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Overview
Expertise in: - Wind turbines and their integration into the power system. HVDC systems are preferred choice for connecting large wind farms. - Future power system planning and operation. It is anticipated that the future power system will have active controllers and information and communication infrastructure which could help real time operations.
Energy and Environment
Publication
2025
- Tharumaraja, S. et al., 2025. Very short-term surplus energy forecasting for peer-to-peer energy trading in microgrids. Presented at: 5th International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) Belihuloya, Sri Lanka 19-20 February 2025. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/10962799/proceeding. IEEE. , pp.1-6. (10.1109/icarc64760.2025.10963019)
- Thilakasiri, I. et al., 2025. The influence of social interactions in mitigating psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic: a study in Sri Lanka. Frontiers in Psychology 15 1491805. (10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1491805)
- Yapa, C. et al., 2025. Empowering P2P energy networks: a blockchain-based multi-parameter reputation management system for grid enhancement. IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy 12 , pp.614-624. (10.1109/oajpe.2025.3603938)
- Yapa, C. et al., 2025. Power line monitoring-based consensus algorithm for performance enhancement of energy blockchain applications in Smart Grid 2.0. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 16 (1), pp.277-287. (10.1109/TSG.2024.3445659)
2024
- Bandara, A. et al., 2024. LSTM-Based MPPT algorithm for efficient energy harvesting of a solar PV system under different operating conditions. Electronics 13 (24) 4875. (10.3390/electronics13244875)
- Rabasoma, K. , Jenkins, N. and Ekanayake, J. 2024. Economic feasibility of using agrivoltaics for tomato farming. Food and Energy Security 13 (3) e548. (10.1002/fes3.548)
- Shukla, A. et al., 2024. Energy commitment in prosumer-centric P2P energy trading via blockchain technology. Presented at: 10th IEEE International Conference on Power Systems (ICPS) 13-15 December 2023. Proceedings 2023 10th IEEE International Conference on Power Systems (ICPS). IEEE. , pp.1-6. (10.1109/ICPS60393.2023.10428864)
- Yapa, C. et al., 2024. Utilization of a blockchainized reputation management service for performance enhancement of Smart Grid 2.0 applications. Journal of Industrial Information Integration 39 100580. (10.1016/j.jii.2024.100580)
2022
- Abdelrahim, M. et al., 2022. Techno-economic analysis of a wind-energy-based charging station for electric vehicles in high-rise buildings in Malaysia. Energies 15 (15) e5412. (10.3390/en15155412)
- Dissanayake, R. et al., 2022. Optimizing pv-hosting capacity with the integrated employment of dynamic line rating and voltage regulation. Energies 15 (22) 8537. (10.3390/en15228537)
- Jayatilaka, G. et al., 2022. Holistic interpretation of public scenes using computer vision and temporal graphs to identify social distancing violations. Applied Sciences 12 (17) e8428. (10.3390/app12178428)
- Karunarathne, E. , Wijethunge, A. and Ekanayake, J. 2022. Enhancing PV hosting capacity using voltage control and employing dynamic line rating. Energies 15 (1) 134. (10.3390/en15010134)
- Samaranayake, L. et al., 2022. Multi-terminal DC grid with wind power injection. Wind 2 (1), pp.17-36. (10.3390/wind2010002)
2021
- Chaminda Bandara, W. G. et al., 2021. A complete state estimation algorithm for a three-phase four-wire low voltage distribution system with high penetration of solar PV. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems 124 106332. (10.1016/j.ijepes.2020.106332)
- Hassan, A. J. et al., 2021. A sensitivity matrix approach using two-stage optimization for voltage regulation of LV networks with high PV penetration. Energies 14 (20) 6596. (10.3390/en14206596)
- Manamperi, D. I. and Ekanayake, J. B. 2021. Performance comparison of optimum power flow based on the sequential second-order cone programming in unbalanced low voltage distribution networks with distributed generators. International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems 31 (12) e13224. (10.1002/2050-7038.13224)
- Yapa, C. et al., 2021. Survey on blockchain for future smart grids: Technical aspects, applications, integration challenges and future research. Energy Reports 7 , pp.6530-6564. (10.1016/j.egyr.2021.09.112)
2020
- Almeida, D. et al., 2020. Generalized approach to assess and characterise the impact of solar PV on LV networks. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems 121 106058. (10.1016/j.ijepes.2020.106058)
- Chaminda Bandara, W. G. et al., 2020. Coordinated PV re-phasing: a novel method to maximize renewable energy integration in LV networks by mitigating network unbalances. Applied Energy 280 116022. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.116022)
2019
- Welikala, S. et al., 2019. Implementation of a robust real-time non-intrusive load monitoring solution. Applied Energy 238 , pp.1519-1529. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.01.167)
2018
- Liyanage, Y. S. et al., 2018. Real-time non-intrusive appliance load monitoring under supply voltage fluctuations. Presented at: 2017 Seventeenth International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer) Colombo, Sri Lanka 6-9 September 2016. Proceedings of the 2017 Seventeenth International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer). IEEE. (10.1109/ICTER.2017.8257804)
2017
- Chengshan, W. et al., 2017. Smart electricity distribution networks. CRC Press.
- Dinesh, C. et al., 2017. Non-intrusive load monitoring under residential solar power influx. Applied Energy 205 , pp.1068-1080. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.08.094)
- Jenkins, N. and Ekanayake, J. 2017. Renewable energy engineering. Cambridge University Press.
- Welikala, S. et al., 2017. Incorporating appliance usage patterns for non-intrusive load monitoring and load forecasting. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid (99)(10.1109/TSG.2017.2743760)
- Welikala, S. et al., 2017. Robust non-intrusive load monitoring (NILM) with unknown loads. Presented at: IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAfS) Galle, Sri Lanka 16-19 December 2016. 2016 IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAfS). IEEE. (10.1109/ICIAFS.2016.7946569)
2016
- Dinesh, C. et al., 2016. Non-intrusive load monitoring based on low frequency active power measurements. AIMS Energy 4 (3), pp.414-443. (10.3934/energy.2016.3.414)
- Dinesh, C. et al., 2016. Residential appliance identification based on spectral information of low frequency smart meter measurements. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 7 (6), pp.2781-2792. (10.1109/TSG.2015.2484258)
- Perera, N. et al., 2016. Thirteen-level inverter for photovoltaic applications. AIMS Energy 4 (2), pp.397-413. (10.3934/energy.2016.2.397)
- Welikala, S. et al., 2016. A real-time non-intrusive load monitoring system. Presented at: 11th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS-2016) Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India 3-4 December 2016. 2016 11th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS). IEEE. , pp.850-855. (10.1109/ICIINFS.2016.8263057)
- Wijayaratne, L. et al., 2016. Dynamic voltage control of a smart distribution transformer. Control and Intelligent Systems 44 (3), pp.86-94. (10.2316/Journal.201.2016.3.201-2756)
2015
- Licari, J. and Ekanayake, J. 2015. Coordinated inertia response from permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) based wind farms. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka 43 (4), pp.347-355. (10.4038/jnsfsr.v43i4.7969)
- Licari, J. et al., 2015. Comparison of the performance and stability of two torsional vibration dampers for variable-speed wind turbines. Wind Energy 18 (9), pp.1545-1559. (10.1002/we.1775)
- Nistor, S. et al. 2015. Capability of smart appliances to provide reserve services. Applied Energy 138 , pp.590-597. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.09.011)
- Pirouti, M. et al., 2015. Minimisation of the capital costs and energy usage in a district heating network. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy 229 (3), pp.337-347. (10.1177/0957650914563816)
2014
- Fazeli, M. et al., 2014. Exploiting PV inverters to support local voltage-A small-signal model. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion Ec 29 (2), pp.453-462. (10.1109/TEC.2014.2300012)
- Livermore, L. et al. 2014. Damping of subsynchronous resonance using a voltage source converter-based high-voltage direct-current link in a series-compensated Great Britain transmission network. IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution 8 (3), pp.542-551. (10.1049/iet-gtd.2013.0095)
- Qadrdan, M. et al. 2014. Operating strategies for a GB integrated gas and electricity network considering the uncertainty in wind power forecasts. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy 5 (1), pp.128-138. (10.1109/TSTE.2013.2274818)
2013
- Cheng, M. et al. 2013. Primary frequency response in the Great Britain power system from dynamically controlled refrigerators. Presented at: CIRED 2013 Stockholm, Sweden 10-13 June 2013.
