Power Hardware in the Loop (PHIL)

Power Hardware in the Loop is a virtual real-time simulation environment that integrates real power equipment. This experimental field located at SEnSSiCC consists of power amplifiers (up to 1 MVA) and measurement systems, as well as a training station (up to 30kVA) for study and test purposes.

Researchers can use this facility to safely test new grid components, grid topologies and grid technologies in different operating situations at millisecond intervals. All tests can be repeated and the results verified.

Future energy systems can be presented by interconnecting them with the other laboratories and trades in the Energy Lab - for example the solar field, the methanation plant or with power-to-liquid. Here too, the focus is on operating costs and, of course, the intelligent use of renewable energy.