SMART GRID R&D CENTER · IIT HYDERABAD

Lab Facilities & Infrastructure

Advanced laboratory infrastructure for smart-grid research, microgrid experimentation, renewable-energy integration, hardware development, cybersecurity and real-time energy management.

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Overview

Laboratory Infrastructure

The Smart Grid R&D Center provides a dedicated environment for research, experimentation, hardware development, demonstration and training in smart grids and intelligent energy systems.

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Smart Grid Research

Grid-connected and microgrid experimentation, power electronics and intelligent energy control.

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Microgrid Operations

Dual interconnected microgrids with renewable generation, storage and bidirectional conversion.

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Hardware Development

CEMS hardware, UPS monitoring, energy-measurement devices, IoT-based energy systems.

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Advanced Research

Cybersecurity research, voice-command interfaces, meter & motor testing and industrial evaluation.

Core Testbeds

Smart Grid Power System

An integrated laboratory platform for studying renewable generation, energy storage, power conversion, grid interaction, measurement, control and load management. Microgrid 1 and Microgrid 2 can operate independently or as an interconnected system.

Core Testbed · Lab Setup Micro Grid 1 experimental testbed 🔍 Enlarge Photo

Micro Grid — 1

Central testbed featuring solar and wind generation, Li-ion battery storage, supercapacitor storage, DC bus, DC-DC conversion and bidirectional buck-boost conversion with measurement and control.

  • › Solar energy generation
  • › Wind energy generation
  • › Li-ion battery energy storage
  • › Supercapacitor energy storage
  • › DC-DC power conversion
  • › Bidirectional buck-boost conversion
  • › DC bus operation
  • › Power measurement & monitoring
  • › Grid interfacing
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Micro Grid — 2

Advanced platform with solar, fuel-cell and three-phase generation, three-phase inverter, DC-DC conversion, voltage/current sensing, RLC load control and real-time monitoring.

  • › Solar energy generation
  • › Fuel-cell-based generation
  • › Three-phase AC generation interfaces
  • › DC-DC power conversion
  • › Three-phase inverter interface
  • › Voltage/current sensing
  • › RLC load control
  • › Monitoring & experimentation
  • › Grid interfacing
Generation

Multi-Source Energy Generation

The laboratory integrates multiple energy sources within its microgrid platforms for research and experimentation.

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Solar Energy

Solar photovoltaic generation integrated into both Microgrid 1 and Microgrid 2 platforms for grid-connected and islanded experimentation.

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Wind Energy

Wind energy generation source integrated into Microgrid 1 for renewable power supply and energy-flow research.

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Fuel Cell

Fuel-cell-based generation unit in Microgrid 2 providing an alternative clean energy source for experimental scenarios.

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Three-Phase Generation

Three-phase AC generation interfaces in Microgrid 2 enabling grid-compatible power output and power quality studies.

Storage & Conversion

Energy Storage & Power Conversion

Microgrid 1 integrates Li-ion battery and supercapacitor storage with DC-DC and bidirectional buck-boost converters. Microgrid 2 includes a three-phase inverter for AC generation interfaces.

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Li-ion Battery

Lithium-ion battery energy storage for charge/discharge management, backup supply and stability research in Microgrid 1.

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Supercapacitor

Supercapacitor storage for high-power transient support, rapid charge/discharge cycles and energy buffering in Microgrid 1.

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DC-DC Conversion

DC-DC converter units for voltage regulation and power routing between generation, storage and the DC bus.

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Bidirectional Buck-Boost

Bidirectional buck-boost converters enabling controlled power flow between storage and the DC bus in both charge and discharge directions.

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Three-Phase Inverter
DC to three-phase AC conversion interface for grid-connected operation in Microgrid 2.
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Sensing & Control

Measurement, Monitoring & Control

Comprehensive sensing, data acquisition, PLC control and PC-based monitoring for real-time observation and management of the smart-grid laboratory.

Voltage / Current Sensors
Measurement transducers
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Energy Metering
Multifunction meters
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Data Acquisition
Signal conditioning
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PLC Control
Source & load selection
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Communication
Data transfer
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PC-Based Monitoring
Real-time visualization
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Analysis & Control
Energy management

Voltage & Current Measurement

Dedicated voltage and current sensing transducers monitor electrical parameters across the microgrid platforms and bus interfaces.

Multifunction Energy Metering

Multifunction meters measure and log active/reactive power, voltage, current, power factor and energy consumption parameters.

PLC-Based Source & Load Selection

PLC units manage source and load switching, enabling controlled experimental scenarios and automated protection responses.

PC-Based Real-Time Monitoring

Computer workstations provide real-time observation, logging and visualization of all electrical parameters across the laboratory setup.

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Real-Time Monitoring & Energy Analytics

Real-time monitoring of electrical and energy parameters for observation, analysis, visualization and energy-management applications.

Research

Experiments & Research Capabilities

Structured experimental studies covering renewable generation, storage, grid operation, load management and digital control.