- Egea-Alvarez, A. et al., 2013. Operation and control of VSC-HVDC multiterminal grids for offshore wind. EPE Journal 23 (2), pp.34-40.
- Licari, J. et al. 2013. Damping of torsional vibrations in a variable-speed wind turbine. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion 28 (1), pp.172-180. (10.1109/TEC.2012.2224868)
- Mu, Y. et al. 2013. Primary frequency response from electric vehicles in the Great Britain power system. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 4 (2), pp.1142-1150. (10.1109/TSG.2012.2220867)
- Nistor, S. et al. 2013. Capability of smart appliances to provide reserve services. Presented at: The 5th International Conference on Applied Energy, ICAE2013 Pretoria, South Africa 1-4 July 2013.
- Pirouti, M. et al. 2013. Energy consumption and economic analyses of a district heating network. Energy 57 , pp.149-159. (10.1016/j.energy.2013.01.065)
- Samarakoon, K. , Ekanayake, J. and Jenkins, N. 2013. Reporting available demand response. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 4 (4), pp.1842-1851. (10.1109/TSG.2013.2258045)
- Ugalde Loo, C. E. , Ekanayake, J. and Jenkins, N. 2013. State-space modeling of wind turbine generators for power system studies. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications 49 (1), pp.223-232. (10.1109/TIA.2012.2228836)
- Ugalde Loo, C. E. , Ekanayake, J. and Jenkins, N. 2013. Subsynchronous resonance in a series-compensated Great Britain transmission network. IET Generation Transmission and Distribution 7 (3), pp.209-217. (10.1049/iet-gtd.2012.0040)
2012
- Bandara, K. , Sweet, T. and Ekanayake, J. B. 2012. Photovoltaic applications for off-grid electrification using novel multi-level inverter technology with energy storage. Renewable Energy 37 (1), pp.82-88. (10.1016/j.renene.2011.05.036)
- Gerber, A. et al. 2012. A 2020 GB transmission network study using dispersed wind farm power output. Renewable Energy 37 (1), pp.124-132. (10.1016/j.renene.2011.06.004)
- Liang, J. et al. 2012. A multi-terminal HVDC transmission system for offshore wind farms with induction generators. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems 43 (1), pp.54-62. (10.1016/j.ijepes.2012.04.063)
- Licari, J. et al. 2012. Comparison of the performance of two torsional vibration dampers considering model uncertainties and parameter variation. Presented at: European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) Annual Event 2012 Copenhagen, Denmark 16-19 April 2012.
- Licari, J. et al. 2012. Torsional damping considering both shaft and blade flexibilities. Wind Engineering 36 (2), pp.181-196. (10.1260/0309-524X.36.2.181)
- Pirouti, M. et al. 2012. Optimal operation of a district heating system. Presented at: 7th Conference On Sustainable Development Of Energy, Water And Environment Systems Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia 1-7 July 2012.
- Pirouti, M. et al. 2012. Optimisation of supply temperature and mass flow rate for a district heating network. Presented at: ECOS 2012 - International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems Perugia, Italy 26-29 June 2012. Proceedings of ECOS 2012 - The 25th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems. ECOS. , pp.104(1) -104(12).
- Pirouti, M. et al. 2012. Selection of optimal pipe diameters in a district heating network using minimisation of annual total energy and exergy consumption. Presented at: The 13th International Symposium on District Heating and Cooling Copenhagen, Denmark 3-4 September 2012. 13th international symposium on district heating and cooling. District Energy Development Center. , pp.175-181.
- Samarakoon, K. , Ekanayake, J. and Jenkins, N. 2012. Investigation of Domestic Load Control to Provide Primary Frequency Response Using Smart Meters. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 3 (1), pp.282-292. (10.1109/TSG.2011.2173219)
- Thomas, L. et al., 2012. Control of electricity networks using smart meter data. Presented at: International Council on Large Electric Systems - CIGRE 2012 Paris, France 26-31 August 2012.
- Thomas, L. J. et al. 2012. Enabling distributed frequency response using smart meters. Presented at: IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe Berlin, Germany 14-17 October 2012. 2012 3rd IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT Europe). Piscataway, N.J: IEEE. , pp.1-5. (10.1109/ISGTEurope.2012.6465651)
2011
- Abeygunawardane, S. K. et al., 2011. A magnetic-core based fault current limiter for utility applications. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka 39 (3), pp.227-234. (10.4038/jnsfsr.v39i3.3626)
- Abeywardana, H. , Atputharajah, A. and Ekanayake, J. 2011. Novel technique to smooth power output of a wound rotor induction generator based wind turbine. Presented at: 2011 IEEE 6th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS) Kandy, Sri Lanka 16-19 August 2011. 2011 IEEE 6th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS). Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE. , pp.517-521. (10.1109/ICIINFS.2011.6038124)
- Awad, N. et al., 2011. Integrated operation of an energy MicroGrid with islanded electricity network. Presented at: CIRED 2011: The 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution Frankfurt, Germany 6-9 June 2011.
- Chaudry, M. et al. 2011. Smart metering and self-healing of distribution networks. Presented at: Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET) 2010 Kandy, Sri Lanka 6-9 December 2010. IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET), 2010. IEEE(10.1109/ICSET.2010.5684937)
- Ewais, A. M. et al., 2011. Influence of fixed-speed induction generator-based wind turbines on subsynchronous resonance. Presented at: 46th International Universities' Power Engineering Conference Soest, Germany 5-8 September 2011. Proceedings of the 46th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC 2011), Soest, Germany, 5-8 September 2011. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). , pp.1-6.
