Background

Neal has over 15 years’ experience in the power and energy sector.  Initially in the design of appliance power supplies and latterly as the lead on projects in the electricity distribution and off-grid power sectors. These projects have investigated innovative methods to integrate generation, storage and demand technologies that can cost-efficiently decarbonise the power sector. His methods include analysis, modelling, simulation, experimentation in energy labs and demonstration activities in real settings.

This work has developed a keen understanding of the need for careful planning of energy systems, to maximise the integration of demand and generation technologies within the energy system and to operate these assets effectively for multiple stakeholders.

He develops new ideas, seeks funding, manages researchers and collaborates with partners. He teaches electrical engineering to undergraduate and postgraduate students and supervises research students.   

Education

PhD, Glasgow University, 2002. Dynamics of ions and neutral particles in the sheath region of processing plasmas.

BEng, Glasgow University, 1997. Electronics with Music.

Research

Teaching

Degree Programme Director

Power Engineer Integrated Degree Apprenticeship

Taught modules

SFY0012 -- Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Module Leader -- 100%

SPG8024 -- Quantifying Energy Decision Making, Module Leader -- 67%

EEE8083 -- Smart Grids, Lecturer -- 40%

EEE8157 -- Renewable Energy Systems and Smart Grids, Lecturer -- 33%

CEG8431 -- Technologies for Future Mobility -- 5%

Project supervision

Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng and MEng Stage-3 projects

