Hydrogen Technology and Smart Grid Lab

About the lab:

The smart grid lab at GJU is established in 2018 and includes a research team that focuses on smart grid topics to conduct several research areas. The research group works in three areas: energy management and renewable energy systems, storage systems and electric vehicles, smart sensors, and precision devices.

Members:

Hub Director: Dr. Hani Muhsen
GJU President: Prof. Ala'aldeen Al-Halhouli
Research Assistant: Farah Hamida.
Master student: Rana Alkurdi.

key research areas that a smart grid focus on:

Grid modernization: developing new technologies and strategies for upgrading existing power grids to handle increasing demand, improve reliability, and reduce carbon emissions.
Renewable energy integration: exploring new ways to integrate renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, into the power grid while ensuring grid stability and reliability.
Energy storage: developing and testing new energy storage technologies, that can store excess energy from renewable sources and provide backup power during outages.
Green Hydrogen: " Green Hydrogen and Power-to-X" research and workforce training for the future industry.
Demand response: developing new demand response strategies that can reduce peak demand, improve system efficiency, and lower energy costs for consumers.

Projects:

Digital Twin Software to Control Part of Jordanian Electrical Networks Considering the Cyber-Security Aspects
Development of Framework for the Governance of WEFE Nexus in Jordan
Green Hydrogen Production & Utilization
Completed Projects
Development of Higher Education Teaching Modules on the Socio-economic Impacts of the Renewable Energy Implementation
Innovative Peer to Peer Electricity Sharing Towards the Development of Smart and Cooperative Microgrids
Development Of Environmental Engineering Courses and Injection of Climate Change Concept for Undergraduate Curriculum
Decarbonizing Jordanian Energy Systems Utilizing Smart Solutions based on Energy Storage
Green Hydrogen and Power-to-X for University Students Capacity-Building for Jordan's Future Workforce
Advanced Teaching and training on Smart grid & Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Systems
Modeling and Simulation Distributed Energy Resources in Smart Grid

Main Device:

OPAL-RT PHIL Microgrid Test Bench

A real-time simulator test, to validate the power system and electrical grid.

Key Features:

Real-Time simulator
Power Hardware in the loop
Power system microgrid
Compatibility with MATLAB Simulink

Ongoing Project:

First Cluster Fund in GJU

Name: Multi-Objective Evaluation of Green Hydrogen Production and Utilization to support Hydrogen Economy in Jordan.

Several analyses will be conducted including exploring the potential for SWD and AWG to produce green hydrogen in Jordan, analyzing local and global hydrogen markets, evaluating the economic, environmental, and social impacts of green hydrogen in Jordan, and exploring regulatory aspects and safety considerations. Additionally, experiments will be conducted to assess GHPU potential in Jordan including analyzing the impacts of different climate conditions on the performance of AWG, electrolyzers, and fuel cells. Further, the project will provide an informative open-source platform comprising project results and scientific publications to assist decision-makers, students, and stakeholders in understanding GHPU. This will contribute to Jordan's green hydrogen advancement and establish a multidisciplinary hydrogen technologies research hub at GJU, enhancing the university's local and global impact in hydrogen research. Research topics were determined following a workshop with Jordanian stakeholders. Finally, the research topics have been considered after holding a workshop with interested parties in Jordan as you can find in the attachment.

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