- Gomis-Bellmunt, O. et al., 2011. Topologies of multiterminal HVDC-VSC transmission for large offshore wind farms. Electric Power Systems Research 81 (2), pp.271-281. (10.1016/j.epsr.2010.09.006)
- Gomis-Bellmunt, O. et al., 2011. Voltage-current characteristics of multiterminal HVDC-VSC for offshore wind farms. Electric Power Systems Research 81 (2), pp.440-450. (10.1016/j.epsr.2010.10.007)
- Liang, J. et al. 2011. Operation and control of multiterminal HVDC transmission for offshore wind farms. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 26 (4), pp.2596-2604. (10.1109/TPWRD.2011.2152864)
- Livermore, L. et al. 2011. Damping of subsynchronous resonance using a vsc-hvdc link in a three machine model. Presented at: 17th Power Systems Computation Conference (PSCC'11) Stockholm, Sweden 22-26 August 2011.
- Nistor, S. et al. 2011. Cost optimization of smart appliances. Presented at: 2011 2nd IEEE PES International Conference and Exhibition on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT Europe) Manchester, UK 5-7 December 2011. Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT Europe), 2011 2nd IEEE PES International Conference and Exhibition on. IEEE. , pp.1-3. (10.1109/ISGTEurope.2011.6162808)
- Pirouti, M. et al. 2011. Optimal operation of biomass combined heat and power in spot market. Presented at: IEEE PES Trondheim PowerTech 2011 Trondheim, Norway 19 - 23 June 2011.
- Qadrdan, M. et al. 2011. Impact of wind variability on GB gas and electricity supply. Presented at: Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET), 2010 Kandy, Sri Lanka 6-9 December 2010. IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET), 2010. IEEE(10.1109/ICSET.2010.5684953)
- Rees, M. T. et al. 2011. A modular approach to integrated energy distribution system analysis. Presented at: 17th Power Systems Computation Conference Stockholm, Sweden 22-26 August 2011.
- Rees, M. T. et al. 2011. A modular approach to integrated energy distribution system analysis. Presented at: 17th Power Systems Computation Conference (PSCC'11) Stockholm, Sweden 22-26 August 2011.
- Rees, M. T. et al. 2011. A total energy approach to integrated community infrastructure design. Presented at: 2011 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting Detroit, MI, USA. 24-28 July 2011. 2011 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, Detroit, MI, 24-28 July 2011. Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE(10.1109/PES.2011.6038976)
- Samarakoon, K. et al. 2011. Use of delayed smart meter measurements for distribution state estimation. Presented at: 2011 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting Detroit, MI, USA. 24-28 July 2011. 2011 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, Detroit, MI, 24-28 July 2011. Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE(10.1109/PES.2011.6039384)
- Samarakoon, S. and Ekanayake, J. 2011. Selective load control to provide primary frequency response in the wake of introducing new large thermal power plants to Sri Lanka. Presented at: 2011 IEEE 6th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS) Kandy, Sri Lanka 16-19 August 2011. 2011 IEEE 6th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS). Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE. , pp.204-209. (10.1109/ICIINFS.2011.6038067)
- Ugalde Loo, C. and Ekanayake, J. 2011. Individual channel analysis of induction generator-based wind turbines. Presented at: 2011 IEEE 6th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS) Kandy, Sri Lanka 16-19 August 2011. 2011 IEEE 6th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS). Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE. , pp.277-282. (10.1109/ICIINFS.2011.6038080)
- Ugalde Loo, C. E. , Ekanayake, J. B. and Jenkins, N. 2011. Subsynchronous resonance on series compensated transmission lines with quadrature boosters. Presented at: 2011 IEEE PES Trondheim PowerTech the Power of Technology for a Sustainable Society Trondheim, Norway 19-23 June 2011. Proceedings of the 2011 IEEE Trondheim PowerTech, Trondheim, Norway, 19-23 June 2011. IEEE. , pp.802-808. (10.1109/PTC.2011.6019226)
- Wu, J. , Ekanayake, J. and Samarakoon, K. 2011. Frequency response from electric vehicles. Presented at: The First International Conference on Smart Grids, Green Communications and IT Energy-aware Technologies Venice/Mestre, Italy 22-27 May 2011.
2010
- Arulampalam, G. et al., 2010. Fault ride through the operation of a DFIG wind farm connected through VSC HVDC. Presented at: 5th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS) Karnataka Surathkal, India
- Awad, B. , Ekanayake, J. B. and Jenkins, N. 2010. Intelligent load control for frequency regulation in MicroGrids. Intelligent Automation and Soft Computing 16 (2), pp.303-318.
- Caliao, N. D. et al., 2010. Power oscillation damping controller for fully rated converter wind turbines. Presented at: Proceedings of the Universities Power Engineering Conference Cardiff, UKVol. 565438.
- Gerber, A. , Ekanayake, J. B. and Jenkins, N. 2010. Statistics of wind farm power output: methods and applications. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Energy 163 (4), pp.183-193. (10.1680/ener.2010.163.4.183)
- King, R. and Ekanayake, J. B. 2010. Harmonic modelling of offshore wind farms. Presented at: IEEE PES General Meeting : Power Systems Engineering in Challenging Times Minneapolis, USA(10.1109/PES.2010.5589657)
- Pirouti, M. et al. 2010. Dynamic modelling and control of a direct-combustion biomass CHP unit. Presented at: 45th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Cardiff, WalesVol. 564924.
- Qadrdan, M. et al. 2010. Impact of wind variability on GB gas and electricity supply. Presented at: IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET) Kandy, Sri Lanka 6-9 December 2010. Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET), 2010 IEEE International Conference. Piscataway: IEEE. , pp.1-6. (10.1109/ICSET.2010.5684953)
- Qadrdan, M. et al. 2010. Impact of a large penetration of wind generation on the GB gas network. Energy Policy 38 (10), pp.5684-5695. (10.1016/j.enpol.2010.05.016)
- Sun, Q. et al., 2010. Comparison of the development of Smart Grids in China and the United Kingdom. Presented at: IEEE PES Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe Göteborg, Sweden 11-13 October 2010. IEEE PES Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe, October 11-13, 2010, Gothenburg, Sweden. Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE(10.1109/ISGTEUROPE.2010.5638885)
- Ugalde Loo, C. E. and Ekanayake, J. B. 2010. State-space modelling of variable-speed wind turbines: A systematic approach. Presented at: IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies Kandy, Sri Lanka 6-9 December 2010. Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET 2010), Kandy, Sri Lanka, 6-9 December 2010. Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. , pp.333-338. (10.1109/ICSET.2010.5684454)
2009
- Chandrasena, R. P. S. et al., 2009. Design and Implementation of a Laboratory Scale VSC Controller - Practical Problems and Solutions. Presented at: Fourth IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- Ekanayake, J. B. 2009. Multi-terminal DC converters for connecting induction generator based distribution generation. Presented at: IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 28-31 December 2009. 4th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 28-31 December 2009). IEEE. , pp.466 - 471. (10.1109/ICIINFS.2009.5429815)
- Ian, M. and Ekanayake, J. B. 2009. Frequency Response from Wind Turbines. Presented at: The 44th International Universities' Engineering Conference (UPEC 2009) Glasgow, UK
- Jenkins, N. , Strbac, G. and Ekanayake, J. 2009. Distributed generation. IET Renewable Energy Series Institution of Engineering and Technology.
