Microgrids and metrology including lighting engineering laboratory

Argo Rosin

Professor Argo Rosina teadustöö keskendub elektri tarkvõrkude tehnoloogiate uurimisele ja arendamisele. Peamine fookus on energia paindlikkustehnoloogiate arendamisel ja tehisintellekti rakendamisel, et suurendada elektripaigaldiste ja mikrovõrkude energia- ja kulutõhusust. Teine oluline fookus on valgustehnilistel uuringutel ning mõõtemeetodite arendamisel. Ta on lõpetanud Tallinna Tehnikaülikooli (TalTech) doktorikraadiga elektriajamite ja jõuelektroonika erialal ning õppinud ja stažeerinud Kempteni Kõrgkoolis Saksamaal. Ta on inseneriteaduskonna teadusprodekaan. Ta kuulub mitmesse erialaliitu, sealhulgas IEEE-sse, kus ta on vanemliige. Argo Rosin osaleb mitmetes siseriiklikes ja rahvusvahelistes teadusprojektides ning on pälvinud tunnustust nii Eestis kui ka rahvusvaheliselt. Ta on avaldanud üle 150 teadusartikli rahvusvahelistes eelretsenseeritavates teadusajakirjades ja konverentsikogumikes. Samuti on ta autor mitmete rahvusvaheliselt kõrgelt hinnatud toimetiste poolt välja antud raamatute autor.

Teadustöö on fokusseeritud kahe teadusvaldkonna – elektrivarustuse ja metroloogia – arendamisele. Elektrivarustuse valdkonna teadustöö on fokusseeritud tarbijapoolse elektrisüsteemi paindlikkuse ennustamis- ja karakteriseerimismudelite uurimisele, energia kogukondade paindlikkuse suurendamisele, rakendades tehisintellekti energiavoogude juhtimiseks ja optimeerimiseks mikrovõrkudes, ning uudsete paindlikkusteenuste ja -toodete arendamisele. Samuti uuritakse tänavavalgustustaristu rakendamisvõimalusi rohetehnoloogiate (elektersõidukid, taastuvenergia jne) laialdasemaks integratsiooniks elektrisüsteemi. Metroloogia valdkonna teadustöö on fokusseeritud peamiselt elektervalgustuses ja tööstusseadmete diagnostikas oluliste mõõtemeetodite arendusele. Elektervalgustuses uuritakse uute valgustustehnoloogiate mõju inimesele ja keskkonnale (sh liiklusohutusele), töötatakse välja uusi valgustehnilisi mõõtemeetodeid, nt leedekraanide, valgusreostuse mõjude hindamiseks. Samuti uuritakse tööstusseadmete diagnostikaks sobivate mõõtemeetodite ja algoritme, et ennetada majanduslikult kulukaid rikkeid ja tõrkeid.

Projects and applications

Art of Darkness as Cultural Heritage of Urban Landscape

Team: Argo Rosin, Tarmo Korõtko, Toivo Varjas, Martin Parker

Year: 2025 - 2027

The project focuses on preserving and developing cultural heritage sites in Europe by reducing light pollution to highlight their cultural and aesthetic values while minimizing environmental impact, which is crucial for the well-being of both humans and nature. The project aims to promote innovation and attract investments in cultural heritage and the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) through conscious darkening strategies. As part of the project, a Europe-wide collaborative network (3 cities, 5 research institutions, 2 organizations) is established to carry out artistic pilot projects in cultural heritage sites across five countries. These pilot projects develop sustainable and aesthetic "darkness experiences" through co-design, engaging researchers, specialists, communities, and municipalities. The results are consolidated into a piloting model and translated into roadmaps and policy recommendations to replicate the solutions globally. The project adheres to the values of the NEB Compass and is interdisciplinary, participatory, and innovative.

