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G-PST/ESIG Webinar: How to Address Voltage, Stability, & Congestions with The Grid Analysis Suite of MCCS
October 20, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT
Featured Speakers: Arya Fazilat, MCCS Labs, 50Hertz Transmission GmbH; Michael Gerold, Grid Analysis & Dynamic Security Assessment, 50Hertz Transmission GmbH; Christian Merz, Topology Optimizer, Elia Group; Dominique Wassermann, Volt Control, 50Hertz Transmission GmbH
Webinar Abstract: Today, the renewable energy infeed in the network of 50Hertz (a German TSO) is around 75%. By 2032, 50Hertz aims to integrate an annual average of 100 percent renewable energies safely into the grid and the system.
To continuously operate the grid reliably, affordably and sustainably, digital transformation plays a decisive role. For this reason, 50Hertz is developing a Next Generation control system. This “brain of renewable integration” has a name: the Modular Control Centre System (MCCS).
Part of MCCS is The Grid Analysis Suite that produces cutting-edge products for operators in the control center. These products include VoltControl to manage voltage, Topology Optimizer to avoid congestion and Dynamic Security Assessment to ensure stability. In this webinar, the experts will provide an overview of MCCS and the flexible, scalable and adaptable products of the Grid Analysis Suite. For more information reach out at: www.mccs.com
About the Speakers: Arya Fazilat, MCCS Labs, is an expert of digitalization and productization. Together with his team, he provides advisory services and steers MCCS partnerships and cooperations with system operators, researchers and suppliers to create a dynamic ecosystem with interoperable systems and plug&play products.
Michael Gerold, Grid Analysis & Dynamic Security Assessmsent, is an expert of addressing grid instabilities with real-time predictive assessments that directly integrate state estimations and optimization modules. Together with his team, he develops DSA, a product that closes the existing gaps between static calculations and actual grid dynamics. The DSA product supports operators with proactive detection and avoidance of operating unstable situations — crucial for system safety and reliability.
Christian Merz, Topology Optimizer, is an expert of addressing congestion management through topology optimization. Together with his team, he develops ToOp – a GPU-native optimizer based on parallel algorithms that provides operators with recommendations for topological switching actions to minimize congestion, reduced redispatch costs (around €4 billion/year in Germany), and make better utilization of existing grid infrastructure – enhancing the life of the assets while reducing CO2 emissions.
Dominique Wassermann, Volt Control, is an expert of managing voltage and stability in times of increasing fluctuations and grid complexity due to the volatility of decentralized energy assets. Together with his team, he develops VoltControl – a product that provides automated, time-coupled voltage support and optimization (day-ahead, intra-day, real-time) including asset control. This reduces the workload of the operator, increases grid stability while making more efficient use of assets – even in complex operational situations.
Moderator: Charlie Smith, Principal Consultant, ESIG
Registration Cost: FREE
Q&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
