Seminar "Future-Proof Electrification Technologies"
The program covers a wide range of topics, including energy-efficient buildings, smart grids, direct current systems, renewable energy integration, and emerging technologies such as advanced photovoltaic solutions, electric vehicle charging systems, and fuel cells.
The PhD Seminar is focused on future-proof electrification technologies. The goal is to bring together researchers, doctoral students, and industry experts from Estonia, Finland, and Latvia to discuss the latest developments in energy efficiency, smart electrification, and advanced power electronics. The event will provide insight into ongoing academic research and its practical applications, offering a platform for knowledge exchange across disciplines. The seminar will be conducted in English. Participation is free, and upon registration, both on-site and online attendance options are available.
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- Date: 03 Jun 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM UTC to 03:00 PM UTC
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- Ehitajate tee 5
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Estonia 19086
- Building: NRG
- Room Number: NRG-226
Agenda
13.00 – 14.00 Energy Efficiency Research in Estonia
13:00-13:05 Formal Opening – Andrei Blinov, TalTech
13.05-13.15 “Mission and Vision of the Estonian Center of Excellence in Energy Efficiency” ― Dmitri Vinnikov, TalTech
13.15-13.30 “Estimating the Energy Production of BI/BAPV Systems from Civil Engineering Viewpoint“― Jaanus Hallik, TalTech
13.30-13.45 “Data-Driven Approach to Improvement of Buildings Energy Performance” ― Eduard Petlenkov, TalTech
13.45-14.00 “Renovation Wave as a socio-technical transition” ― Veiko Lember, TalTech
14.00-15.15 Trends, Plans and Smart Solutions for Future Electricity Systems
14.00-14.15 “Broadband Identification Techniques for Power-Electronics and Grid-Connected Systems in DC Electrification” ― Tomi Roinila, Tampere University, Finland
14.15-14.30 “Photovoltaic Cooling with Hydro Capillary Systems” ― Janis Zakis, Riga Technical University, Latvia
14.30-14.45 “Future and Future-proofing Tallinn Urban Lighting” ― Joan-Tähven Vene, Tallinn Urban Environment and Public Works Department
14.45-15.00 ''Emerging Thin-Film Chalcogenides for Scalable, Tailored PV in Sustainable Electronics & Electrified Infrastructures'' ― Nicolae Spalatu, TalTech
15:00-15:15 “Digitally Unlocking Grid Flexibility with Heat Pumps”, Marc Schreurs, Daikin Europe, Belgium
15.15-15.30 Coffee Break
15.30-16.15 DC Technologies for Efficient Renewable Production and Delivery
15:30-15:45 “Improving Photovoltaic Production in Snowy Conditions Using Bidirectional Microinverter for Active Snow Melting” – Sachin Chauhan, TalTech
15:45-16:00 “Shifting to DC for a More Efficient and Flexible Lighting System” ― Niwton Gabriel Feliciani Dos Santos, TalTech
16:00-16:15 “Fuel Cells for EV and Energy storage: Principles, Technologies, and Future Prospects” ― Vinod Kumar Yadav, TalTech
16.15-17.45 Future-Proof Power Electronics Systems for Sustainable Electrification
16:15-16:30 “Improved Bidirectional Partial Power Converter for Efficient DC Power Transfer” ― Tuhin Mitra, TalTech
16:30-16:45 “Electromagnetic Compatibility of DC-DC Converters for DC Microgrids” ― Hetal Sharma, TalTech
16:45-17:00 “Wide-Range Bidirectional Electric Vehicle DC Charger” ― Hans Anniste, TalTech
17:00-17:15 “Sizing of PV and Battery Storage for Single-Family Estonian Residential Buildings” ― Tofopefun Nifise Olayiwola, TalTech
17:15-17:30 “Smart Energy Router for Prosumer Buildings” ― Salamat Ali, TalTech
17:30-17:45 “High Power Density Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters for Harsh Operating Environments” ― Abdul Majid, TalTech
17.45-18.00 Wrap-up and open discussion