Master Thesis: Microgrid Optimization
Göteborg, SE, 417 15
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do?
At Volvo Penta you will be part of a fantastic team that develops and test our next generation of concepts and products. This master thesis- microgrid optomization and integration of Vehicle to Grid is based at our Marine test center where you will be working as part of the Marine driveline and facility engineering team. This fantastic team takes care of drivleline, acoustic, vibration and corrosion Testing alongside facility engineering in a seamless integration that makes this test center at Krossholmen very unique - we promise you a sea view in your daily work.
So, some background first:
By the end of 2025 Volvo Penta will have two V2G (Vehicle to Grid) systems, one BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) and a complete microgrid monitoring system up and running at our test facility Krossholmen. On site there is local power generation through on site generator, solar and wind.
Now take a look at the fantastic objectives for this Master Thesis project:
- Define optimization strategies for Krossholmen site. We want Krossholmen to be a living example of a future green marina.
- Run simulations as needed taking grid costs, energy cost and local generation into account. When do we store locally produced energy, when do we sell, when do we offer our assets to the external grid?
- Together with Varberg energi and the microgrid system implement chosen strategy to optimize cost and energy usage.
- The above is first done for the existing Krossholmen system, the next step is to simulate and optimize the future site where all electric boats could be Vehicle to Grid (V2G) enabled.
- One objective is to understand the business case for V2G and to help define the longterm strategy for Krossholmen
Who are you?
Now we have your attention and you're super interested, so how about you? What do you need or what are you involved and interested in?
We are thinking that these areas are in the right direction;
- Master students Electrical Engineering / Energy Systems or Engineering Physics
- Courses in Energy system modelling
- Interest in Vehicle2Grid technologies.
- Interest in microgrids and behind-the-meter optimization.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
• A great working environment at out Marine test center and Lundby facilities.
• We work as a team and support each other, we have flexible working environment and focus on a positive work life balance.
• We believe and highlight our culture for personal development, build a career with true passion for engineering.
• Our unique marine test center truly offers a site with a view and a stimulating fast pace quality driven engineering career.
Ready for the next move?
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Volvo Penta, a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.