Laboratories

Energy Analytics & Solution Lab

The Energy Analytics and Solution Lab (EAS-Lab) is a digital electrical energy laboratory distributed across two locations. The two labs were funded by the Styrian Future Fund and opened in early 2020. This research facility enables the analytical representation and further development of the key areas of the existing and future energy value chain under laboratory conditions.

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The two laboratories located at FH JOANNEUM in Kapfenberg and CAMPUS 02 UAS in Graz are equipped with systems for generating renewable energy, hybrid grids with various energy storage solutions, charging stations for electric vehicles, and corresponding measurement and automation components. These components enable the analysis, expansion, and further development of both existing and future energy-related issues and business models. Since the opening of the EAS-Lab, funded R&D projects have been carried out, and research and development projects have been implemented on behalf of local companies.

As energy generators, various stationary photovoltaic systems and a tracking PV system are available. To increase self-consumption and for experimental purposes, two energy storage units have been installed. Additionally, various consumers such as infrared panels, air conditioning systems, and electric vehicle charging stations are available. Furthermore, several smart meters and measuring devices are installed to capture relevant energy metrics. A process control system and a home automation system complete the lab, providing the necessary control, regulation, and visualization capabilities for the entire system.

In addition to working on funded or directly commissioned R&D projects, selected laboratory focus areas are incorporated into various courses at CAMPUS 02 UAS through practice-oriented knowledge and application-focused projects. For interested students, the EAS-Lab's infrastructure offers ideal opportunities for developing project and thesis work in the future-relevant fields of energy research. This is reflected in the steadily growing number of theses that include significant contributions from the EAS-Lab.

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EAS-Lab

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