Successful Completion of Transnational Access Project | OSHSPV

We are pleased to announce that Asem Alemam from Khalifa University, United Arab Emirates, has successfully completed transnational access to the Distributed Generation and Smart Grids Laboratory at the University of Cyprus – PHAETHON CoE, as part of the RISEnergy Transnational Access Programme.

The access took place from 14 May to 3 June 2025 and was supported by the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence, under the guidance of Dr. George Makrides.

Project Overview

The project, titled “Optimal sizing of a hybrid storage standalone microgrid based on stochastic photovoltaic modelling”, aimed to develop a robust methodology for sizing hybrid storage systems integrated with standalone PV microgrids under uncertainty.

Moreover, the approach utilised stochastic PV generation models, which were calibrated and validated using real-time data collected from the research infrastructure. Experimental access to the lab’s battery systems, PV generators, and central data server enabled realistic simulations that considered both technical variability and energy autonomy requirements.

The project concluded with a validated hybrid storage sizing method that ensures increased energy reliability, reduced curtailment, and cost-effective energy management in standalone renewable-powered systems.

PHAETHON CoE’s Contribution

Our Centre provided state-of-the-art experimental infrastructure, tailored equipment configurations, and expert support throughout the data analysis and simulation phases. Our team worked closely with Mr. Alemam to ensure successful execution of the research activities and timely delivery of results.

We are grateful to RISEnergy (HORIZON-INFRA-2022-TECH-01, Grant Agreement No. 101131793) for supporting this fruitful international collaboration and for dedicatedly advancing the future of renewable energy systems across borders