Basem Idlbi

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Employee Institut for Energy Technology and Energy Economics

Research and teaching priorities

  • Research:
  • Intelligent distribution networks and smart grids
  • Grid integration of photovoltaics, electric mobility and flexibility
  • Grid modelling, grid analysis and grid state estimation
  • Real-time simulation, hardware-in-the-loop and digital twins
  • Standardised data models and interoperability (IEC 61850, IEC 61968, IEC 61970)
  • Teaching:
  • Contribution to the courses ‘Electrical Networks’ and ‘Electrical Energy Distribution’, with a focus on grid calculation and grid analysis
  • Supervision of project work, Bachelor’s and Master’s theses in the fields of smart grids, grid simulation and the digitalisation of the energy sector

About me

I am a research assistant in the Smart Grids research group at Ulm University of Applied Sciences. My work focuses on intelligent distribution networks, smart grids, the digitalisation of the energy sector, and the integration of renewable energy sources into electricity distribution networks.

In national and international research projects, I am involved in the development of innovative methods and software solutions for the planning, analysis and operation of electricity distribution networks. My areas of specialisation include, in particular, the integration of photovoltaics, electromobility and flexibility measures, the development of standardised data models and interfaces for digital energy systems, and the application of simulation, analysis and optimisation methods for smart grid applications.

  • Since 2016: Senior Researcher and Research Associate, Energy Infrastructure Division, Smart Grids Research Group, Ulm University of Applied Sciences
  • Project management and technical coordination of various national and international research projects
  • 2012 to 2016: Research Assistant, Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology (IEE), Kassel
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, University of Kassel
  • Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Electrical Engineering, University of Damascus
  • CACTUS: Development of standardised interfaces based on the Common Information Model (CIM) and analysis of flexibility potential in distribution networks.
  • Serendi-PV: Project coordination by the THU and management of a work package on the grid integration of photovoltaic systems.
  • C/sells: Development of a real-time simulation environment for smart distribution networks and evaluation of cellular network structures.
  • ESOSEG: Development of standardised data models and data interfaces for distribution networks based on the IEC 61968 and IEC 61970 standards.
  • ERIGrid: Development and implementation of a hardware-in-the-loop environment for smart grid applications.
  • Neighbourhood Storage: Project management and development of business models for storage solutions in distribution networks.
  • MOST: Development of teaching materials and laboratory experiments for an international master’s programme in smart grids.
  • Idlbi, B.; Graeber, D.: Towards Digital Twin of Distribution Grids with High Share of Distributed Energy Systems Environment for State Estimation and Congestion Management. Energies, Vol. 19, No. 3, Article 720, 2026. DOI: 10.3390/en19030720.
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  • Langer, D. E.; Idlbi, B.; Ruf, H.; Kleiser, G.: Flexible Operation of Electrolysis under Local Conditions and its Impact on the Medium Voltage Grid: A Study Case of an Industrial Area in the City of Ulm. In: Proceedings of the International Renewable Energy Storage Conference (IRES 2022). Atlantis Highlights in Engineering, Vol. 16, pp. 267–287, 2023. DOI: 10.2991/978-94-6463-156-2_18.
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  • Chen, S.; Graeber, D.; Idlbi, B.; Heilscher, G.: Automated Data Integration of Residential and Commercial PV Systems into DSO SCADA Utilising IEC 61850 Compliant Comprehensive Data Model. In: Proceedings of the 21st Wind & Solar Integration Workshop (WIW 2022), pp. 517–525, 2022. DOI: 10.1049/icp.2022.2820.
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  • von Loeper, F.; Kirstein, T.; Idlbi, B.; Ruf, H.; Heilscher, G.; Schmidt, V.: Probabilistic Analysis of Solar Power Supply Using D-Vine Copulas Based on Meteorological Variables. In: Stochastic Models, Statistics and Their Applications. Springer, Cham, pp. 51–68, 2021. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-62732-4_3.
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  • Idlbi, B.; Stakic, D.; Casel, M.; Graeber, D.; Heilscher, G.; Fiedler, M.: Business Models and Grid Impact of Energy Storages and Controllable Loads for PV Self-Consumption at Prosumer Level. In: Proceedings of the 13th International Renewable Energy Storage Conference (IRES 2019), 2019. DOI: 10.2991/ires-19.2019.3.
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  • Chen, S.; Idlbi, B.; Stakic, D.; Heilscher, G.: Python-Wrapper zur automatisierten Datenverarbeitung, Visualisierung und Simulation von Stromnetzen, 2019.
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  • Kondzialka, C. et al.: Standardisierter Datenaustausch zwischen IT-Systemen von Verteilnetzbetreibern als Ausweg aus der Integrationsfalle, 2019.
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  • Idlbi, B.; von Appen, J.; Kneiske, T.; Braun, M.: Cost-Benefit Analysis of Battery Storage System for Voltage Compliance in Distribution Grids with High Distributed Generation. Energy Procedia, Vol. 99, pp. 215–228, 2016. DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2016.10.111.
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  • Idlbi, B.; Scheidler, A.; Stetz, T.; Braun, M.: Preemptive Network Reinforcement at LV Level Considering Uncertainty in Prediction of PV Penetration Scenarios. In: IEEE Eindhoven PowerTech 2015, pp. 1–6, 2015. DOI: 10.1109/PTC.2015.7232638.
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  • Lopez, C.; Idlbi, B.; Stetz, T.; Braun, M.: Shortening Quasi-Static Time-Series Simulations for Cost-Benefit Analysis of Low Voltage Network Operation with Photovoltaic Feed-In. In: IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT-Europe), Dortmund, 2015.
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  • Idlbi, B.; Diwold, K.; Stetz, T.; Wang, H.; Braun, M.: Cost-Benefit Analysis of Central and Local Voltage Control Provided by Distributed Generators in MV Networks. In: IEEE PowerTech Grenoble, pp. 1–6, 2013. DOI: 10.1109/PTC.2013.6652451.