CARE Lab

Centre for Advanced Research in Energy (CARE), CFD Campus, Chiniot is focusing on addressing the Challenges faced by the Energy Sector of Pakistan that includes i.e. developing a roadmap for low cost micro grids to sustainably electrifying the remote communities, developing isolated electric vehicle charging stations and introducing low cost sodium-ion batteries in Pakistan.

Vision

To be Nationally Recognized for Choice of Research Programs as well as Vanguard Commercial Research through Purposeful Activities and Eminence of its Faculty and Graduates.

Mission

To Conduct Research in the Domestic Power Sector while Keeping Focus on Problem Solution and Upgradation of the Conventional Grids to Smart Grids in Pakistan. Aspire to Increase Synergy Between Conventional and Smart Grids by Utilizing Modern Innovative Technologies.

Completed Projects

1. Design and Development of Intelligent Hybrid Controller for Extending Microgrid

2. Variable Frequency Air Conditioner Compressor Drive

3. Development of Hybrid Energy Testbed for Remote Communities.

4. Reduction Production Loss of PV Power Plants by Mitigating the Potential Induced Degradation (PID)

5. IoT Based Distribution Transformer Designing and Health Monitoring System

6. Voltage Control of DFIG at Variable Wind Speed

7. Detection of Power Loss in Solar PV Panels using IV-Curve Tracer 8. Cost Effective Nano-Grid Controller for Distributed Solar Energy Storage for Small Homes 9. Reliable Power Generation by Zero Head Microhydro

10.Design and Development of Mobile Training Toolkit for Solar PV Systems

Future Projects

Isolated Smart Microgrids for Remote Communities and Electric Vehicles Charging by using Earth Abundant Energy Storage Materials: Planning, Design and Control
Environmentally Friendly Isolated Smart Microgrids for Coastal Islands: Planning, Design and Control