Smart Energy Lab (SEL)

This space brings together three laboratories and has as its core purpose the validation of the efficiency, safety and integration of decentralised energy solutions. It addresses critical challenges ranging from fault diagnosis in electronics and safety of electrical panels and electronic controllers (Lab P5), to solar generation intermittency through battery optimisation (Lab P0), and grid stabilisation and load management challenges in electric mobility (Lab P-2).

The space also provides capabilities for the development, testing and diagnostics of discrete electronics, covering the full cycle from circuit design at component level to functional validation and electrical characterisation of hardware. This capability directly supports fault diagnosis in controllers and electrical panels, accelerates the iteration of power and energy hardware prototypes, and enables vertical integration between firmware and supporting electronics in internally developed systems.

It operates as a technological and industrial R&D infrastructure focused on solar energy and storage. The facility benefits the sector by accelerating the development of intelligent algorithms and ensuring compliance of AC/DC chargers, inverters, batteries, heat pumps, etc., fostering partnerships for the energy transition and industrial innovation.

Energy storage and batteries, Energy efficiency in transport and mobility, Electrification in industry, Electrification in transport and mobility, Renewable electricity generation

• Three fully equipped physical laboratories: Lab P5 (Electronics and Electrical Panels), Lab P0 (Solar Energy and Storage) and Lab P-2 (Electric Mobility)
• Test benches and diagnostic tools for fault detection in electronic components
• Simulators and real-world test environments for AC/DC chargers (IEC 61851) and integration with energy management platforms (OCPP CPMS, EMS), including fault simulators for resilience testing
• EMC equipment: LISN and spectrum analyser for conducted and radiated emissions testing
• Electrical safety equipment and ground resistance measurement devices, suitable for both laboratory and field use, for validation in real-world installations
• Power analyser for power quality audits in external installations
• Soldering station and 3D printer for rapid electronic hardware prototyping

• Use is oriented towards Research and Development (R&D) activities, technical testing, prototype validation and regulatory compliance testing.
• Access is subject to strict compliance with electrical and industrial safety standards in force at the laboratory.
• Prior scheduling is required for resource and equipment sharing, ensuring appropriate technical supervision during testing activities.

• Manufacturers requiring testing of equipment such as electrical panels, controllers, AC/DC chargers, inverters, or other energy and electronic products, including pre-compliance validation
• Renewable energy companies aiming to optimise and validate simulated solar generation and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Electric mobility developers and operators (chargers and fleets) who need to test the operation and management algorithms of their equipment.
• Research centres, universities, and industrial partners focused on the development of new technological solutions

https://www.smartenergylab.com/