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Solar Power Generation & Conversion

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Wind Energy Generation & Conversion

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Energy Storage & Retrieval

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Interconnected Microgrid Operation

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Grid-Connected Operation

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Off-Grid / Islanded Operation

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Power Conversion Studies

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Electrical Measurement & Monitoring

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Load Management & RLC Control

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Digital & PLC-Based Control

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Testing & Evaluation

Hardware Testing & Industrial Evaluation

The laboratory conducts testing and evaluation of electrical meters, motors, equipment and prototype hardware under controlled experimental conditions.

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Electrical Meter Testing & Evaluation

Testing and evaluation of electrical energy meters, multifunction meters, voltage/current measurement instruments and monitoring devices. Assessment of meter accuracy, communication integration and data logging performance.

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Motor Testing & Evaluation

Laboratory testing and evaluation of motors and electrical equipment under controlled experimental conditions. Industrial motor evaluation for performance, control and integration with smart-grid systems.

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Lab Testing & Validation

Experimental testing, performance analysis and research validation of prototype hardware, power electronic interfaces, sensor modules and IoT-enabled measurement systems.

Laboratory Hardware Showcase

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Tested Energy Meters

Commercial and custom digital energy meters evaluated under simulated grid-switching operations.

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Motor Starters

Industrial contactors and starter devices evaluated for smart-switch integration and protection compatibility.

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Converter Prototypes

Custom-engineered inverter boards, digital gate drivers and controllers designed and validated in the laboratory.

Energy Management Systems

Hardware Development & Energy Management Systems

Active hardware development for campus-scale energy management, UPS monitoring, measurement hardware, data acquisition systems and intelligent monitoring gateways.

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Campus-Scale

CEMS Hardware Development

Development of Campus Energy Management System hardware for real-time monitoring, supervisory control, energy telemetry, communication interfaces and data-logging infrastructure.

  • › Energy monitoring hardware design
  • › Data acquisition & communication
  • › Monitoring gateway development
  • › Embedded/IoT-based energy systems
  • › Real-time supervisory workstations
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Power Quality & Reliability

UPS Monitoring Hardware

Development and evaluation of UPS monitoring hardware including battery management interfaces, power conditioning monitoring systems, control hardware and communication integration.

  • › UPS monitoring hardware development
  • › Battery management interface
  • › Power quality measurement
  • › Control & communication hardware
  • › Prototype testing & validation
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Energy Monitoring & Data Acquisition

Hardware development for energy measurement, parameter sensing, data acquisition, signal conditioning and telemetry transmission for smart-grid applications.

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Control & Communication Hardware

Design and development of control hardware, embedded controllers, IoT gateways and communication interfaces for intelligent energy monitoring systems.

Research Area

Cybersecurity for Smart Energy Systems

Research and experimentation on cybersecurity threats, attack scenarios, detection mechanisms and protection strategies for smart-grid and energy-monitoring infrastructure.

Smart Grid Cybersecurity

Research and experimentation related to cybersecurity, cyber-attack scenarios, system protection and secure operation of smart-grid and energy-monitoring infrastructure.

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MONITORING & COMMUNICATION
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CYBER THREAT / ATTACK SCENARIO
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DETECTION
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PROTECTION & SAFE OPERATION
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Research Scope

Cyber-attack simulation and detection on smart energy networks, secure communication protocol evaluation, anomaly detection and resilience research for energy infrastructure.

Research Note

This is an academic research and experimentation area. Results represent laboratory findings and do not constitute commercial security products or guarantees.

Intelligent Interfaces

Intelligent Voice-Controlled Interaction

Exploration of voice-command interfaces for intelligent monitoring, control and interaction with energy and laboratory systems.

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COMMAND PROCESSING
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CONTROL SYSTEM
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Voice Command & Intelligent Control

The laboratory explores voice-command interfaces for hands-free monitoring, intelligent system interaction and voice-driven control commands for energy and laboratory equipment. This is an active research area bridging natural language processing with smart-grid control systems.

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Laboratory Equipment & Prototypes

Visual showcase of laboratory platforms, hardware setups and prototype developments. Click any image to enlarge.

Training & Support

Training, Testing & Certification Support

Facilities are available for student visits, researcher demonstrations, academic interactions, workshops, equipment testing and industry engagement.

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Academic Training & Demonstrations

Hands-on laboratory demonstrations, practical experimentation, project guidance and academic training for students and researchers.

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Industry Interaction

Technical demonstrations and equipment evaluation support for industry professionals, utility personnel and delegation visits.

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Certification Support

Certificates are provided for applicable training, testing or participation activities.

Academic & Scholar Visits

Arrangements for students, faculty delegations and research groups to tour the Smart Grid platforms and view live parameter logging demonstrations.

Practical Equipment Evaluation

Support for meter testing, motor evaluation, prototype validation and hands-on interaction with laboratory instrumentation and hardware.

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