Current Project
1. Development of Packetized Energy Management Technologies to Enhance Grid Flexibility (계통 유연성 향상을 위한 Packetized Energy Management 적용기술 개발)
지원: 한국전력공사 전력연구원(KEPRI)
기간: 2025.12~2027.11 (2 years)
참여기관: 아주대학교, 동아대학교, 홍익대학교
As the penetration of distributed energy resources increases and grid operation becomes more complex, there is a growing need for intelligent operational technologies that can enhance grid flexibility. This project aims to develop operational technologies and control algorithms based on Packetized Energy Management to effectively utilize the flexibility of distributed energy resources. To this end, we seek to develop an OpenDSS-based simulation environment, design resource-specific QoS and packet control frameworks, and develop DOE-PEM integrated operational algorithms.
- Develop an OpenDSS-based distribution grid simulation environment and establish a grid analysis and validation framework that reflects target operating resources.
- Design QoS models and priority schemes that reflect the operational objectives of each resource, thereby establishing the fundamental criteria for PEM operation.
- Develop a packet control framework based on a Local-Aggregator structure to implement request, approval, and rejection mechanisms that consider both resource states and grid conditions.
- Develop an aggregated resource modeling approach and a sensitivity-based DOE calculation methodology, and establish packet operation criteria that reflect grid constraints.
- Advance resource-specific packet control technologies and DOE-PEM integrated multi-objective optimization algorithms to develop operational technologies that can simultaneously improve grid flexibility and guarantee QoS.
2. A Study on the Control of Flexible Resources Using Dynamic Operating Envelope(DOE) in Distribution systems (배전계통 동적 운영 범위(DOE) 기술을 이용한 유연 자원 제어 연구)
지원 : 한국전력공사 전력연구원 (KEPRI)
기간 : 2025.09 ~ 2027.08 (24months)
참여기관 : 아주대학교
As distributed energy resources continue to expand and bidirectional power flows increase, there is a growing need for dynamic operational technologies that can secure flexibility while maintaining the stability of distribution systems. This project aims to develop optimal operation and control technologies for distributed energy resources based on Dynamic Operating Envelope (DOE) technology in distribution systems. To this end, Ajou University will conduct DOE calculation reflecting distribution system constraints, resource-specific operating range allocation, development of day-ahead and real-time operation schemes, and verification of DOE application effects.
- Develop a DOE calculation framework that reflects voltage and current constraints in distribution systems.
- Develop DOE allocation and operating range determination methods considering the characteristics of distributed energy resources such as renewable generation, EVs, and ESS.
- Develop day-ahead operation planning and real-time operation and update schemes based on DOE.
- Develop optimal operation and control algorithms that reflect the characteristics of flexible resources.
- Verify the effects of DOE application using simulation and real system data, and analyze its impact on renewable energy hosting capacity and curtailment reduction.
3. Consulting Project for Advancing the Microgrid Operation Model of the Daegu Seongseo Industrial Complex (대구 성서산단 MG 운영 모델 고도화 컨설팅 용역)
지원: 한국전력공사 전력연구원(KEPRI)
기간: 2026.01~2026.09 (9 months)
참여기관: 아주대학교
As distributed energy resources continue to expand within industrial complexes and the demand for direct energy transactions and flexibility utilization increases, there is a growing need to advance microgrid operation models that can simultaneously ensure both stability and economic efficiency. This project aims to enhance the operation model of the Daegu Seongseo Industrial Complex microgrid by defining a hierarchical operating structure, developing distributed resource modeling and operational algorithms, and supporting implementation for practical system deployment. To this end, the project seeks to establish an upward/downward hierarchical structure for the industrial microgrid, develop algorithms for flexibility quantification, aggregation, and allocation as well as OPF/ED-based operational technologies, and provide data structure design and implementation support for platform integration.
- Define a hierarchical operation structure for the industrial microgrid.
- Design the data exchange and control framework between operational layers.
- Develop modeling and quantification methods for distributed resource flexibility.
- Develop aggregation and operation algorithms for integrated distributed resource management.
- Develop grid operation algorithms to ensure both stability and economic efficiency.
- Develop flexibility allocation algorithms considering coordination with upper-level grid operators.
- Provide implementation support for integrating the developed algorithms into the platform.
4. Technology Innovation Shared University Centered on High Energy-Efficient Energy-Based Industrial Complexes (탄소중립 실현을 위한 산업단지 중심 기술혁신 에너지공유대학)
지원 : 한국에너지기술평가원 (KETEP)
기간 : 2026.04 ~ 2031.12 (69 months)
참여기관 : 아주대학교, 한국공학대학교, 성균관대학교, 경기대학교, 가천대학교, 인천대학교, 인하대학교, 경기도, 인천광역시
As carbon neutrality and energy transition in industrial complexes continue to accelerate, there is a growing need to cultivate practice-oriented energy professionals who can address renewable energy expansion, energy efficiency improvement, and distributed energy utilization in real industrial settings. This project aims to establish a shared university system for energy technologies centered on regional industrial complexes and to foster key talent who will lead carbon neutrality and innovation in the energy industry. To this end, the project seeks to design and operate curricula centered on the power system field, provide education on smart grids and distributed resource operation, and support industry-linked projects and employment connection programs.
- Design and operate curricula in the power system field to build the foundation for training practice-oriented professionals needed for energy transition in industrial complexes.
- Provide education in power system engineering, covering the basic structure of generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as core theories and analytical capabilities such as power flow analysis.
- Provide smart grid education on distributed resource-based power system operation technologies, including intelligent power networks, ESS, V2G, demand response, distributed control, and the coordinated operation of energy management systems.
- Operate region-specific, industry-tailored R&D-linked projects and industry-academia cooperation systems to address power system issues in industrial complexes.
- Participate in industry-academia cooperation networks and committee activities in the power system field to support education, research, and performance dissemination systems that reflect the needs of local industries.
- Support field training, employment linkage, and practical competency enhancement for students through power system workforce development and career exploration programs.
