Publications
Conference Paper
Design and Validation of a Flexible Digital Platform Integrating Heterogeneous Measurement Information
R. Plamanescu et al., “Design and Validation of a Flexible Digital Platform Integrating Heterogeneous Measurement Information,” 2025 IEEE 15th International Workshop on Applied Measurements for Power Systems (AMPS), Bucharest, Romania, 2025, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/AMPS66841.2025.11219961.
Conference Paper
Integration of PMUs into MV Distribution Networks: Framework Development and Applications
V. Krcal, M. Vrtal, D. Topolanek, P. Toman, J. Grossmann, R. Hruza, R. Plamanescu “Integration of PMUs into MV Distribution Networks: Framework Development and Applications,” 2025 IEEE 15th International Workshop on Applied Measurements for Power Systems (AMPS), Bucharest, Romania, 2025, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/AMPS66841.2025.11219913.
Conference Paper
Power Flow Variability Index in a Transmission Grid
A. P. Brîncoveanu, R. C. Opreanu, A. -M. Dumitrescu and M. Albu, “Power Flow Variability Index in a Transmission Grid,” 2025 IEEE 15th International Workshop on Applied Measurements for Power Systems (AMPS), Bucharest, Romania, 2025, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/AMPS66841.2025.11219917.
Conference Paper
Estimators of Frequency Variability in Low Inertia Systems
A. P. Brincoveanu, R. Cristian OPREANU, R. Plămănescu, A. -M. Dumitrescu, M. Albu and H. Kirkham, “Estimators of Frequency Variability in Low Inertia Systems,” 2025 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), Chemnitz, Germany, 2025, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/I2MTC62753.2025.11079105, WOS:001554207900171
Conference Paper
Advanced Energy Data Utilization for Campus Grid Analysis
R. Dvorak, M. Vrtal, V. Krcal, P. Toman, R. Plamanescu and M. Albu, “Advanced Energy Data Utilization for Campus Grid Analysis,” 2025 25th International Scientific Conference on Electric Power Engineering (EPE), Prague, Czech Republic, 2025, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/EPE67256.2025.11127033, WOS:001575469500021
Conference Paper
Enhanced control for microgrids with HIL and PHIL experiments
Radu PLĂMĂNESCU, Alkistis KONTOU, Panos KOTSAMPOPOULOS, Mihaela ALBU, Nikos HATZIARGYRIOU, “ Enhanced control for microgrids with HIL and PHIL experiments” – Poster, Shenzen-Macao 2025 Symposium on Microgrids. [Online], available at: https://microgrid-symposiums.org/
Press Article
Eforturi de cercetare pentru microrețele și comunități energetice în România - Research efforts for Microgrids and energy communities in Romania
This article was published in VoltA, the first technical journal of CIGRE Romania. VoltA is a technical magazine that highlights major national and international research and projects in the field of power systems. Its purpose is to popularize and explain new technologies, technical approaches, and investment projects to specialists in the energy sector. This article presents the research efforts carried out within ongoing projects, including INFUSE.
Journal Paper
Increasing Photovoltaic Systems Efficiency Through the Implementation of Statistical Methods
D.A. Sima, E. Tudor, L.A. El-Leathey, G. Cîrciumaru, M.G. Matache, “Increasing Photovoltaic Systems Efficiency Through the Implementation of Statistical Methods”, Applied Sciences, May 9th 2025, Volume 15, Issue 10, 5300, pp. 1-19, DOI 10.3390/app15105300, WOS:001495766200001
Journal Paper
Application of Electronic Optimizers to Enhance the Operational Safety of Photovoltaic Installations in Residential Areas
D.A. Sima, E. Tudor, L.A. El-Leathey, G. Cîrciumaru, I. Vasile, I. Grecu, Electronics, August 19th 2025, Volume 14, Issue 14, 3290, pp. 1-16, DOI 10.3390/electronics14163290, WOS: 001557473900001.
Journal Paper
Low Head Micro-Hydro Turbines Used for Efficiency Increase of Solar Powered Irrigation Systems
R.A. Chihaia, G. Cîrciumaru, S. Nicolaie, L.A. El-Leathey, N. Tănase, C. Dumitru, Low Head Micro-Hydro Turbines Used for Efficiency Increase of Solar Powered Irrigation Systems, INMATEH – Agricultural Engineering, Vol. 75, No. 1 / 2025, pp. 1028-1039, DOI: DOI10.35633/inmateh-75-86, WOS:001476008300016
Conference Paper
Digital Twin for PV Power Plants
Andreea El-Leathey, Rareș Chihaia, Alexandru Constantin, Paula Angheliță, Gabriela Cîrciumaru, “Digital Twin for PV Power Plants” – Poster, Shenzen-Macao 2025 Symposium on Microgrids. [Online], available at: https://microgrid-symposiums.org/
Conference Paper
Estimation of the LV Power Profiles Variability Using the Goodness of Fit Approach
A. P. Brîncoveanu, E. Fiorentis, R. Plamanescu, A. -M. Dumitrescu and M. Albu, “Estimation of the LV Power Profiles Variability Using the Goodness of Fit Approach,” 2024 IEEE 14th International Workshop on Applied Measurements for Power Systems (AMPS), Caserta, Italy, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/AMPS62611.2024.10706674, WOS:001261521400196
Conference Paper
Leveraging the Rate of Change of Active Power for Enhanced Event Identification
R. Plamanescu and M. Albu, “Leveraging the Rate of Change of Active Power for Enhanced Event Identification,” 2024 International Conference on Smart Grid Synchronized Measurements and Analytics (SGSMA), Washington, DC, USA, 2024, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/SGSMA58694.2024.10571474, WOS:001260341500021.
Conference Paper
Applications of point on wave measurements for modelling the energy transfer in emerging distribution grids
Radu Opreanu, Radu Plămănescu, “Applications of point on wave measurements for modelling the energy transfer in emerging distribution grids”, Regional South East European Conference (RSEEC) 2024, Timișoara, România, pp. 252-259, ISSN 3061 – 3701 ISSN – L 3061 – 3701.
Invited Presentation and Poster
Exploiting flexibility under regulatory constraints in a microgrid with highly variable power profiles
Radu Plămănescu, Mihaela Albu, “ Exploiting flexibility under regulatory constraints in a microgrid with highly variable power profiles” – Poster, The 5th International Conference on Solar Technologies and Hybrid Mini-Grids to improve energy access – S-@ccess 2024. [Online], available at: https://energy-access-conferences.com/
Journal Publication
Variability Assessment of Net Power Profiles for Prosumers with PV Generation
A. P. Brîncoveanu, R. Plămănescu, A. -M. Dumitrescu and M. Albu, “Variability assessment of net power profiles for prosumers with PV generation” U.P.B. Sci. Bull.