The global energy prices of fossil fuels have increased drastically in the last years. Alternative energy sources like wind, sun, wave and biofuels are becoming very interesting in terms of cost and also as a more long term solution for the total energy demand. In almost all renewable energy systems the power electronics technology is an enabling and necessary technology, which interconnects the electrical power production to the grid and optimizes the power generation from the renewable energy source.

This ECPE seminar will especially focus on the two most emerging renewable energy technologies – Wind Power and Sun. It will discuss the technology itself, the necessary power electronics, the grid interconnection and how to control the overall grid structure. Finally, other perspective technologies will be presented. The seminar will be hosted by ISET in Kassel and the second day will be ended with a tour in ISET.

Specialists in the field are invited to give overviews and in-depth lectures.

All presentations and discussion will be in English.