Electrical Power Engineering

Electrical Power Engineering is a research area at the University of Hanover that focuses on the expansion of the electricity-based energy system. This includes areas such as electrical machines, power electronics with their converters, high-voltage and grid technology, electrical energy storage systems and electrical process technology. The transformation of the energy system towards regenerative sources means that electrical energy technology is becoming increasingly important, as it is required for the provision of electrical energy, its transportation and intermediate storage as well as its application. Whereas in the past, rotating masses in thermal power plants played a major role in achieving grid stability, converters will increasingly take on these tasks, for example for connecting wind farms, PV systems and e-charging stations.