- Liang, J. et al. 2009. Control of multi-terminal VSC-HVDC transmission for offshore wind power. Presented at: 13th International European Power Electronics Conference and Exhibition (EPE2009) Barcelona, Spain
- Moore, I. , Ekanayake, J. B. and Jenkins, N. 2009. Control and Dynamics of Wind Turbine Generators for Existing and Future Grid Code Compliance. Journal of Energy and Environment 1 , pp.15-24.
- Ramtharan, G. et al., 2009. Fault ride through of fully rated converter wind turbines with AC and DC transmission systems. IET Renewable Power Generation 3 (4), pp.426-438. (10.1049/iet-rpg.2008.0018)
- Samarakoon, K. and Ekanayake, J. B. 2009. Demand Side Primary Frequency Response Support through Smart Meter Control. Presented at: The 44th International Universities' Power Engineering Conference (UPEC 2009) Glasgow, UK
- Samarakoon, K. and Ekanayake, J. B. 2009. Survey of frequency control methods and demand side contribution in Sri Lanka and in the UK. Presented at: 4th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS-2009) Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- Zhou, S. et al. 2009. Control of multi-terminal VSC-HVDC transmission for offshore wind power generation. Presented at: 44th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC09) Glasgow, UK
2008
- Arulampalam, A. et al., 2008. Simulated Onshore-fault Ride Through of Offshore Wind Farms Connected Through VSC HVDC. Wind Engineering 32 (2), pp.103-113. (10.1260/030952408784815781)
- Chaudry, M. , Ekanayake, J. and Jenkins, N. 2008. Optimum Control Strategy for a µCHP Unit. International Journal of Distributed Energy Resources 4 (4), pp.265-280.
- Ekanayake, J. B. 2008. A Systematic Approach for Phase-fault over-current protection Coordination of Complex Networks. International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education 45 (3), pp.229-238.
- Ekanayake, J. B. , Jenkins, N. and Strbac, G. 2008. Frequency Response from Wind Turbines. Wind Engineering 32 (6), pp.573-586. (10.1260/030952408787548811)
2007
- Ramtharan, G. , Ekanayake, J. B. and Jenkins, N. 2007. Frequency support from doubly fed induction generator wind turbines. IET Renewable Power Generation 1 (1), pp.3-9. (10.1049/iet-rpg:20060019)
2006
- Arulampalam, A. et al., 2006. Power quality and stability improvement of a wind farm using STATCOM supported with hybrid battery energy storage. IET Proceedings on Generation Transmission and Distribution 153 (6), pp.701-710. (10.1049/ip-gtd:20045269)
2005
- Anaya-Lara, O. et al., 2005. Performance of a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) during network faults. Wind Engineering 29 (1), pp.49-66. (10.1260/0309524054353728)
2004
- Cartwright, P. et al., 2004. A co-ordinated voltage control strategy for a doubly fed induction generators (DFIG) based wind farm. IEE Proceedings Generation Transmission and Distribution 151 (4), pp.495-502. (10.1049/ip-gtd:20040581)
- Ekanayake, J. B. and Jenkins, N. 2004. Comparison of the response of doubly fed and fixed-speed induction generator wind turbines to changes in network frequency. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion 19 (4), pp.800-802. (10.1109/TEC.2004.827712)
- Holdsworth, L. et al., 2004. Power system fault ride through capability of induction generator based wind turbines. Wind Engineering 28 (4), pp.399-409. (10.1260/0309524042886388)
- Holdsworth, L. , Ekanayake, J. B. and Jenkins, N. 2004. Power system frequency response from fixed speed and doubly fed induction generator-based wind turbines. Wind Energy 7 (1), pp.21-35. (10.1002/we.105)
2003
- Arulampalam, A. , Ekanayake, J. B. and Jenkins, N. 2003. Application study of a STATCOM with energy storage. IEE Proceedings Generation Transmission and Distribution 150 (3), pp.368-373. (10.1049/ip-gtd:20030232)
- Ekanayake, J. B. , Holdsworth, L. and Jenkins, N. 2003. Comparison of 5th order and 3rd order machine models for doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) wind turbines. Electric Power Systems Research 67 (3), pp.207-215. (10.1016/S0378-7796(03)00109-3)
- Ekanayake, J. B. , Holdsworth, L. and Jenkins, N. 2003. Control of DFIG wind turbines. Power Engineer 17 (1), pp.28-32.
- Ekanayake, J. B. et al. 2003. Dynamic modelling of doubly fed induction generator wind turbines. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems 18 (2), pp.803-809. (10.1109/TPWRS.2003.811178)
- Holdsworth, L. et al., 2003. Comparison of fixed speed and doubly fed induction wind turbines during power system disturbances. IEE Proceedings Generation Transmission and Distribution 150 (3), pp.343-352. (10.1049/ip-gtd:20030251)
- Holdsworth, L. et al., 2003. Direct solution method for initialising doubly fed induction wind turbines in power system dynamic models. IEE Proceedings Generation Transmission and Distribution 150 (3), pp.353-359. (10.1049/ip-gtd:20030245)
Articles
- Abdelrahim, M. et al., 2022. Techno-economic analysis of a wind-energy-based charging station for electric vehicles in high-rise buildings in Malaysia. Energies 15 (15) e5412. (10.3390/en15155412)
- Abeygunawardane, S. K. et al., 2011. A magnetic-core based fault current limiter for utility applications. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka 39 (3), pp.227-234. (10.4038/jnsfsr.v39i3.3626)
- Almeida, D. et al., 2020. Generalized approach to assess and characterise the impact of solar PV on LV networks. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems 121 106058. (10.1016/j.ijepes.2020.106058)
- Anaya-Lara, O. et al., 2005. Performance of a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) during network faults. Wind Engineering 29 (1), pp.49-66. (10.1260/0309524054353728)
- Arulampalam, A. et al., 2006. Power quality and stability improvement of a wind farm using STATCOM supported with hybrid battery energy storage. IET Proceedings on Generation Transmission and Distribution 153 (6), pp.701-710. (10.1049/ip-gtd:20045269)
- Arulampalam, A. , Ekanayake, J. B. and Jenkins, N. 2003. Application study of a STATCOM with energy storage. IEE Proceedings Generation Transmission and Distribution 150 (3), pp.368-373. (10.1049/ip-gtd:20030232)
- Arulampalam, A. et al., 2008. Simulated Onshore-fault Ride Through of Offshore Wind Farms Connected Through VSC HVDC. Wind Engineering 32 (2), pp.103-113. (10.1260/030952408784815781)
- Awad, B. , Ekanayake, J. B. and Jenkins, N. 2010. Intelligent load control for frequency regulation in MicroGrids. Intelligent Automation and Soft Computing 16 (2), pp.303-318.
