Staff Profile

I am a member of the Electrical Power Research Group and the Power Systems subgroup. My Google Scholar profile can be found here.

I am an engineering researcher with a particular interest in power networks, smart grids, energy storage, probabilistic methods and the effect of weather on electrical systems. My PhD, completed in July 2014, focused on the Real-Time Thermal Rating of overhead lines in electrical networks. My PhD was industrially funded, which meant that in addition to my PhD research I had to organise meetings, write reports and give frequent presentations to industrial partners. I had to work with my sponsors to ensure that I was delivering research that was useful to them, as well as original research required for a PhD. I have been fortunate enough to present my work in France, Denmark, Zambia, Sweden and the USA.

As a NUAcT Fellow I am pursuing a specific research agenda.

I have also been the Newcastle PI for the following projects:

• MERLON (EU H2020)
• Pragmatic Security Assessment (Northern Powergrid NIA)
• CLEARHEADS (Supergen Energy Networks Hub Flex Fund)

Modules Taught 2022/23

SPG8024 - Quantifying Energy Decision Making (Module Leader)

EEE3021 - Renewable Energy Systems and Smart Grids) (50%)

• Deakin M, Sarantakos I, Greenwood D, Bialek J, Taylor PC, Walker S. Comparative analysis of services from soft open points using cost–benefit analysis. Applied Energy 2023, 333, 120618.
• Huo D, Santos M, Sarantakos I, Resch M, Wade N, Greenwood D. A reliability-aware chance-constrained battery sizing method for island microgrid. Energy 2022, 251, 123978.
• Sarantakos I, Peker M, Zografou-Barredo N, Deakin M, Patsios C, Sayfutdinov T, Taylor P, Greenwood D. A Robust Mixed-Integer Convex Model for Optimal Scheduling of Integrated Energy Storage – Soft Open Point Devices. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 2022, E-Pub ahead of Print.
• Allahham A, Greenwood D, Patsios C, Taylor P. Adaptive Receding Horizon Control for Battery Energy Storage Management with age-and-operation-dependent Efficiency and Degradation. Electric Power Systems Research 2022, 209, 107936.
• Greenwood DM, Deakin M, Sarantakos I, Brayshaw D, Bloomfield H. Capacity Value of Interconnectors for Resource Adequacy Assessment in Multi-Region Systems. In: 2022 17th International Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems (PMAPS). 2022, Manchester, UK: IEEE. In Press.
• Deakin M, Sarantakos I, Greenwood DM, Bialek JW, Taylor P, Ming W, Patsios H. Hybrid Open Points: an Efficient Tool for Increasing Network Capacity in Distribution Systems. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 2022, 37(2), 1340-1343.
• Doukari O, Greenwood D, Rogage K, Kassem M. Object-centred automated compliance checking: a novel, bottom-up approach. Journal of Information Technology in Construction 2022, 27, 335-362.
• Harper G, Anderson PA, Kendrick E, Mrozik W, Christensen P, Lambert S, Greenwood D, Das PK, Ahmeid M, Milojevic Z, Du W, Brett DJL, Shearing PR, Rastegarpanah A, Solkin R, Sommerville R, Zorin A, Durham JL, Abbott A, Thompson D, Browning N, Mehdi L, Bahri M, Schnaider-Tontini F, Nicholls D, Stallmeister C, Friedrich B, Sommerfeld M, Driscoll LL, Jarvis A, Giles EC, Slater PR, Echavarri-Bravo V, Maddalena G, Horsfall L, Gaines L, Dai Q, Jethwa SJ, Lipson AL, Leeke GA, Cowell TD, Farthing JG, Mariani G, Smith A, Iqbal Z, Golmohammadzadeh R, Sweeney L, Goodship V, Li Z, Edge JS, Lander L, Nguyen-Tien V, Elliott RJR, Heidrich O, Slattery M, Reed D, Ahuja J, Cavoski A, Lee R, Driscoll E, Baker J, Littlewood PB, Styles I, Mahanty S, Boons F. Roadmap for a sustainable circular economy in lithium-ion and future battery technologies. Journal of Physics: Energy 2023, 5, 021501.
• Sarantakos I, Zografou-Barredo NM, Huo D, Greenwood DM. A Reliability-Based Method to Quantify the Capacity Value of Soft Open Points in Distribution Networks. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems 2021, 36(6), 5032-5043.
• Deakin M, Greenwood D, Taylor PC, Armstrong P, Walker S. Analysis of Network Impacts of Frequency Containment provided by Domestic-Scale Devices using Matrix Factorization. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems 2021, 36(6), 5697-5707.
• Huo D, Gu C, Greenwood D, Wang Z, Zhao P, Li J. Chance-Constrained Optimization for Integrated Local EnergySystems Operation considering Correlated Wind Generation. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems 2021, 132, 107153.
• Huo D, Santos M, McGrath J, Wade N, Greenwood D. Flexibility Scheduling for Distribution Systems: A Case Study in Austria. In: CIRED 2021. 2021, Online: IET.
• Deakin M, Bloomfield HC, Greenwood D, Sheehy S, Walker S, Taylor PC. Impacts of Heat Decarbonization on System Adequacy Considering Increased Meteorological Sensitivity. Applied Energy 2021, 298, 117261.
• Huo D, Wade N, Greenwood D, Novakovits P, Hacker J, Papadaskalopoulos D, Chrysanthopoulos N, Strbac G, Resch M, Rajarathnam U, Valalaki K, Katsiki V. Local distribution network management through optimal flexibility scheduling: the Austrian pilot of the Horizon 2020 MERLON project. In: 9th IEEE International Conference on Power Systems (ICPS 2021). 2021, Kharagpur, India: IEEE.
• 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.
• Santos MV, Huo D, Wade NS, Greenwood DM, Sarantakos I. Reliability assessment of island multi-energy microgrids. Energy Conversion and Economics 2021, 2(3), 169-182.