Data-driven assessment of the potential and impact of energy saving flexibility technologies in buildings

Team: Konstantin Panfilov, Hans Kristjan Aljas, Kertu Lepiksaar, Kristina Vassiljeva, Aleksandr Hlebnikov, Anna Volkova, Hesham Abed Al-Same' Jamil Ali, Sreenath Sukumaran, Alo Mikola, Tarmo Korõtko, Azad Aliyev, Tuule Mall Parts, Helena Kuivjõgi, Hossein Alimohammadi, Sofia Vasman, Mahmoud Ahmed Ali Bakeer, Freddy Plaum, Eduard Petlenkov, Martin Thalfeldt, Siim Erik Pugal, Zeeshan Ali Shah, Ahmet Köse, Mohd Basit Wani, Komeil Nosrati, Saleh Ragheb Saleh Alsaleh, Janita Andrijevskaja, Argo Rosin, Aleksei Tepljakov, Ivan Sukhanov, Vahur Maask

Year: 2024 - 2028

Roughly half of the energy is consumed in buildings and therefore has high potential to reduce the climate impact and to increase the reliability of energy networks when smart solutions are used. The fastest effictive means to achieve this is the use of numerous energy meters and sensors for smart control of building service systems. In this project, we map smart energy-efficiency and flexibility technologies with the highest potentias, describe the meters and sensors required for the applications and develop guidelines for constructing and renovating buildings for technology readiness. This reduces the cost of integrating the smart services with buildings and increases the overall potential of market uptake. We create models to assess the impact of these smart services for more effective R&D and for reliable assessment of the impact of the services. We will develop new services in cooperation with the companies and students of TalTech to conquer the world.

Research and development of novel applications for community and small-scale energy systems

Team: Mitra Nabian Dehaghani, Wolfgang Dieter Gerstlberger, Kevin Räpo, Wolfgang Dieter Gerstlberger, Jaakob Lambot, Alexander Varushchenkov, Heiko Põdersalu, Narmin Eynizada, Arqum Shahid, Üllas Ehrlich, Younes Zahraoui, Kevin Räpo, Julius Välja, Furqan Amjad, Indrek Möldre, Tarmo Korõtko, Freddy Plaum, Freddy Plaum, Merilin Metsik

Year: 2023 - 2029

The project aims to enhance private sector and community involvement in transitioning to a carbon-neutral energy system in Ida-Viru through small-scale energy solutions. Objectives are achieved by (a) economically feasible implementation with AI and digital tools, (b) simplified deployment of renewable energy technologies and (c) targeted collaboration with local businesses. Project outcomes include (a) modern laboratory conditions at Virumaa College; (b) three defended doctoral theses; (c) disseminated research through 5 high-level research publications and 1 patent application; (d) strengthened regional business cooperation through R&D contracts amounting to €100k; (e) customised service offerings that cover needs of regional companies. Project outcomes impact the region with increased research competence, quality, and visibility in small and community energy while enhancing research accessibility for the region's stakeholders.

Research and Development of Novel Renewable Energy and Flexibility Technologies

Team: Martin Parker, Hans Tiismus, Argo Rosin, Merilin Metsik, Md Asif Abbas, Lauri Kütt, Aiko Liisa Olek, Freddy Plaum, Aiko Liisa Olek, Vahur Maask, Sergei Jaruškin, Heiko Põdersalu, Victor Astapov, Hannes Agabus, Zeeshan Ali Shah, Trevor Uuna, Vahur Maask, Lauri Kütt

Year: 2023 - 2029

The aim of the project is to increase regional scientific competence and its availability, which allows to increase the engagement of the private sector in reaching the transition to a carbon-neutral energy system through the adoption and integration of new renewable energy and power system flexibility technologies into buildings and the distribution network. Project outcomes include a) modern laboratory equipment at Virumaa College, which will make it possible to offer greater economic/social benefits for the private sector; b) 3 doctoral theses are defended; c) greater international visibility in the form of 5 peer-reviewed high-level scientific publications and one patent application; d) strengthened regional business cooperation through R&D contracts amounting to € 120k; e) new customized services for companies. The growth of regional competence helps accelerate the deployment of renewable energy sources and flexibility technologies to meet the goals of ENMAK 2035 and REKK 2030.

Renewable ENergy-based Positive Homes

Team: Tarmo Korõtko, Elisa Iliste, Lill Sarv, Targo Kalamees, Ioannis Lykouras, Ergo Pikas, Daniel Lõhmus, Ioannis Lykouras, Kalle Kuusk, Anti Hamburg

Year: 2023 - 2026

RENplusHOMES (REN+HOMES) overall objective is to develop a universal methodology for positive energy homes & residential districts, to facilitate the transition to climate-neutral residential buildings. The methodological approach will be adapted and tested in 4 EU countries and under different climates (Spain, Estonia, Austria, Romania), both in new construction as well as in renovated buildings. REN+HOMES aims to contribute to a sustainable transition by not only reducing carbon emissions but also addressing resource scarcity and energy poverty. In this respect, stakeholders are involved through education and participation programmes.