- Bandara, A. et al., 2024. LSTM-Based MPPT algorithm for efficient energy harvesting of a solar PV system under different operating conditions. Electronics 13 (24) 4875. (10.3390/electronics13244875)
- Bandara, K. , Sweet, T. and Ekanayake, J. B. 2012. Photovoltaic applications for off-grid electrification using novel multi-level inverter technology with energy storage. Renewable Energy 37 (1), pp.82-88. (10.1016/j.renene.2011.05.036)
- Cartwright, P. et al., 2004. A co-ordinated voltage control strategy for a doubly fed induction generators (DFIG) based wind farm. IEE Proceedings Generation Transmission and Distribution 151 (4), pp.495-502. (10.1049/ip-gtd:20040581)
- Chaminda Bandara, W. G. et al., 2020. Coordinated PV re-phasing: a novel method to maximize renewable energy integration in LV networks by mitigating network unbalances. Applied Energy 280 116022. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.116022)
- Chaminda Bandara, W. G. et al., 2021. A complete state estimation algorithm for a three-phase four-wire low voltage distribution system with high penetration of solar PV. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems 124 106332. (10.1016/j.ijepes.2020.106332)
- Chaudry, M. , Ekanayake, J. and Jenkins, N. 2008. Optimum Control Strategy for a µCHP Unit. International Journal of Distributed Energy Resources 4 (4), pp.265-280.
- Dinesh, C. et al., 2016. Non-intrusive load monitoring based on low frequency active power measurements. AIMS Energy 4 (3), pp.414-443. (10.3934/energy.2016.3.414)
- Dinesh, C. et al., 2016. Residential appliance identification based on spectral information of low frequency smart meter measurements. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 7 (6), pp.2781-2792. (10.1109/TSG.2015.2484258)
- Dinesh, C. et al., 2017. Non-intrusive load monitoring under residential solar power influx. Applied Energy 205 , pp.1068-1080. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.08.094)
- Dissanayake, R. et al., 2022. Optimizing pv-hosting capacity with the integrated employment of dynamic line rating and voltage regulation. Energies 15 (22) 8537. (10.3390/en15228537)
- Egea-Alvarez, A. et al., 2013. Operation and control of VSC-HVDC multiterminal grids for offshore wind. EPE Journal 23 (2), pp.34-40.
- Ekanayake, J. B. 2008. A Systematic Approach for Phase-fault over-current protection Coordination of Complex Networks. International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education 45 (3), pp.229-238.
- Ekanayake, J. B. , Holdsworth, L. and Jenkins, N. 2003. Comparison of 5th order and 3rd order machine models for doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) wind turbines. Electric Power Systems Research 67 (3), pp.207-215. (10.1016/S0378-7796(03)00109-3)
- Ekanayake, J. B. , Holdsworth, L. and Jenkins, N. 2003. Control of DFIG wind turbines. Power Engineer 17 (1), pp.28-32.
- Ekanayake, J. B. et al. 2003. Dynamic modelling of doubly fed induction generator wind turbines. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems 18 (2), pp.803-809. (10.1109/TPWRS.2003.811178)
- Ekanayake, J. B. and Jenkins, N. 2004. Comparison of the response of doubly fed and fixed-speed induction generator wind turbines to changes in network frequency. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion 19 (4), pp.800-802. (10.1109/TEC.2004.827712)
- Ekanayake, J. B. , Jenkins, N. and Strbac, G. 2008. Frequency Response from Wind Turbines. Wind Engineering 32 (6), pp.573-586. (10.1260/030952408787548811)
- Fazeli, M. et al., 2014. Exploiting PV inverters to support local voltage-A small-signal model. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion Ec 29 (2), pp.453-462. (10.1109/TEC.2014.2300012)
- Gerber, A. , Ekanayake, J. B. and Jenkins, N. 2010. Statistics of wind farm power output: methods and applications. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Energy 163 (4), pp.183-193. (10.1680/ener.2010.163.4.183)
- Gerber, A. et al. 2012. A 2020 GB transmission network study using dispersed wind farm power output. Renewable Energy 37 (1), pp.124-132. (10.1016/j.renene.2011.06.004)
- Gomis-Bellmunt, O. et al., 2011. Topologies of multiterminal HVDC-VSC transmission for large offshore wind farms. Electric Power Systems Research 81 (2), pp.271-281. (10.1016/j.epsr.2010.09.006)
- Gomis-Bellmunt, O. et al., 2011. Voltage-current characteristics of multiterminal HVDC-VSC for offshore wind farms. Electric Power Systems Research 81 (2), pp.440-450. (10.1016/j.epsr.2010.10.007)
- Hassan, A. J. et al., 2021. A sensitivity matrix approach using two-stage optimization for voltage regulation of LV networks with high PV penetration. Energies 14 (20) 6596. (10.3390/en14206596)
- Holdsworth, L. et al., 2004. Power system fault ride through capability of induction generator based wind turbines. Wind Engineering 28 (4), pp.399-409. (10.1260/0309524042886388)
- Holdsworth, L. , Ekanayake, J. B. and Jenkins, N. 2004. Power system frequency response from fixed speed and doubly fed induction generator-based wind turbines. Wind Energy 7 (1), pp.21-35. (10.1002/we.105)
- Holdsworth, L. et al., 2003. Comparison of fixed speed and doubly fed induction wind turbines during power system disturbances. IEE Proceedings Generation Transmission and Distribution 150 (3), pp.343-352. (10.1049/ip-gtd:20030251)
- Holdsworth, L. et al., 2003. Direct solution method for initialising doubly fed induction wind turbines in power system dynamic models. IEE Proceedings Generation Transmission and Distribution 150 (3), pp.353-359. (10.1049/ip-gtd:20030245)
- Jayatilaka, G. et al., 2022. Holistic interpretation of public scenes using computer vision and temporal graphs to identify social distancing violations. Applied Sciences 12 (17) e8428. (10.3390/app12178428)
- Karunarathne, E. , Wijethunge, A. and Ekanayake, J. 2022. Enhancing PV hosting capacity using voltage control and employing dynamic line rating. Energies 15 (1) 134. (10.3390/en15010134)
- Liang, J. et al. 2012. A multi-terminal HVDC transmission system for offshore wind farms with induction generators. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems 43 (1), pp.54-62. (10.1016/j.ijepes.2012.04.063)
- Liang, J. et al. 2011. Operation and control of multiterminal HVDC transmission for offshore wind farms. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 26 (4), pp.2596-2604. (10.1109/TPWRD.2011.2152864)
- Licari, J. and Ekanayake, J. 2015. Coordinated inertia response from permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) based wind farms. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka 43 (4), pp.347-355. (10.4038/jnsfsr.v43i4.7969)
- Licari, J. et al. 2013. Damping of torsional vibrations in a variable-speed wind turbine. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion 28 (1), pp.172-180. (10.1109/TEC.2012.2224868)
- Licari, J. et al., 2015. Comparison of the performance and stability of two torsional vibration dampers for variable-speed wind turbines. Wind Energy 18 (9), pp.1545-1559. (10.1002/we.1775)
- Licari, J. et al. 2012. Torsional damping considering both shaft and blade flexibilities. Wind Engineering 36 (2), pp.181-196. (10.1260/0309-524X.36.2.181)
- Livermore, L. et al. 2014. Damping of subsynchronous resonance using a voltage source converter-based high-voltage direct-current link in a series-compensated Great Britain transmission network. IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution 8 (3), pp.542-551. (10.1049/iet-gtd.2013.0095)
- Manamperi, D. I. and Ekanayake, J. B. 2021. Performance comparison of optimum power flow based on the sequential second-order cone programming in unbalanced low voltage distribution networks with distributed generators. International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems 31 (12) e13224. (10.1002/2050-7038.13224)
- Moore, I. , Ekanayake, J. B. and Jenkins, N. 2009. Control and Dynamics of Wind Turbine Generators for Existing and Future Grid Code Compliance. Journal of Energy and Environment 1 , pp.15-24.
