<strongCZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/19_262/0020116 – Development of an optimization model for the simulation of physical processes in European electricity and gas system
The main aim of the project is to develop new software that will analyse the operation of European electricity and gas network. The outputs will lead to the optimization of operating conditions of interconnected energy systems and the maximum possible synergy between them.

The project is funded by the grant, based on the grant decision ref.no. MPO 258374/20/61200/687, and is carried out in collaboration with the Masaryk University. The project has been awarded for the period from 1/2020 to 12/2022.

CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/19_262/0019913 – Development of a progressive system for numerical simulation of physical processes in gas systems
The main aim of the project is to develop new software that will allow to analyse operation of any gas network. The outputs will lead to the optimization of operating conditions and operation security analyses.

The project is funded by the grant, based on the grant decision ref.no. MPO 187625/20/61200/509, and is carried out in collaboration with the VSB – Technical University of Ostrava. The project has been awarded for the period from 1/2020 to 6/2022.

CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/15_019/0004466 – Technical-economic models of hydrogen applicability in electricity sector, gas industry and transportation, intended for decision-makers, technology and infrastructure operators and private sector.
The aim of the first phase is the adaptation and subsequent testing of a technological unit for the accumulation of electricity in the form of compressed hydrogen. The second phase’s aim is the development of simulation software for the optimization of the operation of the technological unit in the Czech Republic’s electric power system. There will be various optimization criteria that will result from the test operation.

The project was funded by the grant, based on the grant decision ref.no. MPO 16350/17/61600/750, and is carried out in collaboration with the ÚJV Řež, a. s. The project has been awarded for the period from 1/2017 to 8/2019.

CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/15_018/0004312 – Power system reliability model using Monte Carlo method
The project’s main aim is software development, which will evaluate the reliability of the electric power system balance. The software will be based on the application of the Monte Carlo method. An optimized mathematical apparatus for calculating the reliability of load coverage for each hour of the year will be developed. The created software will be used as a part of the current model apparatus of EGÚ Brno and will be made available to other potential users under non-discriminatory conditions.

The project was funded by the grant, based on the grant decision ref.no. MPO 18387/17/61600/916, and was awarded for the 5/2016 to 4/2019.

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EGÚ Brno, a. S., Is the recipient of support for the above projects within the Programs for the Support of Applied Research, Experimental Development and Innovation BETA2, TRANSPORT 2020+, THÉTA and ZÉTA, providers of the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic.

CK02000044 – Progressive development of hydrogen economy in transport in the Czech Republic

The aim of the project is to create tools for state administration bodies, especially the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, for the effective and conceptual development of hydrogen mobility, especially with regard to the use of low-emission hydrogen. In the context of the project, hydrogen management in Czech transport is understood as a tool for fulfilling the Czech Republic’s commitments to reduce CO2 emissions and in the long term as a tool for reducing dependence on foreign energy sources in the Czech transport sector.

The project is solved in cooperation with the Research Center Řež s. R. O., ÚJV Řež, a. S., And the Center for Transport Research, v. V. I. The project is solved in the period 1/2021 to 12/2023.

 

TK03030037 – New type of pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant

Project aims to investigate the accumulation of electric energy using a new pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant (P-SHEPP). Other aims of project: realization of construction, testing and pilot-plant of a laboratory model of a P-SHEPP, followed by a pilot-plant model; preparation of a patent, utility model and industrial design; compilation of a set of recommendations for the design, construction and operation of such power plant prototypes. The purpose of project is to increase the quantity of accumulated el. energy; to balance the disproportions in the consumption and generation of el. energy; to reduce the transfers of el. energy; to increase energy self-sufficiency and security; to decrease the generation of electricity.

The project is carried out in a collaboration with the VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (the lead solver). The duration of the project is from 7/2020 to 12/2025.

 

TK03010086 – Development of technical-economic scenarios for transformation of the Czech heating sector

The project deals with the current state and the future of the Czech district heating industry. The project will yield three outcomes: a methodology for assessing the industry‘s resilience (outcome V1); a multi-layered map of district heating sites (V2); and a database of Czech heating industry (V3). The analysis will establish criteria to evaluate the current state of the industry (leading to V3 and contributing to V1 and V2); investigate factors which will determine its future development (e.g. environmental requirements, economic sustainability and social acceptability) and formulate scenarios of this development and visualized them in a map (V2). Finally, the data input and the scenario analysis will be used for building the methodology (V1) and formulating policy recommendations.

The project is carried out in collaboration with the Masaryk University – Faculty of Social Studies. The duration of the project is from 7/2020 to 6/2023.

