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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar: How AI Can Tackle the Increasing Complexity in Power System Operations
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \nDownload Q&A \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Michael Walsh\, CEO and Co-Founder\, GridZero.ai; Ritesh Madan\, Co-Founder\, GridZero.ai \nWebinar Abstract: Recent advances in AI have enabled a step change in processing power in the areas of forecasting\, analytics and optimization. GridZero.ai has built a specialized platform powered by a foundation model for the power grid that is configured to help the industry navigate the explosion in data and complexity of modern power grids. The model uses AI’s ability to work well with uncertainty to better model the growing variability of the grid. It considers the whole system and brings together insights from interactions between systems that are traditionally modelled in silos. \nThe platform can be used by grid operators and market players to have better earlier forecasts of expected grid conditions and to test the impact of different operating strategies. It can be used by traders to better predict market prices. \nIn this talk Ritesh and Michael will provide an overview of the key AI trends and technology that can be used for improving power system operations. They will walk through case studies with results in day ahead operations planning\, market trading and show how an AI operations platform will become an indispensable tool to support the management of an increasingly complex power system. They will also cover the measures GridZero.ai has built to mitigate risk while enabling the power of AI for system operators and market players. \nAbout the Speakers:Michael Walsh is CEO and Co-Founder of GridZero.ai. He is also the Independent Chair of the UKPN DSO Supervisory Board and of the Port of Cork. Prior roles include\, Director of Future Grids at EirGrid\, Chief Commercial Officer at Smart Wires\, and CEO Wind Energy Ireland. He has served on the board of Wind Europe and the ENTSO-E System Development Committee. He is an engineer with a PhD in AI applied to electricity system scheduling. \nRitesh Madan is Co-Founder of GridZero.ai. He has built category-defining AI-native products across healthcare\, transportation\, retail supply chain\, and telecommunications. He has led technology teams at both startups and large tech companies. At Uber\, he led the development of AI based pricing engines for Rides and Eats\, creating billions in business value. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford and a BTech from IIT Bombay. \nModerator: Erik Ela\, Director of System Operation and Electricity Markets\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&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.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/ai-in-power-system-ops/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Recommended Practices in Practice: Checklists for Benchmarking System Studies with High Shares of Wind and Solar
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nDownload Presentation \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Hannele Holttinen\, Professor of Practice at Aalto University and RDI Lead\, Energy Systems\, CLIC Innovation Oy; Lisa Göransson\, Associate Professor in Energy Systems\, Chalmers University of Technology\, Sweden; Damian Flynn\, Associate Professor\, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering\, University College Dublin\n \nWebinar Abstract: IEA TCP WIND Task 25 “Design and Operation of Energy Systems with Large Amounts of Variable Generation” compiled Recommended Practices for power system impact studies\, traditionally called wind and solar integration studies. This provides research institutes\, consultants\, and system operators with the best available information on how to model and study power and energy systems with large amounts of wind and solar energy. The Recommendations are presented as checklists that are also useful in benchmarking any integration studies: what has and has not been taken into account when performing a simulation study. The Recommended Practices contain the following sections: Input data; Scenario set up; Adequacy; Operational impacts; Dynamics; Analyzing and presenting the results. Each section highlights the issues with the main recommendations\, for small/medium wind and solar shares in the power system and also for wind and solar dominated systems. \nIn this webinar\, Recommended Practices checklists are compared with modelling practices applied in a study of electrification of the transport and industry sectors in Sweden. The challenge of addressing all aspects of wind and solar integration calls for several simulation tools to analyze aspects such as reserve requirements\, power flow and resource adequacy. A detailed investigation into consequences of simplifying or omitting parts of the recommended practices is helpful for modelers to prioritize and better understand the limitations of their results. The recommendations should not be too rigid to hinder creativity and development in the field – they can be considered as work in progress\, evolving as the model framework and available data develops. Using the recommendations to better understand which questions a study can answer and as basis for discussing modelling results\, they can help us build confidence in models as tools to prepare for energy system transformation. \nAbout the Speakers: Dr. Hannele Holttinen is currently Professor of Practice at Aalto University  as well as RDI Lead\, Energy systems at CLIC Innovation Oy. Through her own consultancy Recognis Oy she continues coordinating international research on grid integration acting as Operating Agent of IEAWIND Task 25/63 as well as working for G-PST (Global Power System Transformation Consortium) as Pillar 5 lead. She has her MSc and PhD from Helsinki Technical University\, where she is Docent since 2014. She worked previously at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland for more than 25 years in different fields of wind energy and energy system integration research\, last years as Principal Scientist. Her main interests are on the impact of wind and solar on power and energy systems. She has chaired IEAWind in 2011-12\, and has been active in European Wind Energy Platforms ETIP and TPWIND as well as in Nordic energy research. \nLisa Göransson is associate professor in energy systems at Chalmers University of Technology\, Sweden. The focus of her research is dedicated to strategies to manage variations\, sector coupling and