- Mu, Y. et al. 2013. Primary frequency response from electric vehicles in the Great Britain power system. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 4 (2), pp.1142-1150. (10.1109/TSG.2012.2220867)
- Nistor, S. et al. 2015. Capability of smart appliances to provide reserve services. Applied Energy 138 , pp.590-597. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.09.011)
- Perera, N. et al., 2016. Thirteen-level inverter for photovoltaic applications. AIMS Energy 4 (2), pp.397-413. (10.3934/energy.2016.2.397)
- Pirouti, M. et al. 2013. Energy consumption and economic analyses of a district heating network. Energy 57 , pp.149-159. (10.1016/j.energy.2013.01.065)
- Pirouti, M. et al., 2015. Minimisation of the capital costs and energy usage in a district heating network. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy 229 (3), pp.337-347. (10.1177/0957650914563816)
- Qadrdan, M. et al. 2010. Impact of a large penetration of wind generation on the GB gas network. Energy Policy 38 (10), pp.5684-5695. (10.1016/j.enpol.2010.05.016)
- Qadrdan, M. et al. 2014. Operating strategies for a GB integrated gas and electricity network considering the uncertainty in wind power forecasts. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy 5 (1), pp.128-138. (10.1109/TSTE.2013.2274818)
- Rabasoma, K. , Jenkins, N. and Ekanayake, J. 2024. Economic feasibility of using agrivoltaics for tomato farming. Food and Energy Security 13 (3) e548. (10.1002/fes3.548)
- Ramtharan, G. et al., 2009. Fault ride through of fully rated converter wind turbines with AC and DC transmission systems. IET Renewable Power Generation 3 (4), pp.426-438. (10.1049/iet-rpg.2008.0018)
- Ramtharan, G. , Ekanayake, J. B. and Jenkins, N. 2007. Frequency support from doubly fed induction generator wind turbines. IET Renewable Power Generation 1 (1), pp.3-9. (10.1049/iet-rpg:20060019)
- Samarakoon, K. , Ekanayake, J. and Jenkins, N. 2013. Reporting available demand response. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 4 (4), pp.1842-1851. (10.1109/TSG.2013.2258045)
- Samarakoon, K. , Ekanayake, J. and Jenkins, N. 2012. Investigation of Domestic Load Control to Provide Primary Frequency Response Using Smart Meters. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 3 (1), pp.282-292. (10.1109/TSG.2011.2173219)
- Samaranayake, L. et al., 2022. Multi-terminal DC grid with wind power injection. Wind 2 (1), pp.17-36. (10.3390/wind2010002)
- Thilakasiri, I. et al., 2025. The influence of social interactions in mitigating psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic: a study in Sri Lanka. Frontiers in Psychology 15 1491805. (10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1491805)
- Ugalde Loo, C. E. , Ekanayake, J. and Jenkins, N. 2013. State-space modeling of wind turbine generators for power system studies. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications 49 (1), pp.223-232. (10.1109/TIA.2012.2228836)
- Ugalde Loo, C. E. , Ekanayake, J. and Jenkins, N. 2013. Subsynchronous resonance in a series-compensated Great Britain transmission network. IET Generation Transmission and Distribution 7 (3), pp.209-217. (10.1049/iet-gtd.2012.0040)
- Welikala, S. et al., 2017. Incorporating appliance usage patterns for non-intrusive load monitoring and load forecasting. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid (99)(10.1109/TSG.2017.2743760)
- Welikala, S. et al., 2019. Implementation of a robust real-time non-intrusive load monitoring solution. Applied Energy 238 , pp.1519-1529. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.01.167)
- Wijayaratne, L. et al., 2016. Dynamic voltage control of a smart distribution transformer. Control and Intelligent Systems 44 (3), pp.86-94. (10.2316/Journal.201.2016.3.201-2756)
- Yapa, C. et al., 2025. Empowering P2P energy networks: a blockchain-based multi-parameter reputation management system for grid enhancement. IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy 12 , pp.614-624. (10.1109/oajpe.2025.3603938)
- Yapa, C. et al., 2021. Survey on blockchain for future smart grids: Technical aspects, applications, integration challenges and future research. Energy Reports 7 , pp.6530-6564. (10.1016/j.egyr.2021.09.112)
- Yapa, C. et al., 2024. Utilization of a blockchainized reputation management service for performance enhancement of Smart Grid 2.0 applications. Journal of Industrial Information Integration 39 100580. (10.1016/j.jii.2024.100580)
- Yapa, C. et al., 2025. Power line monitoring-based consensus algorithm for performance enhancement of energy blockchain applications in Smart Grid 2.0. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 16 (1), pp.277-287. (10.1109/TSG.2024.3445659)
Books
- Chengshan, W. et al., 2017. Smart electricity distribution networks. CRC Press.
- Jenkins, N. and Ekanayake, J. 2017. Renewable energy engineering. Cambridge University Press.
- Jenkins, N. , Strbac, G. and Ekanayake, J. 2009. Distributed generation. IET Renewable Energy Series Institution of Engineering and Technology.
Conferences
- Abeywardana, H. , Atputharajah, A. and Ekanayake, J. 2011. Novel technique to smooth power output of a wound rotor induction generator based wind turbine. Presented at: 2011 IEEE 6th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS) Kandy, Sri Lanka 16-19 August 2011. 2011 IEEE 6th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS). Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE. , pp.517-521. (10.1109/ICIINFS.2011.6038124)
- Arulampalam, G. et al., 2010. Fault ride through the operation of a DFIG wind farm connected through VSC HVDC. Presented at: 5th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS) Karnataka Surathkal, India
- Awad, N. et al., 2011. Integrated operation of an energy MicroGrid with islanded electricity network. Presented at: CIRED 2011: The 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution Frankfurt, Germany 6-9 June 2011.
- Caliao, N. D. et al., 2010. Power oscillation damping controller for fully rated converter wind turbines. Presented at: Proceedings of the Universities Power Engineering Conference Cardiff, UKVol. 565438.
- Chandrasena, R. P. S. et al., 2009. Design and Implementation of a Laboratory Scale VSC Controller - Practical Problems and Solutions. Presented at: Fourth IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- Chaudry, M. et al. 2011. Smart metering and self-healing of distribution networks. Presented at: Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET) 2010 Kandy, Sri Lanka 6-9 December 2010. IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET), 2010. IEEE(10.1109/ICSET.2010.5684937)
- Cheng, M. et al. 2013. Primary frequency response in the Great Britain power system from dynamically controlled refrigerators. Presented at: CIRED 2013 Stockholm, Sweden 10-13 June 2013.