REEM/Reflex MSc dissertations

Student opportunities

University representative for the IET Power Academy scholarship programme

Publications

• Teo TT, Logenthiran T, Woo WL, Abidi K, Wade NS, Greenwood DM, Patsios C, John T, Taylor PC. Optimization of Fuzzy Energy Management System for Grid-Connected Microgrid Using NSGA-II. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics 2021, 51(11), 5375-5386.
• Andriunas I, Milojevic Z, Wade N, Das P. Physics-Based Thermal Degradation Modelling of Lithium-Ion Batteries. In: Oxford Battery Modelling Symposium. 2020, University of Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Royapoor M, Du H, Wade N, Goldstein M, Roskilly T, Taylor P, Walker S. Carbon mitigation unit costs of building retrofits and the scope for carbon tax, a case study. Energy and Buildings 2019, 203, 109415.
• Webb C, Zangiabadi M, Palacin R, Wade N. Integration of Electric Vehicles and Rail through Park-and-Ride Infrastructure. In: 25th International Conference & Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED). 2019, Madrid: AIM.
• Lei L, Elgendy M, Wade N, Ethni S. Power sharing between parallel inverters by using droop control with a secondary control loop. In: 10th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG). 2019, Xi'an, China: IEEE.
• Spiliopoulos N, Rajarathnam U, Giaouris D, Taylor P, Wade N. Resilience improvement from P2P EMS in microgrids considering faults, carbon emissions and economic benefits. In: 25th International Conference & Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2019). 2019, Madrid: AIM.
• Wade N, Mullen C, Zangiabadi M, Feeney M, Carpenter R, Jakeman N, Carpenter O. Smart-hubs- DC interconnection and management of PV, EV and ESS. In: 25th International Conference & Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED). 2019, Madrid: AIM.
• Mullen C, Wade NS. State estimation of energy measurements for enhanced trust in distributed ledger applications on rural microgrids. In: PES/IAS PowerAfrica. 2019, Abuja, Nigeria, Nigeria: IEEE.
• Edwards G, Dent C, Wade N. Challenges for probabilistic generation adequacy assessment in Sub-Saharan Africa. In: IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting. 2018, Chicago, IL, USA: IEEE Computer Society.
• Crossland AF, Jones D, Wade NS, Walker SL. Comparison of the Location and Rating of Energy Storage for Renewables Integration in Residential Low Voltage Networks with Overvoltage Constraints. Energies 2018, 11(8), 2041.
• Wade NS, Greenwood DM, Papadopoulos P, Keramisanos C, Laguna A. Forecasting and optimisation for multi-purpose application of energy storage systems to deliver grid services: case study of the smarter network storage project. In: Zobaa, AF; Ribeiro, PF; Aleem, SH; Afifi, SN, ed. Energy Storage at Different Voltage Levels: Technology, integration, and market aspects. London, UK: IET, 2018.
• Lei Li, Elgendy M, Wade N, Ethni S, Hasanien H. Power sharing between parallel inverters in microgrid by improved droop control. In: 53rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). 2018, Glasgow, UK: IEEE.
• Greenwood DM, Wade NS, Papadopoulos P, Heyward N, Taylor PC. A Probabilistic Method combining Electrical Energy Storage and Real-Time Thermal Ratings to defer Network Reinforcement. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy 2017, 8(1), 374-384.
• Edwards G, Dent C, Wade NS. Assessing the Potential Impact of Grid-Scale Variable Renewable Energy on the Reliability of Electricity Supply in Kenya. IDS Bulletin 2017, 48(5-6), 29-48.
• Spiliopoulos N, Wade N, Giaouris D, Taylor P, Rajarathnam U. Benefits of lithium-ion batteries for domestic users under TOU tariffs. In: 52nd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). 2017, Heraklion, Greece: IEEE.
• Neaimeh M, Wade N, Blake S, Taylor P. Charge control of second life EV batteries on the DC link of a back-to-back converter. In: 24th International Conference & Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED). 2017, Glasgow: IET.
• Greenwood D, Wade N, Davison P, Taylor P, Papadopoulos P. Combining Energy Storage and Real-Time Thermal Ratings to Solve Distribution Network Problems: Benefits and Challenges. In: 24th International Conference on Electricity Distribution. 2017, Glasgow: CIRED.
• Jenkins MJ, Patsios C, Taylor P, Olabisi O, Wade N, Blythe PT. Creating virtual energy storage systems from aggregated smart charging electric vehicles. CIRED, Open Access Proceedings Journal 2017, 2017(1), 1664-1668.
• Boait P, Gammon R, Advani V, Wade N, Greenwood D, Davison P. ESCoBox: A Set of Tools for Mini-Grid Sustainability in the Developing World. Sustainability 2017, 9(5), 1-15.
• Greenwood DM, Wade NS, Taylor PC, Papadopoulos P, Heyward N, Alilat S. A Forecasting, Optimization and Scheduling System for Energy Storage Systems in Distribution Networks. In: IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting 2016. 2016, Boston, MA, USA: IEEE Power and Energy Society.
• Patsios C, Wu B, Chatzinikolaou E, Rogers DJ, Wade N, Brandon NP, Taylor P. An integrated approach for the analysis and control of grid connected energy storage systems. Journal of Energy Storage 2016, 5, 48-61.
• Davison PJ, Greenwood DM, Wade NS. Data mining of remote monitored stand–alone Solar PV Systems for State of Health Estimation. In: IEEE PES PowerAfrica. 2016, Livingstone, Zambia: IEEE.
• McDonald SP, Wade N, Cooper I, Heyward N, Morgan I, Madera M. Electromagnetic compatibility for large scale electrical energy storage. In: 8th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2016). 2016, Glasgow, UK: Institution of Engineering and Technology.
• McDonald SP, Wade NS, Cooper I, Heyward N, Morgan I, Madera M. Electromagnetic Compatibility for Large Scale Electrical Energy Storage. In: The 8th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2016). 2016, Glasgow, UK: IET.