energy systems modelling. This work is carried out together with  six PhD students under her supervision\, and include collaborations with electrical engineering\, mathematics\, computer science and social science. Her extensive work on strategies to manage variations in the electricity and energy systems has resulted in a functionality-based framework to support the choice of strategies in different system contexts. \nDamian Flynn is an Associate Professor in Power System Operation and Control at University College Dublin\, Ireland. His research interests focus on power system dynamics\, grid integration of renewables\, and power generation control. He received MEng (Master of Engineering) and PhD degrees in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from The Queen’s University of Belfast\, Northern Ireland. He has published more than 300 research papers\, books and technical studies\, and he has been involved in various European Union projects\, including Migrate\, Sysflex\, WinGrid and Mopo. He represents Ireland for IEA Wind Task 25 (Design and Operation of Energy Systems with Large Amounts of Variable Generation) and Task 58 (Offshore Energy Hubs). \nModerator: Debbie Lew\, Executive Director\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&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.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-high-shares-wind-and-solar/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Wide-Area Resource Adequacy Assessments: Probabilistic Planning for Interconnected Grids
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nDownload Presentation \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Derek Stenclik\, Founding Partner\, Telos Energy and Aaron Schwartz\, Senior Engineer\, Telos Energy\n \nWebinar Abstract: This webinar will describe the need for\, and key elements of\, interconnection-wide or continental probabilistic resource adequacy assessments. It will review ESIG’s new report from the Resource Adequacy Task Force\, which highlights the need for wide-area approaches to reliability planning. Although North America’s grids are among the most interconnected in the world\, resource adequacy planning remains fragmented across dozens of utilities\, system operators\, and planning coordinators. A wide-area resource adequacy assessment\, grounded in consistent scenarios\, weather data\, and probabilistic methods\, can help align assumptions across regions\, improve evaluation of extreme events\, and provide a clearer picture of system-wide risks and opportunities. This webinar will discuss the report’s findings\, including the critical elements of scenario-based planning; transparent modeling of interregional transfer capability; and the use of wide-area\, correlated\, and consistent weather data. Participants will leave with an understanding of how coordinated\, probabilistic wide-area resource adequacy assessments can help reduce costs\, harmonize accreditation\, and strengthen local and regional planning. \nAbout the Speakers: Derek Stenclik is a Founding Partner of Telos Energy\, an analytics and engineering firm specializing in renewable integration\, grid planning\, and power system reliability. Derek is a recognized expert on wind\, solar\, and battery integration\, resource adequacy\, and power markets. Prior to founding Telos Energy\, he spent eight years in GE Power’s Energy Consulting department as the Senior Manager of Power System Strategy and holds a master’s degree in Applied Economics from Cornell University. \nAaron Schwartz is Senior Engineer at Telos Energy\, where he supports the firm’s work on utility resource planning and grid modeling. Aaron was most recently a manager on RMI’s electricity program\, where he supported government\, utility\, and non-profit partners in advancing climate-aligned utility planning. Aaron holds a Master’s degree in Technology and Policy from MIT\, and a Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research and Financial Engineering from Princeton University. \nModerator: Erik Ela\, Director of System Operations and Electricity Markets\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&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.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-wide-area-ra-assessments/
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar: How to Address Voltage\, Stability\, & Congestions with The Grid Analysis Suite of MCCS
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nDownload Presentation \n\nFeatured 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 \nWebinar 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. \nTo 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). \nPart 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 \nAbout 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. \nMichael 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.​ \nChristian 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. \nDominique 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. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, Principal Consultant\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&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.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/modular-control-center-system/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T160000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Flexible Solar Interconnection Demonstration at Avangrid: Lessons Learned and Advanced Technology Development
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \n\n\n\nDownload Presentation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: Zachary (Zach) Caruso\, Lead Analyst – Programs and Projects in Clean Energy Policy\, Avangrid Networks; Devon MarcAurele\, Supervisor – Interconnections in Integrated System Planning\, Avangrid Networks; Leo Jiang\, Principal Engineer\, Avangrid Networks\n \n\n\n\nWebinar Abstract: Avangrid piloted the flexible solar interconnection (Flex IX) technology in North America with two sites running for 4 years in upstate New York. The cutting-edge Flex IX technology increased the solar hosting capacity from 2.6 MW to 15 MW and avoided ~$3 million cost of grid reinforcement. Lessons learned from these pilot projects showed that solar farms could experience measurable curtailment due to overloading of grid assets in normal grid operation as well as limiting solar generation output during communication outages. As utilities across the U.S. begin adopting the Flex IX technology\, solar developers are seeking solutions to reduce solar curtailment and improve return on investment. This seminar will 1) share the lessons learned from the Flex IX pilot demonstration projects from Avangrid\, 2) present advanced Flex IX technologies\, including dynamic asset rating and improved fail-safe mode control\, to reduce solar curtailment both in normal operations and during communication outages\, and 3) discuss the need of advanced technologies including stability risk assessment and orchestrated smart inverter control for DER integration into weak distribution networks. