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Research interests
My main research interests are in Artificial Intelligence applications in Power Systems. Most recently, I have been involved in projects regarding reliability studies in both transmission, distribution and local level; Microgrid technologies and operations; and DC distribution networks.
Short bio
Sergio Ricardo da Motta Pires (Sergio Motta) is originally from the sunny Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, in the Northeast of Brazil. He got a BSc. in Electrical Engineering from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte in 2014, after one year of exchange studies in Renewable Energies at University of Dundee, Scotland, in 2013. After obtaining his bachelor's degree, Sergio worked as a lecturer and assistant researcher before going once again abroad to pursue his Masters studies. Sergio completed his MSc. in Smart Electrical Networks and Systems (SENSE) from InnoEnergy Master School, with a double-degree from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Sweden and the Polytechnical University of Catalunya (UPC) in Spain. He continued his career in research in the field of Smart Grids, joining VTT's Power Systems and Renewables team in 2018 as a Research Scientist.
Education/Academic qualification
Engineering and engineering trades, Master, KTH Royal Institute of Technology
1 Aug 2015 → 1 Oct 2017
Award Date: 1 Dec 2017
Engineering and engineering trades, Bachelor, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
1 Jan 2009 → 27 Feb 2014
Award Date: 27 Feb 2014
Engineering and engineering trades, Doctorate
1 Aug 2019 → …
Skills and expertise
- Artificial Intelligence
- Microgrids
- DC systems
- Power System Reliability
- Data Analysis
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SA Analytics: Adaptive data analytics and modelling for flexible power systems
Mäki, K., Järventausta, P., Niska, H., Koponen, P., Ikäheimo, J., Motta, S., Kiljander, J., Kuusela, P., Koskela, J. J., Hilden, A., Pakonen, P., Mutanen, A. & Brester, C.
1/09/19 → 31/08/23
Project: Academy of Finland project
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EU-SysFlex: Pan-European system with an efficient coordinated use of flexibilities for the integration of a large share of RES
Bluemink, G., Evens, C., Divshali, P. H. & Motta, S.
1/11/17 → 31/10/21
Project: EU project
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BESS&DR: Large-scale BESS and Industrial Demand Response alternatives for System Protection Reserves
Motta, S., Aro, M., Evens, C., Ikäheimo, J., Hentunen, A. & Mäki, K.
1/03/20 → 1/06/20
Project: Other
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CapFor: CapFor Online
Motta, S., Rinne, E., Kiljander, J. & Takalo-Mattila, J.
14/02/18 → 30/06/18
Project: Consultancy
Research Output
- 3 Conference article in proceedings
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Cost-benefit analysis of battery energy storage in electric power grids: Research and practices
Sperstad, I. B., Istad, M., Sale, H., Korpås, M., Oleinikova, I., Hänninen, S., Motta, S., Panagiotou, K., Papadimitriou, C., Efthymiou, V., Træholt, C. & Marinelli, M., 26 Oct 2020, 2020 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT-Europe). IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, p. 314-318 9248895. (IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
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Assessing Topology Efficiency in Residential Microgrids
Motta, S., Alahäivälä, A., Kulmala, A., Mäki, K., Cho, Y., Cho, J., Kim, H. & Kim, J., 2019, 25th International Conference on Electricity Distribution: CIRED 2019. AIM - Association des Ingénieurs de Montefiore, 866Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
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Modelling and Control of DC Microgrids in Residential Buildings
Motta, S., Alahäivälä, A., Divshali, P., Pasonen, R., Kulmala, A., Mäki, K., Cho, Y. & Kim, H., Jun 2019, 25th International Conference on Electricity Distribution: CIRED 2019. AIM - Association des Ingénieurs de Montefiore, 5 p. 867Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
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