Alternative energy
I did my Ph.D at the Energy Systems Research Unit, University of Strathclyde. I was studying distributed generation, which is the concept of generating electricity with millions of small power stations instead of a few large ones. I developed a virtual market-based control system for distributed generators that sort of worked if you squinted at it in the right light, which of course I did when writing the thesis.
If you came here you are probably interested in the grid-intertied inverter I designed, built, and connected to the grid.
My PhD thesis (PDF, 9MB)
The appendix of my thesis dealing with inverters (PDF, 830K)
PowerPoint presentations on my work (zipped, 970k)
Picture of 0.55kW experimental inverter with lid off
Another picture of inverter
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