The APET Group (Applied Power Electronics Technology), established in 2012, has extensive experience in fields such as power electronics, renewable energy, and power quality, using analysis, modeling, and simulation tools.

The group has experience in regional and national projects, with nearly 15 projects led, and a strong track record of collaboration with companies, contributing to the control and optimization of electrical and electronic systems, supporting the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency.

The work carried out supports sectors such as mining, metallurgy, transportation, and the naval industry. In addition, the group stands out as a high‑potential growth group due to its research trajectory.

More information:
https://portalcientifico.uvigo.gal/grupos/17802/detalle

Jesús Doval Gandoy - jdoval@uvigo.gal

Research areas

Transport

Transport
Energy

Energy
Electronics and Automation

Electronics and Automation
Sustainability and natural resources

Sustainability and natural resources

Research topics

  • Electronic systems for power supply, backup, and electric power conversion.
  • Power electronic systems for mobility and transport applications.
  • Fault-tolerant electric drives.
  • Power electronic systems for electric power transmission and distribution applications.
  • Grid-forming converters (GFM) and grid-following converters (GFL).

Notable Technologies

  • Test benches for electrical machines: four benches with brakes and machines of 3.7 kW, 5 kW and 10 kW, equipped with torque and speed measurement.
  • Multiphase machines available for testing.
  • Induction machines with 5, 6, 9 and 12 phases (symmetric and asymmetric configurations).
  • Permanent magnet synchronous machines with 6, 9 and 12 phases.
  • Synchronous reluctance machine.