Bidirectional wireless power transfer (BiWPT)
About the project
The BiWPT Doctoral Network on Bidirectional Wireless Power Transfer for Next-Generation Electric Mobility has a clear mission: to train a new generation of experts who possess the skills and fundamental knowledge required to effectively address the challenges of bidirectional WPT systems for electric mobility enabling vehicle-grid integration in support of Europe’s energy transition. The network will advance fundamental understanding and practical implementation of efficient, compact, and misalignment-tolerant bidirectional WPT technologies. Expected innovations include novel electromagnetic coupling and converter designs, integrated shielding concepts, and real-world demonstrators that enable seamless, efficient, and high-power electric vehicle charging and discharging.
Project Goal
The BiWPT Doctoral Network on Bidirectional Wireless Power Transfer for Next-Generation Electric Mobility has a clear mission: to train a new generation of experts who possess the skills and fundamental knowledge required to effectively address the challenges of bidirectional WPT systems for electric mobility enabling vehicle-grid integration in support of Europe’s energy transition. The network will advance fundamental understanding and practical implementation of efficient, compact, and misalignment-tolerant bidirectional WPT technologies. Expected innovations include novel electromagnetic coupling and converter designs, integrated shielding concepts, and real-world demonstrators that enable seamless, efficient, and high-power electric vehicle charging and discharging.
Achieving BiWPT’s ambitious mission demands a highly interdisciplinary approach that exceeds the capacity of any single organization. Therefore, a large, integrated training network has been established, bringing together Europe’s flagship companies and leading academic institutions. This collaboration provides the ideal framework to address the complex scientific and technological (S/T) challenges outlined below, which form the focus of the project’s four S/T work packages (WPs):
Challenge 1: Coupling
Challenge 2: Bidirectionality
Challenge 3: Integration
Challenge 4: Deployment
This WP focuses on the wireless coupling itself as the core of the bidirectional power link. Advanced electromagnetic coupling structures will be designed to enhance field confinement, transfer efficiency, compactness, and safety. The goal is to achieve scalable, misalignment-tolerant operation, establishing the physical and design principles for next-generation high-efficiency WPT systems.
Challenge 1: Coupling (WP1)
Challenge 2: Bidirectionality (WP2)
This work package investigates the design, control, and implementation of high-power bidirectional WPT converters that enable V2G functionality. It focuses on the remote electronics outside of the coupler that make bidirectionality possible. The goal is to realize bidirectional converters that respond to changes in load, coupling, and battery states, featuring adaptive control and near-field communication for stable bidirectional energy flow.
Challenge 3: Integration (WP3)
This work package focuses on the integration of WPT technology into EVs. It addresses challenges related to electromagnetic interference (EMI), unwanted radiation, and safe system integration. By developing advanced magnetic and dielectric materials, compact shielding structures, and intrinsic interference mitigation techniques, it enables low-loss, high-power, and environmentally robust WPT systems suitable for safe deployment in EVs.
Challenge 4: Deployment (WP4)
This work package focuses on translating the knowledge gained in the previous challenges into practical implementations and case studies. It addresses safety, standardization, and environmental impact considerations to ensure practical and sustainable deployment for real-world EV applications. By combining multidisciplinary modeling and hands-on testing, this WP aims to bridge the gap between fundamental research and real-world applications. It also provides guidelines and platforms to support future standardization and industry adoption of bidirectional WPT systems.
The Collaborative Journey Ahead
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