This postdoctoral position is part of the Interreg Sudoe-funded AgroSOL project, which unites partners from Spain, France, and Portugal. Its core mission is to develop and implement innovative agrivoltaic production models that enhance the sustainability and economic viability of small and medium-sized farms, while strengthening the resilience of rural areas in Southern Europe.
The successful candidate will focus on designing smart agrivoltaic production models and advanced Energy Management Systems tailored for small and medium-sized farms. She/he will join the Renewable Energy Integration (IEnR) team at ESTIA-Research and may also contribute to teaching activities within the engineering program.
Key responsibilities:
·Collecting baseline data from agrivoltaic and renewable sources and defining technical requirements for microgrid EMS and hydrogen storage.
·Developing AI-based predictive models (energy, weather, crop growth) and designing an optimized EMS architecture, including hydrogen storage scenarios.
·Simulating renewable integration and hydrogen storage performance using the ENERGEA platform.
·Testing the EMS at a French pilot site and assessing its technical, economic, and environmental impacts.