• Santos M, Huo D, Resch M, Wade N, Greenwood D. Very Short to Medium-term Demand and Generation Forecast: A Study Case in Austria. In: 26th International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2021). 2021, Online Conference: IET.
• Greenwood DM, Djapic P, Sarantakos I, Giannelos S, Strbac G, Creighton A. A Pragmatic Method for Assessing Security of Supply in Future Smart Distribution Networks. In: CIRED 2020 Berlin Workshop (CIRED 2020). 2020, Online: IET.
• Sarantakos I, Greenwood DM, Zografou-Barredo NM, Vahidinasab V, Taylor PC. A probabilistic method to quantify the capacity value of load transfer. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems 2020, 123, 106238.
• Deakin M, Sheehy S, Greenwood DM, Walker S, Taylor PC. Calculations of System Adequacy Considering Heat Transition Pathways. In: International Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems (PMAPS 2020). 2020, Liege, Belgium: IEEE.
• Sayfutdinov T, patsios H, Vorobev P, Gryazina E, Greenwood D, Bialek J, Taylor P. Degradation and Operation-Aware Framework for the Optimal Siting, Sizing and Technology Selection of Battery Storage. IEEE Transactions of Sustainable Energy 2020, 11(4), 2130-2140.
• Sarantakos I, Greenwood DM, Davison P, Patsios C. Enhanced Understanding of Network Losses: Network Modelling and Initial Results. Newcastle upon Tyne: National Centre for Energy Systems Integration, 2020.
• Sarantakos I, Greenwood DM, Davison P, Patsios C. Enhanced Understanding of Network Losses: WP3-5 Report. Newcastle upon Tyne: Northern Powergrid, 2020.
• John T, Patsios C, Greenwood DM. Non-local harmonic current and reactive power compensation for a multi-microgrid system using a series–shunt network device. IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution 2020, 14(23), 5655-5666.
• Huo D, Santos M, Greenwood D, Wade N, Resch M. Optimal Battery Sizing for a Distribution Network in Austria to Maximise Profits and Reliability. In: CIRED 2020 Berlin Workshop (CIRED 2020). 2020, Berlin, Germany: IET.
• Sarantakos I, Greenwood DM, Yi J, Blake SR, Taylor PC. A method to include component condition and substation reliability into distribution system reconfiguration. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems 2019, 109, 122-138.
• Vorobev P, Greenwood DM, Bell JH, Bialek JW, Taylor PC, Turitsyn K. Deadbands, Droop and Inertia Impact on Power System Frequency Distribution. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems 2019, 34(4), 3098-3108.
• Greenwood DM, Sarantakos I, Davison P, Patsios C, Ahmad A, Black M. Enhancing the Understanding of Distribution Network Losses. In: 25th International Conference & Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED). 2019, Madrid, Spain: AIM.
• Allahham A, Greenwood D, Patsios C. Incorporating Ageing Parameters into Optimal Energy Management of Distribution Connected Energy Storage. In: 25th International Conference on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2019). 2019, Madrid, Spain.
• Sarantakos I, Greenwood DM, Davison P, Patsios C. Investigating the sensitivity of network loss estimation to data accuracy and fidelity issues. National Centre for Energy Systems Integration, 2019.
• 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.
• Sayfutdinov T, Patsios C, Bialek JW, Greenwood DM, Taylor PC. Incorporating variable lifetime and self-discharge into optimal sizing and technology selection of energy storage systems. IET Smart Grid 2018, 1(1), 11-18.
• Deepak M, Abraham RJ, Gonzalez-Longatt FM, Greenwood DM, Rajamani H-S. A novel approach to frequency support in a wind integrated power system. Renewable Energy 2017, 108, 194-206.
• 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.
• Greenwood DM, Ingram GL, Taylor PC. Applying wind simulations for planning and operation of Real-Time Thermal Ratings. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 2017, 8(2), 537-547.
• 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.
• 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, Lim KY, Patsios C, Lyons PF, Taylor PC, Lim YS. Frequency Response Services Designed for Energy Storage. Applied Energy 2017, 203, 115-127.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Greenwood DM, Wade NS. Recent work contributed by Newcastle University for SDRC9.8 of the Smarter Network Storage Project. Newcastle upon Tyne: Newcastle University, 2016.
• Blake SR, Davison PJ, Greenwood DM, Wade NS. Climate change risks in electricity networks. Infrastructure Asset Management 2015, 2(2), 42-51.
• 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.
• Greenwood DM, Gentle JP, Myers KS, Davison PJ, West IJ, Bush JW, Ingram GL, Troffaes MCM. A Comparison of Real-Time Thermal Rating Systems in the U.S. and the U.K. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 2014, 29(4), 1849-1858.
• Greenwood DM, Taylor PC. Investigating the Impact of Real-Time Thermal Ratings on Power Network Reliability. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems 2014, 29(5), 2640-2468.
• Greenwood DM, Taylor PC. Unlocking the Benefits of Real-Time Thermal Ratings through Probabilistic Power Network Planning. IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution 2014, 8(12), 2055-2064.
• Greenwood D, Ingram G, Taylor PC. Network Planning Case Study Utilising Real-Time Thermal Ratings and Computational Fluid Dynamics. In: 22nd International Conference on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2013). 2013, Stockholm, Sweden: IEEE.
• Tavner PJ, Greenwood DM, Whittle MWG, Gindele R, Faulstich S, Hahn B. Study of weather and location effects on wind turbine failure rates. Wind Energy 2013, 16(2), 175-187.