- Ekanayake, J. B. 2009. Multi-terminal DC converters for connecting induction generator based distribution generation. Presented at: IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 28-31 December 2009. 4th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 28-31 December 2009). IEEE. , pp.466 - 471. (10.1109/ICIINFS.2009.5429815)
- Ewais, A. M. et al., 2011. Influence of fixed-speed induction generator-based wind turbines on subsynchronous resonance. Presented at: 46th International Universities' Power Engineering Conference Soest, Germany 5-8 September 2011. Proceedings of the 46th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC 2011), Soest, Germany, 5-8 September 2011. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). , pp.1-6.
- Ian, M. and Ekanayake, J. B. 2009. Frequency Response from Wind Turbines. Presented at: The 44th International Universities' Engineering Conference (UPEC 2009) Glasgow, UK
- King, R. and Ekanayake, J. B. 2010. Harmonic modelling of offshore wind farms. Presented at: IEEE PES General Meeting : Power Systems Engineering in Challenging Times Minneapolis, USA(10.1109/PES.2010.5589657)
- Liang, J. et al. 2009. Control of multi-terminal VSC-HVDC transmission for offshore wind power. Presented at: 13th International European Power Electronics Conference and Exhibition (EPE2009) Barcelona, Spain
- Licari, J. et al. 2012. Comparison of the performance of two torsional vibration dampers considering model uncertainties and parameter variation. Presented at: European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) Annual Event 2012 Copenhagen, Denmark 16-19 April 2012.
- Livermore, L. et al. 2011. Damping of subsynchronous resonance using a vsc-hvdc link in a three machine model. Presented at: 17th Power Systems Computation Conference (PSCC'11) Stockholm, Sweden 22-26 August 2011.
- Liyanage, Y. S. et al., 2018. Real-time non-intrusive appliance load monitoring under supply voltage fluctuations. Presented at: 2017 Seventeenth International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer) Colombo, Sri Lanka 6-9 September 2016. Proceedings of the 2017 Seventeenth International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer). IEEE. (10.1109/ICTER.2017.8257804)
- Nistor, S. et al. 2013. Capability of smart appliances to provide reserve services. Presented at: The 5th International Conference on Applied Energy, ICAE2013 Pretoria, South Africa 1-4 July 2013.
- Nistor, S. et al. 2011. Cost optimization of smart appliances. Presented at: 2011 2nd IEEE PES International Conference and Exhibition on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT Europe) Manchester, UK 5-7 December 2011. Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT Europe), 2011 2nd IEEE PES International Conference and Exhibition on. IEEE. , pp.1-3. (10.1109/ISGTEurope.2011.6162808)
- Pirouti, M. et al. 2012. Optimal operation of a district heating system. Presented at: 7th Conference On Sustainable Development Of Energy, Water And Environment Systems Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia 1-7 July 2012.
- Pirouti, M. et al. 2012. Optimisation of supply temperature and mass flow rate for a district heating network. Presented at: ECOS 2012 - International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems Perugia, Italy 26-29 June 2012. Proceedings of ECOS 2012 - The 25th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems. ECOS. , pp.104(1) -104(12).
- Pirouti, M. et al. 2012. Selection of optimal pipe diameters in a district heating network using minimisation of annual total energy and exergy consumption. Presented at: The 13th International Symposium on District Heating and Cooling Copenhagen, Denmark 3-4 September 2012. 13th international symposium on district heating and cooling. District Energy Development Center. , pp.175-181.
- Pirouti, M. et al. 2010. Dynamic modelling and control of a direct-combustion biomass CHP unit. Presented at: 45th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Cardiff, WalesVol. 564924.
- Pirouti, M. et al. 2011. Optimal operation of biomass combined heat and power in spot market. Presented at: IEEE PES Trondheim PowerTech 2011 Trondheim, Norway 19 - 23 June 2011.
- Qadrdan, M. et al. 2010. Impact of wind variability on GB gas and electricity supply. Presented at: IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET) Kandy, Sri Lanka 6-9 December 2010. Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET), 2010 IEEE International Conference. Piscataway: IEEE. , pp.1-6. (10.1109/ICSET.2010.5684953)
- Qadrdan, M. et al. 2011. Impact of wind variability on GB gas and electricity supply. Presented at: Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET), 2010 Kandy, Sri Lanka 6-9 December 2010. IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET), 2010. IEEE(10.1109/ICSET.2010.5684953)
- Rees, M. T. et al. 2011. A modular approach to integrated energy distribution system analysis. Presented at: 17th Power Systems Computation Conference Stockholm, Sweden 22-26 August 2011.
- Rees, M. T. et al. 2011. A modular approach to integrated energy distribution system analysis. Presented at: 17th Power Systems Computation Conference (PSCC'11) Stockholm, Sweden 22-26 August 2011.
- Rees, M. T. et al. 2011. A total energy approach to integrated community infrastructure design. Presented at: 2011 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting Detroit, MI, USA. 24-28 July 2011. 2011 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, Detroit, MI, 24-28 July 2011. Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE(10.1109/PES.2011.6038976)
- Samarakoon, K. and Ekanayake, J. B. 2009. Demand Side Primary Frequency Response Support through Smart Meter Control. Presented at: The 44th International Universities' Power Engineering Conference (UPEC 2009) Glasgow, UK
- Samarakoon, K. and Ekanayake, J. B. 2009. Survey of frequency control methods and demand side contribution in Sri Lanka and in the UK. Presented at: 4th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS-2009) Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- Samarakoon, K. et al. 2011. Use of delayed smart meter measurements for distribution state estimation. Presented at: 2011 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting Detroit, MI, USA. 24-28 July 2011. 2011 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, Detroit, MI, 24-28 July 2011. Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE(10.1109/PES.2011.6039384)
- Samarakoon, S. and Ekanayake, J. 2011. Selective load control to provide primary frequency response in the wake of introducing new large thermal power plants to Sri Lanka. Presented at: 2011 IEEE 6th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS) Kandy, Sri Lanka 16-19 August 2011. 2011 IEEE 6th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS). Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE. , pp.204-209. (10.1109/ICIINFS.2011.6038067)
- Shukla, A. et al., 2024. Energy commitment in prosumer-centric P2P energy trading via blockchain technology. Presented at: 10th IEEE International Conference on Power Systems (ICPS) 13-15 December 2023. Proceedings 2023 10th IEEE International Conference on Power Systems (ICPS). IEEE. , pp.1-6. (10.1109/ICPS60393.2023.10428864)
- Sun, Q. et al., 2010. Comparison of the development of Smart Grids in China and the United Kingdom. Presented at: IEEE PES Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe Göteborg, Sweden 11-13 October 2010. IEEE PES Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe, October 11-13, 2010, Gothenburg, Sweden. Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE(10.1109/ISGTEUROPE.2010.5638885)
- Tharumaraja, S. et al., 2025. Very short-term surplus energy forecasting for peer-to-peer energy trading in microgrids. Presented at: 5th International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) Belihuloya, Sri Lanka 19-20 February 2025. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/10962799/proceeding. IEEE. , pp.1-6. (10.1109/icarc64760.2025.10963019)
- Thomas, L. et al., 2012. Control of electricity networks using smart meter data. Presented at: International Council on Large Electric Systems - CIGRE 2012 Paris, France 26-31 August 2012.
