Wind energy in the Baltic Sea Region
Tallinn Technical University, Department of Electrical Power Engeneering
| Original name: Tallinna Tehnikaülikool - Elektroenergeetika Instituut City: Tallinn Country: Estonia Branch: Education/Research Employees: --- Legal status: Public University Established: 1918 |
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Olev LiikWorkpackage Cooperation
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Project contact
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Olev Liik Tallinna Tehnikaülikool - Elektroenergeetika Instituut Ehitajate tee 5 EE-18086 Tallinn phone: +372 - 620 369 5 / 620 375 0 fax: +372 - 620 375 1 email: olev.liik@ttu.ee web: www.ttu.ee |
 
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Partner characterization
Tallinn Technical University, Department of Electrical Power EngineeringTallinn Technical University is committed to high level research and development in the broad fields of technology, science and management. Being the only university of technology and engineering in Estonia, Tallinn Technical University plays a notable role providing education in related fields on the undergraduate and graduate level, and conducting research and development projects for the benefit of economy and community. Tallinn Technical University offers a variety of services, know- how and other co-operation platforms to both private and public sector, building up lasting partnership ties with industry and society for realizing its innovative potential.Research and technological development is conducted by the academic structure, which is organized into 8 faculties and 6 research institutes. University employs ca 1600 persons including more than 830 persons in academic staff and it has ca 9000 students.
Department of Electrical Power Engineering is a subdivision of the Faculty of Power Engineering and it employs 20 persons, 15 of which have D.Sc or PhD degree. The department is divided into two chairs: power systems and high voltage engineering.
Main research areas of the Department of Electrical Power Engineering are:
- Optimal control, operation and planning of power plants, electrical networks and power systems,
- High-voltage engineering, electrical materials and equipment,
- Power systems economics, management and strategic planning,
- Load and consumption forecast,
- Mutual impact of energy, economy and environment,
- Integration of renewable energy sources into existing power system,
- Energy policy, legislation and standards.
