, which involves the electrification of transport. In the process of developing safe and cost-effective charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs), validation of charging communication protocols will play a key role. We reached out to CERTI Foundation to learn more about their rece…
Evolving Role of Distributed Energy Demands Advanced Testing
July 26, 2023
Thanks to technological advancements and economic trends, demand for sustainable energy and energy resilience in homes has risen significantly over the past decade. An increasing number of homeowners have acquired distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar power and energy storage. The move to residential DERs represents a profound shift in how energy resources are viewed and managed. In this blog ar…
SUPPLIER and Typhoon HIL Integration for P-HIL Simulation
April 26, 2023
In this blog, see how Typhoon HIL and SUPPLIER devices integrate to form a complete P-HIL (Power Hardware in the Loop) testbed solution for real-time control testing of microgrids.
Introducing HIL testing leads to faster research results at TMU Japan
March 15, 2023
The Tokyo Metropolitan University Power Electronics Laboratory conducts research on improving the performance of passive devices for power electronics and power conversion circuits. Isamu Sugiyama from MyWay had the honor to interview Prof. Dr. Keiji Wada and his PhD student, Takaya Sekiguchi, on how they use Typhoon HIL in their research. Read this blog article to learn more on how introducing HIL into the…
Revolutionizing Ships and Ports: The Rise of Renewable Microgrids
February 22, 2023
In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on making marine power systems more energy efficient and green. One way to achieve this is through hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, a technique that allows engineers to validate control algorithms for optimization of efficient energy use and that supports the integration of various distributed energy resources (DERs) into a well-functioning whole. Read t…
Solving the DER communication problem with HIL Compatible and MBSE
February 1, 2023
Communication is often an afterthought when designing or deploying new distributed energy resource (DER) projects. In practice, though, these communication issues can make or break integration projects when deployed to the energy grid. See how HIL Compatible devices together with model-based system engineering (MBSE) can be used to safely validate communication and control issues prior to system deployment …
Design Solutions When Your Vessel is a Microgrid
November 3, 2022
As vessels of all types and sizes become increasingly electrified and digitally controlled, new technology and solutions are required for systems/lifecycle engineering. This article describes Typhoon HILâs Controller Hardware in the Loop (CHIL) solution and makes an argument for why the technology must be adopted for success.
HIL Prepares Students for Careers in Industry
September 14, 2022
We had the honor to host our long-time academic collaborator and friend, Prof. Kaushik Rajashekara from the University of Houston, in our main R&D Center in Serbia. We used this chance to record an interesting interview with him, so we can share with you more about his career path in research, current main research topics, and how he uses HIL in his teaching to help students gain valuable skills for careers…
HIL-Powered Digital Twins Advance European Smart Grid Research
July 15, 2022
Validating novel technology can be a daunting challenge, but digital twins offer a transformative solution. By simulating real-world conditions in a virtual environment, digital twins help de-risk, accelerate, and streamline the development of Community Energy Systems. They also play a crucial role in showcasing the value and performance of innovative battery systems. To understand how digital twins can rev…
How Digital Twins Accelerate the Energy Transition
July 8, 2022
A digital twin is a virtual representation of a physical system, allowing for real-time simulation and analysis through Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing. By integrating digital twins with HIL, you can simulate and validate system performance in a controlled environment, enhancing both design accuracy and operational efficiency. Various types of digital twins include physical, operational, and system twins…
5 Reasons HIL is the Pillar of e-mesh⢠PowerStore BESS Product Development
August 18, 2021
Michele Fusero is an R&D engineer and control specialist for the e-mesh PowerStore Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Grid Edge Solutions Product Group at Hitachi Energy. He delivered a talk at the virtual PEDG2021 conference on how HIL became the pillar of the e-mesh solution product development. Watch the video above or read the full blog article to learn more.
