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Wind Turbine Emulator-PV Emulator-Fuel Cell Microgrid 

The Wind Turbine Emulator-Solar PV Emulator-Fuel Cell Microgrid is a tri-source, fully integrated hybrid energy training platform that combines Wind Turbine Emulator (WTE), PV Emulator (PVE), and PEM Fuel Cell systems to simulate a real-world microgrid environment. It offers users the ability to model, control, and analyze complex interactions among renewable sources and storage units, with applications in smart grid control, distributed generation, and hybrid energy management. This advanced lab-scale system enables real-time source coordination, dynamic load response, and grid interfacing, making it ideal for universities, technical research labs, and training centers focused on sustainable energy systems. The platform supports integration with battery banks, supercapacitors, and programmable loads, while also offering a fully open-source control software environment for custom experimentation. 

Key Features

  • Integration of Three Energy Sources: Wind, solar, and hydrogen sources connected via DC-DC converters to a central DC link.
  • Real-Time Source Management: Adjust input levels, simulate environmental profiles, and study interactions among sources.
  • Bidirectional Battery Converter and Battery Bank: Enables energy buffering, storage, and balancing across the system.
  • Optional Supercapacitor Addition: Enhances rapid response and peak power support in hybrid energy operation.
  • Programmable Inverter Output: AC generation for grid interaction or standalone applications.
  • Programmable DC and AC Loads: Offers flexible loading options for real-time testing and validation.
  • Advanced Monitoring Dashboard: Track energy contribution, power quality, and source transitions.
  • Full Hydrogen Safety Stack: Leak sensors, auto-shutdown, and purging integrated with the fuel cell module.
  • Open Architecture and Open-Source Software: Supports customization via MATLAB/Simulink, FPGA, and editable source code.
  • Scenario-Based Testing: Enable students to define, run, and analyze custom operating conditions using LabVIEW.
  • Supports Smart Grid Integration: Includes synchronization, anti-islanding protection, and power quality analysis features.
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Learning Module 

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Microgrid Operations & Control

  • Source Coordination: Manage wind, solar, and hydrogen inputs based on supply and demand.
  • Load Sharing Analysis: Monitor source contributions under varying conditions.
  • Source Prioritization: Develop logic to optimize efficiency, fuel use, or response time.
  • Demand Response: Simulate dynamic load profiles and assess system behavior.

Storage & Grid Integration

  • Hybrid Storage Management: Analyze battery and supercapacitor performance under load variations.
  • Smart Grid Functions: Test synchronization, islanding, and reconnection protocols.
  • Inverter & Grid Testing: Simulate voltage events and verify power quality.

Optimization & Safety

  • MPPT Benchmarking: Compare tracking methods for wind and PV efficiency.
  • Hydrogen Safety: Simulate leaks and test automated shutdown systems.
  • Custom Control Integration: Deploy user-developed algorithms using open-source tools.

Technical Description

  • The Microgrid Lab is a hybrid renewable energy platform integrating a Wind Turbine Emulator (WTE), Solar PV Emulator (PVE), and Fuel Cell system on a common DC microgrid.
  • Each source is interfaced through dedicated DC–DC converters, enabling independent control and coordinated operation.
  • The combined DC power is fed to a programmable three-phase inverter, allowing grid-connected operation through a voltage source converter or standalone microgrid operation.
  • A bidirectional converter with battery storage regulates DC-link voltage and supports energy balancing during source intermittency.
  • The Wind Turbine Emulator reproduces realistic turbine characteristics using a motor-generator set with configurable wind profiles.
  • The Solar PV Emulator provides programmable I–V characteristics to study irradiance variation and MPPT algorithms.
  • The Fuel Cell acts as a dispatchable backup source, enabling hybrid power-sharing studies.
  • An open-source LabVIEW-based control platform allows users to reconfigure hardware, modify control algorithms, and perform advanced microgrid research.
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Technical Specifications 

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Wind Turbine Emulator


ParametersSpecifications
Generator TypePMS Generator
Rated Power1.2 kW
DC Link Voltage110–150 V DC
Control PlatformFPGA-based, LabVIEW interface

* specifications can be customized as per requirements.

Solar PV Emulator


ParametersSpecifications
Total Capacity2 kW
Channels2 (independent / parallel)
Voc / Channel0–50 V DC
Isc / Channel0–20 A

* specifications can be customized as per requirements.

Fuel Cell & Grid Interface


ParametersSpecifications
Fuel Cell TypePEM
Rated Power1 kW
Inverter3-phase, grid-connected
Battery Bank72 V, 24 Ah

* specifications can be customized as per requirements.

Real world impact across Campuses

Recent Installations

Ecosense installed Hybrid AC/DC Microgrid at NIT Delhi

Ecosense installed Hybrid AC/DC Microgrid at NIT Delhi

June 5, 2023

Ecosense's installation of a Microgrid system at the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, NIT Delhi showcases their commitment to...
Ecosense installed Hybrid AC/DC Microgrid Lab at SEE Department, IIT Kanpur

Ecosense installed Hybrid AC/DC Microgrid Lab at SEE Department, IIT Kanpur

July 2, 2024

Recognizing the critical need for sustainable energy solutions to combat environmental issues and depleting fossil fuels, IIT Kanpur has set...
Ecosense Supplied Hybrid AC/DC Microgrid at MIT Muzaffarpur

Ecosense Supplied Hybrid AC/DC Microgrid at MIT Muzaffarpur

March 12, 2025

Ecosense has successfully installed a state-of-the-art Hybrid AC/DC Microgrid at the Department of Electrical Engineering, MIT Muzaffarpur, reinforcing its commitment...

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Frequently Asked Questions

The system integrates a Wind Turbine Emulator, Solar PV Emulator, and Fuel Cell at a common DC link using dedicated DC–DC converters. The combined power is managed through a programmable inverter, enabling both grid-connected and standalone microgrid operation.

Yes. The wind, solar PV, and fuel cell subsystems are electrically independent. Users can perform standalone experiments on individual sources or study coordinated operation within a hybrid microgrid environment.

The lab supports microgrid control, renewable energy integration, MPPT algorithm testing, load and source management, power quality analysis, and grid synchronization studies.

Yes. The platform uses an open-source, LabVIEW-based control system with FPGA hardware, allowing users to modify control logic, implement custom algorithms, and reconfigure power electronics.

Yes. The system can operate in grid-connected mode through a voltage source inverter or in standalone mode using battery-backed DC-link control for islanded microgrid studies.

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