Energy storage systems become more and more important in various applications. Presently, the introduction of storage systems in hybrid electric vehicles and in power grids is widely discussed. Thus, in-depth knowledge on the availability and the technology of storage systems is essential for designing future innovative solution. But, storage systems of any kind will be always integrated into the application via power electronics. Power electronics is responsible for power transfer from and to the storage technology including efficient charging strategies but beyond this basic function they have additional functions and impact. Additional functions are mainly those which give added value to the power quality of the grid or the end user such as supplying reactive power or compensation of flickers and harmonics. But also the harmonics and ripples from the power electronics affect the lifetime of the storage systems and are therefore of great relevance.

This seminar bridges the world of power electronics and the world of storage systems. Finally, energy storage systems are always a combination of the storage technology itself and the power electronic interface which finally defines its properties with regard to the application. This seminar is focusing on storage systems in vehicles and in modern power grids. Invited experts on storage technologies, power electronics and applications will present the challenges and opportunities for storage systems with a clear focus on the interfaces between storage technologies, power electronics and applications.

The seminar will be held in Aachen and is organised by ECPE and Institute for Power Electronics and Electrical Drives / RWTH Aachen University.

All presentations and discussions will be in English.