Rui Castro

Rui Castro is a Full Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon), and a researcher at INESC-ID. He specializes in Power Systems, Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, and Smart Grids. His research focuses on integrating renewables into energy systems, optimizing offshore wind farms, hydrogen technologies, and grid stability. Professor Castro has authored books like Engineering of Power Systems Economics and Electricity Production from Renewables, and over 100 peer-reviewed papers. He leads industry projects with EDP, REN, and ERSE, addressing energy transition challenges. His work spans energy policy, grid modernization, and sustainable solutions for remote communities. Supervising numerous MSc and PhD students, he emphasizes practical applications of renewable energy technologies and energy market frameworks. Key achievements include pioneering hydrogen-based storage solutions and advancing robotized O&M practices for offshore wind farms.

Research Interests

• Power Systems and Grid Integration of Renewables
• Offshore Wind and Hydrogen Technologies
• Smart Grids, Energy Storage, and Battery Systems
• Electric Vehicles and Demand Response
• Energy Policy and Market Mechanisms

Key Contributions

• Developed frameworks for optimizing offshore wind farm layouts and robotized maintenance.
• Advanced green hydrogen production and oxygen valorization strategies.
• Modelled energy communities and self-consumption schemes in Europe.
• Published influential works on energy storage systems and grid stability.

Grants and Projects

Collaborations with EDP, Portugal's Transmission System Operator (REN), and Energy Regulator (ERSE) have shaped national energy policies. His projects include geospatial analysis for renewable-to-hydrogen systems and PPA frameworks for mitigating electricity price risks.

Labs and Teams

Leads research teams at INESC-ID and Técnico Lisboa, focusing on renewable energy integration, smart grids, and sustainable technologies. Active in international collaborations across Europe, South America, and Africa.