Following the ECPE Workshop ´MegaWatt Power Electronics and Smart Grids´ in March 2009, which was focused on the centralised power generation and transmission side of the smart grid, this workshop will focus on the efficient energy use in buildings, smart homes, lighting and home appliances. Key topics are smart metering for demand side management, as well as the integration of distributed (local) power generation using Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) and Combined Heat and Power (CHP). Intelligent energy management for buildings and homes will be necessary to control and monitor the heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC) and lighting systems. New concepts (e.g. DC grids) for an efficient infrastructure in cities and buildings/homes will be presented and discussed.

After presenting the system-level view including the part of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) the role of Power Electronics in the different areas will by highlighted.

Renowned experts from industry and academia are invited to give an overview of latest research results and technologies in the field discussing research initiatives and visions of future efficient and sustainable energy supply using smart grids.

The workshop is organized by Prof. Dr. R. De Doncker (RWTH Aachen, E.ON ERC) and
Dr. P. Luerkens (Philips), supported by J. Koszescha (ECPE).

All presentations and discussions will be in English.