Harald Kirchsteiger

Harald Kirchsteiger is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Wels, affiliated with the Research Center Wels and the ASiC Center of Excellence Energy. His research focuses on energy management systems, renewable energy integration, and model predictive control for energy systems. He leads and participates in multiple EU-funded projects including RESINET (resilience of energy grids), InduGrid (industrial microgrids), and HyBRID (hydrogen applications).

His work addresses challenges in grid stability, battery optimization, and energy storage solutions. Recent projects involve developing predictive control models for photovoltaic systems and optimizing nonlinear energy management problems. He has authored over 40 publications with an h-index of 12, focusing on smart grid technologies and energy efficiency.

Key research areas include distributed energy systems, battery inverter efficiencies, and energy resilience strategies. Collaborations span academic and industrial partners across Europe, addressing challenges in decarbonization and grid modernization.