RPG 2016: Renewable Power Generation

RPG 2016: Renewable Power Generation is a conference dedicated to the latest renewable energy research & results in wind technology.

Key Topics

• PV systems technology
  • Power conversion and grid interaction
  • PV system design and performance
  • Integration of PV into buildings and infrastructure
  • MPPT algorithms
  • Lifetime and reliability
  • O&M
• Wind technology
  • Floating wind turbines
  • Sensors, control and condition monitoring
  • Smart strategies for wind farm operation
  • Foundations for offshore wind turbines
  • Active and reactive power control for grid support
  • Wind farm modelling and control
  • Operations and maintenance
  • Extending wind plant life
• Other renewable energy sources
  • Wave and tidal energy
  • Geothermal power generation
  • Power generation from biomass
  • Solar thermal power generation
  • Hybrid systems combining multiple energy sources, with or without storage
• Power systems integration issues
  • Demand side management
  • Compliance with system security and quality standards
  • Smart grids
  • Making the most of energy storage
  • System operational resilience with high RE penetration
  • Remote control of renewable sources
  • Use of HVDC or low-frequency transmission
  • Network services from renewable energy generation
  • Impact of distributed generation on distribution systems
  • Market design and operation
  • Renewable energy forecasting
  • DC Distribution systems
• Technology, policy and market options
  • Long-term infrastructure planning and investment
  • Encouraging flexibility in generation and demand