

Luis Angel Garcia-Reyes
PhD
Tools development for stability and interaction assessment of large modern power electronics dominated power systems
Host organisation
Centre of Technological Innovation in Static Converters and Drives (CITCEA) from the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC)
Company
Red Eléctrica de España (Redeia)
Project Description
The project aims to address challenges arising from the increasing integration of renewable sources, such as wind turbines, offshore wind farms, batteries and solar panels into electrical grids. It seeks to develop tools and methodologies to analyze the stability, interaction, operation and control of large-scale AC/DC hybrid grids, considering the transition to converter-based systems. These tools will be based on precise dynamic and electromagnetic transient (EMT) models to identify sources of instability, analyze low-inertia systems and evaluate fault periods through transient state studies. In collaboration with Red Eléctrica de España, the goal is to contribute to the analysis of interactions, stability and fault response in current and future hybrid systems, including those transitioning to reduced conventional energy generation in Spain.
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Supervisors
Academia: Prof. Oriol Gomis-Bellmunt, Dr. Eduardo Prieto-Araujo
Industry: Drs. Macarena Martin-Almenta, Dr. Edgar Nuño-Martínez.
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Background
Born in Zacatecas, Mexico, I studied Electrical Engineering at the Autonomous University of Zacatecas (UAZ). Engaged in the "CEMIE-Océano" project, sponsored by Conacyt, I spent nearly two years tackling the integration of marine energy into Mexico's grid, focusing on marine power systems modeling and power electronics. My thesis won the National Prize for Best Technological Solution from the Royal Engineering Academy of Spain and Mexico in 2021.
I pursued my master's at Cinvestav-IPN in Guadalajara, delving into power systems modeling and simulation, specializing in time and frequency domain techniques to hasten EMT simulations. Recognized for my contributions, I received the 2022 State Youth Award in Mexico.
Beyond academia, I actively volunteer with IEEE, fueled by my passion for research and teaching.
Motivation
Since the beginning of my university studies, I’ve always had a strong interest in technological advances in power systems, especially in topics related to the increasing integration of renewable energy sources to the electrical grid. Currently, there are many development and research challenges in these topics worldwide. This has strongly motivated me to continue my academic and professional training through a PhD in electrical engineering. I want to become a researcher to contribute to the solution of these technological challenges and fostering the evolution of electrical engineering. Through immersion in academia and industry, I aim to cultivate a robust knowledge base and gain invaluable hands-on experience, making significant contributions to the generation of new knowledge and advancements in the field.