Tajana Nepal is a PhD researcher at the University of South‑Eastern Norway, nearing completion of her doctoral work.
Her research focuses on modelling and control of variable‑speed hydropower plants for grid support.
- Industry relevance tags: Energy systems, Power grid stability, Renewable integration
- Core research problem: How variable-speed hydropower plants can be modeled and controlled to provide grid support and improve power system stability under increasing renewable energy penetration.
“How can hydropower actively support a more flexible and stable grid?”
Tajana Nepal, The Short Version
- University: University of South‑Eastern Norway
Tajana Nepal is completing her PhD on variable‑speed hydropower and grid support.
Her work contributes to understanding how hydropower plants can enhance power system flexibility.
She is interested in industry connections within power generation and distribution.
Poetry and reflection inspire her outside academic work.
Hydropower and Grid Flexibility
Tajana’s doctoral research examines how variable‑speed hydropower plants can be modelled and controlled to provide grid support services.
Her work addresses the growing need for flexibility in electricity systems with high shares of renewable energy.
Industry‑Oriented Outlook
She is particularly interested in connecting with companies involved in power generation, transmission, and distribution, and in understanding how her research can be applied in real‑world energy systems.
Personal Inspiration
Outside research, Tajana finds inspiration in poetry and reflective practices. Looking ahead, she hopes to further develop managerial, communication, and software skills to support her transition beyond the PhD.