HIL Testing is Part of the Culture for Steven VanWerkhovenâs Team at Schneider Electric
July 22, 2021
This blog explores the main challenges of inverter control design, development, testing, and certification, delving into the setup of a C-HIL for hybrid inverter control testing. It highlights how test automation can accelerate inverter software update verification and how HIL can expedite product development while enhancing product robustness and quality. Read the blog to learn more about these innovative …
Meet the New HIL606 with Typhoon HIL CTO Dusan Majstorovic
June 29, 2021
Dusan Majstorovic is the Chief Technology Officer at Typhoon HIL, and it is his role to oversee all technology and product development activities. He was involved in the development of Typhoon HILâs solutions from the very beginning, mainly in the area of real-time devices and the programmable FPGA software approach that was pioneered in the early days of the company. In this blog, he will introduce to us…
4 Lessons Learned from the Otis Microgrid Project
June 8, 2021
The Otis Air National Guard Base Microgrid Project showcases how strategic integration of new and existing energy technologies can significantly enhance power reliability and energy security. By incorporating Typhoon HILâs Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop (C-HIL) solution, Raytheon Technologies successfully designed and tested a microgrid control system that not only supports critical real-time missions bu…
ESTCP 2020 Project Award for Integrated Model-Based Design Process
May 28, 2021
Ensuring secure and resilient energy and water supplies is critical for military installations. Over the past eight years, the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) has deployed innovative technologies to improve energy security and backup power reliability during grid outages. Microgrids are a promising technology in this sector, reducing operating costs and generating revenue by …
ARPA-E: Distributed Grid Control of Flexible Loads and DERs
May 27, 2021
The growing adoption of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) like photovoltaic systems, battery energy storage, and fuel cells has heightened the need for effective coordination within the power grid. Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), in collaboration with Typhoon HIL and Missouri S&T, are addressing this challenge by developing and testing a distributed control architec…
Hitachi Energy Pushes Limits of Testing e-mesh Controls with Typhoon HIL Solutions
April 21, 2021
The e-mesh Control system is engineered for the seamless integration of renewables with traditional energy assets, but ensuring coordinated communication among multiple e-mesh controls poses a significant challenge. By utilizing Typhoon controller Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) technology, the design and testing of e-mesh controls were significantly accelerated, resulting in increased test coverage. This HIL Te…
Hitachi Energy Grid Edge Solutions Spotlight with Tilo Buehler
March 16, 2021
Hitachi Energy faced the challenge of integrating various Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and controlling multiple loads within a complex system. While Software-in-the-Loop was initially used for developing control algorithms, the need for real controllers led to the adoption of Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop (C-HIL) technology. C-HIL provides the necessary grid flexibility and adaptability, covering m…
Hitachi Energy E-mesh Solutions | Part 1
March 2, 2021
Decentralization, decarbonization, and digitalization are key forces driving the development of emerging technologies for the distributed control of microgrid assets. Hitachi Energy’s e-mesh is a vertically integrated system that optimizes distributed energy resources from the device level to the systems control and IoT domain, ensuring a stable and reliable electricity supply. In Norway, a football arena e…
Raytheon uses Typhoon HIL to Design and Test Otis Microgrid Controls
December 17, 2020
The Otis Microgrid at Joint Base Cape Cod, MA, serves as a model for military microgrid projects, showcasing how Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop (C-HIL) has increased test coverage for Raytheon Microgrid Controls. By simulating power stages such as wind turbines, diesel generators, and BESS, the project addresses utility concerns including island-mode protection, cybersecurity, and hardware damage preventi…
Testing Strategies for Building Decentralized Grids
December 9, 2020
As energy networks become increasingly decentralized, driven by advancements in Industry 4.0, Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), and electric vehicles (EVs), the need for robust local control and storage systems is more critical than ever. Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) technology is revolutionizing power electronics testing, enabling real-time, high-fidelity validation of new devices at a fraction of the cos…
Why is a Full Microgrid Control Digital Twin Necessary in C-HIL?
November 26, 2020
The electric power systems are undergoing a transformative transition characterized by digitalization, decentralization, and decarbonization, leading to more resilient power grids. This shift is facilitated by the increased adoption of digital technologies, renewable energy sources, and advanced battery storage systems. ETAP and Typhoon HIL are at the forefront of this transition, offering integrated soluti…
UNITEN Nanogrids and BESS Systems Research with HIL
September 16, 2020
In this spotlight episode, Dr. Nadia Mei Lin Tan, Associate Professor at UNITEN, and her graduate student, Nuraina Syahira, discuss how they use Typhoon Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) technology for nanogrid and battery energy storage applications. They share insights on the advantages of HIL, such as real-time simulation, which provides confidence in models before actual implementation, and how it accelerates …