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers: Zachary (Zach) Caruso is a Lead Analyst – Programs and Projects in Clean Energy Policy for Avangrid Networks which serve nearly 3.3 million customers in the northeastern United States. In this role\, Zach is responsible for leading the development\, planning\, and implementation of multiple DER Management projects supporting Avangrid’s Grid Modernization roadmap across all 4 of Avangrid’s Electric Operating Companies including the Flexible Interconnection Capacity Solution (FICS) REV Demo at New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) in New York. Additional responsibilities include guiding the DER Management strategy at Avangrid’s Electric Operating Companies and leading the adoption of new standards for DER Integration. \n\n\n\nBefore joining Avangrid\, Zach earned a Bachelors and a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with a Focus on Energy and Electricity Systems from Lehigh University. \n\n\n\nDevon MarcAurele is a Supervisor – Interconnections in Integrated System Planning for Avangrid Networks. In this role\, Devon drives change in the Standardized Interconnection Requirements (SIR) that governs DER interconnections in New York as well as oversees the DER interconnection studies across NYSEG and RG&E. He also is a key contributor to addressing and solving complex power quality problems on weak distribution networks. \n\n\n\nBefore joining Avangrid\, Devon was a DER Planning Engineer at Eversource for eight years performing complex steady state and dynamic interconnection studies across Connecticut\, Massachusetts\, and New Hampshire as well as driving DER policy change throughout New England. Devon earned a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from Western New England University and is currently pursuing a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration\, both from the University of Connecticut. \n\n\n\nLeo Y. Jiang received his Ph.D. degree from the Washington State University\, Pullman\, WA\, USA\, in 2016. After completing his doctorate\, he worked as a power system engineer at the GE Global Research center in Niskayuna\, New York\, where he was honored with GE’s Dushman Technology Excellence Award for his contribution to enhancing GE products. Dr. Jiang joined Clarkson University in 2020\, where he has since focused on teaching and research in power engineering\, and he has collaborated widely with industry partners including NYISO\, NYPA\, Avangrid\, and GE in research projects for a smooth grid transition. Dr. Jiang is currently an Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Electric Power System Research at Clarkson University. Since May 2024\, Dr. Jiang has also been a Principal Engineer at Avangrid\, where he contributes to distribution planning\, DER interconnection\, planning criteria guidebook\, and data-driven investment prioritization in grid modernization. Dr. Jiang is the 2024 NSF CAREER Awardee and his research interests include distribution automation\, renewable integration\, and computational methodologies for power system applications. \n\n\n\nModerator: Debbie Lew\, Executive Director\, ESIG \n\n\n\nRegistration Cost: FREE \n\n\n\nQ&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.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-avangrid-lessons-learned/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T160000
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SUMMARY:ESIG LLTF Webinar: Datacenter Load Impact on Torsional Vibrations of Turbine-Generators
DESCRIPTION:Watch the Recording \nDownload the Presentation \n\nFeatured Speaker:  Dustin Howard\, Technical Director\, GE Vernova Consulting Services \nAbout the Webinar: The growing prevalence of AI is driving an increase in the scale and quantity of datacenters to support AI-training workloads.  Successful deployment of datacenter loads requires careful coordination with generation resources to maintain the stability and reliability of the power systems to which they’re connected.  A key technical aspect of this coordination is ensuring torsional stability of turbine-generators supplying the datacenter loads\, whether through onsite generation or nearby generation in the transmission network.  Both the rapid power fluctuation characteristic during AI training workloads\, as well as the small-signal characteristics of the load during idle periods\, can compromise the mechanical integrity of the turbine generators if not properly planned and coordinated. \nThis webinar\, targeted to transmission system operators/planners\, datacenter developers\, and generator owners\, will provide a technical overview of datacenter characteristics that may pose torsional vibration risks.  Methodologies for evaluating risk will be described\, as well as potential mitigation options in scenarios identified with elevated risk.  Example simulation results will be shared to support key findings/takeaways. \nAbout the Speaker: Dustin Howard is an electrical engineer specializing in power systems\, power electronics\, controls\, and modeling. For over a decade\, he has worked at GE Vernova Consulting Services\, leading stability studies for inverter-based resources and complex grid interconnections. He has developed turbine-generator torsional vibration protection and mitigation strategies to address interactions with electrical grids and power electronics controls. He supports GE Vernova’s product teams to create effective control solutions and adapt product development for evolving grid requirements. He is a leading contributor in many industry forums including IEEE\, the UNIFI Consortium\, and as Reliability Working Group Chair at ESIG. He has over 20 industry publications and over 30 patents.  Dustin lives in Atlanta\, GA with his wife and two kids where he enjoys playing golf (with more enthusiasm than skill). \nModerator: Julia Matevosyan\, Associate Director\, Chief Engineer\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE for ESIG Members \nQ&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.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/lltf-webinar-datacenter-load-impact/
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