 

TK03010078 – Research of the applicability of energy storage using P2G technologies

The project deals with the integration of P2G technology into the Czech energy industry, primarily by using surplus energy from renewable sources (RES). The increasing amount of RES in the energy system (ES) implies the need to deploy new technologies in order to maintain safe and reliable ES operation. However, from a certain installed capacity of RES, it is no longer possible to consume the electricity produced and it is desirable to store it. It can be stored by transformation in to chemical energy, in this case synthetic methane or hydrogen. Both gases can be mixed with natural gas. The research will determine the specifics of deployment of P2G technology, possibilities of electricity generation from RES, readiness of technical infrastructures and graphical output of suitable locations.

The project is carried out in collaboration with the Brno University of Technology – Faculty of Chemistry and Czech Gas Association. The duration of the project is from 7/2020 to 12/2022.

 

TK03010119 – Applicability of small and medium-sized nuclear reactors in energy sector of the Czech Republic

The main objective of this project is an assessment of the feasibility of deployment of small and medium-sized nuclear reactors in the CR for electricity and heat production from both technical, economic and legislative points of view. Projects of small and medium reactor (SMR) systems in the world will be mapped and assessed in terms of potential deployment in the CR for electricity and heat production. The technical and economic characteristics of these reactor systems will be elaborated, the regulatory and licensing framework of the CR and the broader economic context (e.g. the involvement of the energy industry in the CR in supply chains) will be analyzed. Recommendations for setting the regulatory framework for effective development of SMRs in the CR will be developed.

 

TJ04000003 – Development of mathematical model of photovoltaic power plant production with accumulation for consumers in the Czech Republic

The main objective of the project is to evaluate the potential and possibilities of photovoltaic power plant suitability for individual groups of consumers at low voltage level. The main criterion of the solution is the ratio between produced energy and object energy demands. Higher share of energy self-consumption without undesirable energy overflows to the grid leads to better return on investment on the part of the customer, but also to limit of negative effects of operation. The project focuses on system solutions for customer-type groups throughout the Czech Republic and its results are relevant for distribution system operators (result V1) and for the evaluation and sensitivity analysis of the conditions of investment grants for small photovoltaic plants (result V2).

The project is carried out in collaboration with the Brno University of Technology – Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication. The duration of the project is from 7/2020 to 6/2022.

 

TIRDERU812 – Analysis and synthesis of effective factors affecting future investment development, including the definition of a framework and a system for setting the evaluation of investment efficiency in the electricity sector in the Czech Republic

The aim of the mini-tender is to analyze, map and present the key factors and possible scenarios for the development of investments in the electricity sector in the Czech Republic, especially in the legislative (assessment of legislative developments affecting the amount and necessity of large investments). (economic aspects of the development of the electricity sector). A partial objective will be to create a systemic basis for the resulting methodologies for evaluating investment efficiency. This systemic basis will mainly reflect the analyzed scenarios of the development of the given sector, but also take into account the current and planned practice of regulated entities for the effective implementation of the prepared methodologies. The created system basis of the methodology will provide a framework for a comprehensive process of evaluating the effectiveness of investments in the Czech Republic; it will be developed in accordance with the identified key factors, possible scenarios of legislative, technological and economic developments and in line with the substantive and pricing procedures in the electricity sector.

The project is carried out in collaboration with, the University of Economics, Prague – Center for Economy in Regulated Sectors, and Taures a. s. The duration of the project is from 5/2019 to 12/2021.

 

TK02010009 – Improving efficiency of rail transport within energy optimization of the multimodal mobility system

The development of transport in the Czech Republic on the environmental and energy side is controversial with the relevant documents of the EU and the Czech Republic. An efficient way to eliminate undesirable trends is to transfer parts of freight and passenger transport from road to rail. This project is finding the way for the transfer of important volumes of road transport to the electric railway at three levels: a global approach that analyzes resources and quantifies the benefits of energy and externalities and the development of two technical solutions in rail transport energy to meet the set objectives: a single rail AC power system with inverter power substations and battery operation on non-electrified lines.

The project is carried out in collaboration with the University of Pardubice – Jan Perner Faculty of Transport. The duration of the project is from 7/2019 to 6/2022.

 

TK02020060 – R&D of an innovative steam generator for cogeneration in WIP without chloride corrosion and with possible accumulation of electricity.

This project represents new unique approach how to avoid chlorine/chloride induced corrosion of superheaters used in waste incineration plants. This technology also will be used for cogeneration of electricity and heat from accumulated surplus electricity. There will be also specific scientific outcomes and techniques used in particular devices or technologies e.g. Power-to-Heat cogeneration units or whole new conception of steam generator.

The project is carried out in collaboration with the VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (the lead solver), company INVELT SERVIS, s. r. o., and research organisation SVÚM a. s. The duration of the project is from 7/2019 to 5/2021.