New University lab to boost research into energy from renewable sources

An Electrical Energy and Efficiency Laboratory which will be set up at the University is expected to boost research into energy conversion from renewable sources, the University of Malta said today.

It said the new lab would benefit from funds from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The lab will be operated by the Department of Industrial Electrical Power Conversion within the Faculty of Engineering. It will be used for teaching and research in the area of electrical energy generation, conversion, its efficient use and quality of supply.

The facility will enable research in energy conversion from renewable energy sources (RES) such as solar and wind; the design, construction and control of power electronic converters; the simulation and analysis of the interaction of RES with the Maltese Electrical network; the improved usage of traditional energy sources; the increase of electrical energy efficiency in domestic and industrial applications and the improvement of power quality.

The Department of Industrial Electrical Power Conversion offers both first degrees and post-graduate research degrees in the area of Electrical Engineering.