• Taylor P, Patsios C, Munoz-Vaca S, Greenwood D, Wade N. Energy Storage Integration. In: Letcher, TM, ed. Storing Energy: With Special Reference to Renewable Energy Sources. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier, 2016, pp.433-476.
• Greenwood DM, Davison PJ, Duby S, Wade NS. Methods and Applications for Electricity Demand Disaggregation in Developing Countries. In: IEEE PES PowerAfrica 2016. 2016, Livingstone, Zambia: IEEE.
• Mullen C, Wade NS, Olabisi O, Taylor PC. The impact of the coincidence of STOR and triad events on STOR provider's net-income considering load recovery characteristics. In: CIRED Workshop. 2016, Helsinki, Finland: Institution of Engineering and Technology.
• Crossland AF, Anuta OH, Wade NS. A socio-technical approach to increasing the battery lifetime of off-grid photovoltaic systems applied to a case study in Rwanda. Renewable Energy 2015, 83, 30-40.
• Blake SR, Davison PJ, Greenwood DM, Wade NS. Climate change risks in electricity networks. Infrastructure Asset Management 2015, 2(2), 42-51.
• Wang L, Liang DH, Crossland AF, Taylor PC, Jones D, Wade NS. Coordination of Multiple Energy Storage Units in a Low Voltage Distribution Network. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 2015, 6(6), 2906-2918.
• Lyons PF, Wade NS, Jiang T, Taylor PC, Hashiesh F, Michel M, Miller D. Design and analysis of electrical energy storage demonstration projects on UK distribution networks. Applied Energy 2015, 137, 677-691.
• Crossland AF, Wade NS, Jones D. Extraction of 9,163 real LV network models from DNO GIS database to assess overvoltage from PV and consequent mitigation measures. In: CIRED 23rd International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution. 2015, Lyon, France.
• Greenwood DM, Wade NS, Heyward N, Mehta P, Papadopoulos P, Taylor PC. Scheduling power and energy resources in the Smarter Network Storage project. In: CIRED 23rd International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution. 2015, Lyon, France: IET.
• Anuta OH, Taylor PC, Jones D, McEntee T, Wade NS. An international review of the implications of regulatory and electricity market structures on the emergence of grid scale electricity storage. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 2014, 38, 489-508.
• Anuta OH, Barteczko-Hibbert C, Wade NS. Future low carbon technologies, impacts and energy storage solutions on UK distribution networks. In: CIRED Workshop. 2014, Rome, Italy: CIRED.
• Crossland AF, Jones D, Wade NS. Planning the location and rating of distributed energy storage in LV networks using a genetic algorithm with simulated annealing. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems 2014, 59, 103-110.
• Mullen C, Taylor PC, Thornley V, Wade NS. Use of standby generation for reduction of transmission network charges for half-hourly metered customers. In: 2014 49th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). 2014, Cluj-Napoca, Romania: IEEE Computer Society.
• Wade NS, Wang K, Michel M, Willis T. Demonstration of a 200 kW/200 kWh energy storage system on an 11kV UK distribution feeder. In: 2013 4th IEEE/PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT EUROPE). 2013, Lyngby, Denmark: IEEE.
• Lang P, Michel M, Wade NS, Grunbaum R, Larsson T. Dynamic energy storage - Field operation experience. In: 2013 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting (PES). 2013, Vancouver, BC: IEEE.
• McEwan C, Bek D, Wade N, Szablewski M, Halliday D, Crossland A, Anuta O, Rosenberg Z. Sustainable Solar Energy for Rural Development in South Africa: Project Stakeholder Report. University of Durham: Durham Energy Institute, 2013.
• Lang P, Michel M, Wade NS, Grunbaum R, Larsson T. Dynamic energy storage — A UK first. In: 10th IET International Conference on AC and DC Power Transmission (ACDC 2012). 2012, Birmingham, UK: IET.
• Wade NS, Short TD. Optimization of a linear actuator for use in a solar powered water pump. Solar Energy 2012, 86(3), 867–876.
• Anuta OH, Crossland AF, Jones D, Wade NS. Regulatory and financial hurdles for the installation of energy storage in UK distribution networks. In: CIRED 2012 Workshop: Integration of Renewables into the Distribution Grid. 2012, Lisbon, Portugal: IET.
• Lang P, Wade NS, Taylor PC. UK Deploys Battery Storage. Transmission & Distribution World 2012, 64(1), 56-62.
• Lawson MJ, Taylor PC, Bell S, Miller D, Wade NS. An interdisciplinary method to demand side participation for deferring distribution network reinforcement. In: 2nd IEEE PES International Conference and Exhibition on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT Europe). 2011, Manchester, UK: IEEE.
• Xu Tau, Wade N, Davidson EM, Taylor PC, McArthur SDJ, Garlick WG. Case-Based Reasoning for Coordinated Voltage Control on Distribution Networks. Electric Power Systems Research 2011, 81(12), 2088-2098.
• Lang P, Wade N, Taylor P, Jones P, Larsson T. Early findings of an energy storage practical demonstration. In: 21st International Conference on Electricity Distribution. 2011, Frankfurt, Germany: IET.
• Chen M, Yu L, Wade NS, Liu X, Liu Q, Yang F. Investigation on the faulty state of DFIG in a microgrid. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 2011, 26(7), 1913 -1919.
• Taylor PC, Xu T, Wade NS, Prodanovic M, Silversides R, Green T, Davidson EM, McArthur S. Distributed voltage control in AuRA-NMS. In: 2010 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting. 2010, Minneapolis, MN: IEEE.
• Wade NS, Taylor PC, Lang PD, Jones PR. Evaluating the benefits of an electrical energy storage system in a future smart grid. Energy Policy 2010, 38(11), 7180-7188.
• Wade NS, Taylor PC, Lang P, Svensson J. Energy storage for power flow management and voltage control on an 11kV UK distribution network. In: 20th International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution. 2009, Prague, Czech Republic: IET.
• Wade NS, Short TD. The performance of a new positive displacement pump targeted to improve rural water supplies. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy 2007, 221(8), 1163-1171.