- Thomas, L. J. et al. 2012. Enabling distributed frequency response using smart meters. Presented at: IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe Berlin, Germany 14-17 October 2012. 2012 3rd IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT Europe). Piscataway, N.J: IEEE. , pp.1-5. (10.1109/ISGTEurope.2012.6465651)
- Ugalde Loo, C. and Ekanayake, J. 2011. Individual channel analysis of induction generator-based wind turbines. Presented at: 2011 IEEE 6th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS) Kandy, Sri Lanka 16-19 August 2011. 2011 IEEE 6th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS). Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE. , pp.277-282. (10.1109/ICIINFS.2011.6038080)
- Ugalde Loo, C. E. and Ekanayake, J. B. 2010. State-space modelling of variable-speed wind turbines: A systematic approach. Presented at: IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies Kandy, Sri Lanka 6-9 December 2010. Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET 2010), Kandy, Sri Lanka, 6-9 December 2010. Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. , pp.333-338. (10.1109/ICSET.2010.5684454)
- Ugalde Loo, C. E. , Ekanayake, J. B. and Jenkins, N. 2011. Subsynchronous resonance on series compensated transmission lines with quadrature boosters. Presented at: 2011 IEEE PES Trondheim PowerTech the Power of Technology for a Sustainable Society Trondheim, Norway 19-23 June 2011. Proceedings of the 2011 IEEE Trondheim PowerTech, Trondheim, Norway, 19-23 June 2011. IEEE. , pp.802-808. (10.1109/PTC.2011.6019226)
- Welikala, S. et al., 2016. A real-time non-intrusive load monitoring system. Presented at: 11th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS-2016) Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India 3-4 December 2016. 2016 11th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS). IEEE. , pp.850-855. (10.1109/ICIINFS.2016.8263057)
- Welikala, S. et al., 2017. Robust non-intrusive load monitoring (NILM) with unknown loads. Presented at: IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAfS) Galle, Sri Lanka 16-19 December 2016. 2016 IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAfS). IEEE. (10.1109/ICIAFS.2016.7946569)
- Wu, J. , Ekanayake, J. and Samarakoon, K. 2011. Frequency response from electric vehicles. Presented at: The First International Conference on Smart Grids, Green Communications and IT Energy-aware Technologies Venice/Mestre, Italy 22-27 May 2011.
- Zhou, S. et al. 2009. Control of multi-terminal VSC-HVDC transmission for offshore wind power generation. Presented at: 44th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC09) Glasgow, UK
Research
Contracts
| Title | People | Sponsor | Value | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUPERGEN HDPS - Core - with Strathclyde - HIDEF | Jenkins N, Ekanayake J, Wu J | EPSRC | 421811 | 01/07/2009 - 30/06/2013 |
| Peer to peer smart energy distribution networks | Wu J, Ekanyake J, Jenkins N | European Commission - Horizon 2020 | 304592 | 01/01/2015 - 31/12/2017 |
| UKERC Landscape report update- Electricity transmission and distribution | Chaudry M, Ekanayake J | UKERC (STFC) | 1500 | 28/11/2011 - 27/01/2012 |
| Contribution of DFIG based wind turbines to system voltage support | Thomas HR, Ekanayake J | Association of Commonwealth Universities | 1430 | 15/09/2008 - 14/12/2008 |
| Commonwealth Professional Fellowship: Mr Kaplia Senarath Bandara | Ekanayake J | Commonwealth Scholarship Commission | 1000 | 29/09/2010 - 28/12/2010 |
| Commonwealth Professional Scholarship | Ekanayake J | Commonwealth Scholarship Commission | 750 | 15/01/2011 - 14/04/2011 |
| Commonwealth Professional Scholarship 2015, Mr Ruwan Mudiyanselage | Ekanayake J | Commonwealth Scholarship Commission UK | 1150 | 01/10/2015 - 22/12/2015 |
| Commonwealth proffessional fellowship - Mr WMTVijayananda | Ekanayake J | Commonwealth Scholarship Commission | 500 | 15/09/2009 - 15/12/2009 |
| Supporting energy efficiency in smart generations grids through ICT - SEESGEN-ICT | Ekanayake J, Wu Y | Commission of European Communities | 11520 | 01/06/2009 - 31/05/2011 |
| Mobile Energy Resources in Grids of Electricity (MERGE) | Ekanayake J, Jenkins N, Cipcigan L, Wu J | European Commission (FP7) | 238558 | 01/01/2010 - 31/12/2011 |
| Commonwealth fellowship | Ekanayake J, Rogers D | Commonwealth Scholarship Commission | 800 | 15/09/2013 - 15/12/2013 |
| Commonwealth fellowship | Ekanayake J, Rogers D | British Council | 1050 | 01/10/2012 - 31/12/2012 |
| Demand management through smart meters | Ekanayake J, Wu J | TOSHIBA RESEARCH EUROPE LTD | 1500 | 01/10/2013 - 31/12/2013 |
| Demand management through smart meters | Ekanayake J, Wu J | Toshiba Research Europe Ltd | 20188 | 01/01/2010 - 30/09/2011 |
| Commonwealth Professional Fellowship 2015 - Mr Samarakoon | Ekanayake J, Wu J | Commonwealth Scholarship Commission | 1539 | 26/01/2015 - 24/04/2015 |
Supervised Students
| Title | Student | Status | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Of Energy Microgrids | AWAD Bieshoy | Graduate | PhD |
| Demand Side Management: Flexible Demand In The GB Domestic Electricity Sector | DRYSDALE Brian | Graduate | PhD |
| Inertial Response From Wind Turbines | MOORE Ian Francis | Graduate | PhD |
| Use Of Smart Meters For Frequency And Voltage Control | SAMARAKOON Kamalanath | Graduate | PhD |
| Integration of Large Offshore Windfarms Through Multi -Terminal High Voltage Direct Current Networks | LIVERMORE Luke | Graduate | PhD |
| Integration of wind power to the AC transmission system | NAWIR Manal Hussein | Current | PhD |
| The Integrated Design of New Build Mulit Vector Energy Supply Schemes | REES Marc | Graduate | PhD |
| Modelling of an Integrated Gas and Electricity Network with Significant Wind Capacity | QADRDAN Meysam | Graduate | PhD |
| Modelling And Control Of Multi-Terminal HVDC Netwroks For Offshore Wind Power Generation. | ZHOU Shu | Graduate | MPhil |
| RESIDENTIAL DEMAND RESPONSE IN THE POWER SYSTEM | NISTOR Silviu | Graduate | PhD |
| Open ICT Infrastructure For Smargrids | HE Yan | Current | PhD |
Contact Details
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+44 29208 70675
Queen's Buildings - East Building, Room Room E/2.25, 5 The Parade, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AA