Validation testing for sector coupling applications

The development of new concepts for integrated energy systems that enable the cross-sectoral coupling of the traditional energy domains is considered a key challenge for the energy transition. However, the vast majority of laboratories and testbeds focus on domain-specific applications. Therefore, the validation of cross-domain applications is not possible or only possible to a limited extent with the currently available laboratory infrastructure. The digital and physical coupling of existing (geographically separated) test stands in combination with the use of simulation models provides an efficient and cost-effective solution for testing and validating innovative concepts for integrated energy systems on a laboratory scale. AIT has experience with the implementation of such coupled environments based on open standards and open-source software.