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SUMMARY:Webinar: EMT Modeling and Simulation – Who Needs an EMT Model for Doing Stability Studies?
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \nDownload Q&A \n\nFeatured Speaker: Babak Badrzadeh\, Technical Director\, Power Systems\, Aurecon \n \nAbout the Webinar: Power systems around the world are transitioning to significantly higher shares of inverter-based resources (IBR) with few synchronous generators remaining online. IBR and synchronous generators have fundamentally different dynamic performance characteristics. System dynamics and technical needs are therefore vastly different between synchronous and IBR dominated power systems\, and these differences will become greater as IBR uptake increases in the power system. Several practical experiences exist where conventional power system stability analysis tools\, referred to as phasor-domain transients\, have been unable to predict these phenomena due to the simplifications inherent to these tools. \nMore detailed whole-system modelling based on electromagnetic transient (EMT) models has been increasingly used in recent times in particular in countries/regions with higher IBR penetration to address the problems discussed above. This will facilitate accurate long-term power system planning allowing the resolution of new and emerging phenomena before they manifest in real power system operation. It will also permit a more accurate albeit more involved assessment of the impact of connecting new IBRs such as battery energy storage systems\, hydrogen electrolyser\, solar and wind generation on power system planning and operation. This detailed modelling will also facilitate better understanding of the performance of emerging technologies such as grid-forming inverters and how best they can be designed to meet emerging power system needs and technical requirements in power systems with significantly higher IBR penetration. \nThis webinar focuses on why\, when\, where and who questions as far as wide-area EMT modelling is concerned. A brief discussion on the how question will also be presented.\n \nAbout the Speaker: Babak Badrzadeh holds BSc\, MSc and PhD all in the area of electrical power systems. Prior to joining Aurecon in March 2021\, he was with AEMO as the Manager of Operational Analysis and Engineering team. He is currently the Technical Director\, Power Systems with Aurecon\, and an Adjunct Professor with Monash University. His focus area is power system modelling and analysis\, including the impact of grid-connected and distributed inverter-based resources from operational\, connections and planning perspectives. He has played a key role in the worldwide establishment of wide-area electromagnetic transient (EMT) modelling\, and the overarching area of system strength. Babak is currently the Convener of CIGRE Working Groups B4.83\, C2.26 and C4.56\, a member of CIGRE SC C2 Strategic Advisory Committee. In January 2021 Babak was appointed as a Distinguished Lecturer by IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES). He is also a recipient of 2019 ESIG Engineering excellence award. In March 2021 Babak was appointed as the chief editor of CIGRE Green Book on ‘’Power system dynamic modelling and analysis in evolving networks’’. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, 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-emt-modeling-and-simulation-who-needs-an-emt-model-for-doing-stability-studies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T160000
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar Series: Use of AI and Big Data in the Control Room
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \n\nFeatured Speaker: Jesper Abildgaard Nielsen\, Senior Director of Data & Systems (Product development)\, Energinet \nJesper Abildgaard Nielsen\nAbout the Webinar: The need for data driven decision tools to support the grid operator in the future is increasing. The operator needs to monitor and control an electricity system with a high degree of complexity due to an increasing amount of renewables integrated into the system. This webinar will briefly cover Energinet’s strategy around the control center of the future\, specific use cases empowered by machine learning and data and the effort to build digital culture and capabilities. \nAbout the Speaker: Jesper Abildgaard Nielsen is Energinet’s Senior Director of Data & Systems (Product development). In this role he is responsible for control center systems\, open innovation and data and digitalization. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, 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-use-of-ai-and-big-data-in-the-control-room/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T160000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Multi-value Transmission Planning for a Decarbonized Future
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \nDownload Q&A \n\nFeatured Speakers: Derek Stenclik\, Founding Partner\, Telos Energy; Ryan Deyoe\, Power Markets Specialist\, Telos Energy \nDerek Stenclik\nAbout the Webinar: Underlying any renewable energy or decarbonization goal should be a robust transmission planning framework. This webinar will present the results\, findings\, and recommendations from ESIG’s Transmission Benefits Task Force. The recently conducted study and forthcoming report will provide valuable insights on multi-value frameworks for transmission planning\, a key component of the recent FERC NOPR. The task force conducted a transmission planning exercise for ERCOT\, evaluating benefits of increasing the West Texas Export transfer capability as well as interregional transmission upgrades to neighboring systems. Using the ERCOT system as an illustrative case study\, the webinar will explore how to quantify production cost\, emissions\, renewable enablement\, risk mitigation\, resource adequacy\, and resilience benefits to better evaluate new transmission projects. \nAbout the Speakers: Derek Stenclik is a founding partner of Telos Energy\, an analytics and consulting firm specializing in renewable integration\, system planning\, and grid modeling. Prior to founding Telos Energy\, Derek spent eight years in GE Power’s Energy Consulting department as the Senior Manager of Power System Strategy. He holds an M.S. degree in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University and a B.A. in International Relations from the State University of New York\, College at Geneseo. Derek is a lifelong native of Upstate New York and currently resides in the town of Niskayuna with his wife and two sons. \nRyan Deyoe\nRyan Deyoe is a Power Markets Analyst at Telos Energy and has experience in fundamental power market modeling. At Telos Energy he has worked on projects ranging from transmission planning\, clean electricity planning and has aided stakeholders IRP involvement. Prior to joining Telos Energy\, he worked for PA Consulting in their Energy and Utilities practice where he led their ERCOT modeling effort. There he worked to develop generation supply forecasts building on existing ERCOT conditions out to 2040. He analyzed economic new entry of generation units onto the ERCOT grid under varying market conditions in both the energy only market and regarding ERCOT scarcity pricing. \nModerator: Debbie Lew\, Associate 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-multi-value-transmission-planning-for-a-decarbonized-future/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220502T130000
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SUMMARY:Joint Webinar: IEEE 2800-2022 Update: New IEEE Interconnection Standard for Large-Scale Solar\, Wind\, and Energy Storage
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nRegister to View Webinar-on-Demand \n\nThis joint webinar for subject matter experts and academia doing research on large-scale solar\, wind\, and energy storage plants will provide an update on the IEEE 2800™-2022\, Standard for Interconnection and Interoperability of Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs) Interconnecting with Associated Transmission and Sub-Transmission Electric Power Systems\, which is anticipated to publish by the end of April. The technical minimum requirements specified in 2800 for the interconnection of large-scale\, transmission- and sub-transmission-connected inverter-based resources are important elements in the North American and international framework to maintain the reliability of the bulk power system with increasing amounts of IBRs\, including those radially connected via VSC-HVDC facilities to the grid. \nThis webinar aims to review the purpose and scope of the published standard along with selected final requirements; and to provide leading examples for IEEE 2800 adoption by RTOs/ISOs\, followed by time for Q&A. \nPresented by: IEEE–ESIG–PSERC–CURENT
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/joint-webinar-ieee-2800-2022-update-new-ieee-interconnection-standard-for-large-scale-solar-wind-and-energy-storage/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T171110
CREATED:20220307T173246Z
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar Series: Inertia Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \nDownload Q&A Responses \n\nFeatured Speaker: Julia Matevosyan\, Chief Engineer\, ESIG \nJulia Matevosyan\nAbout the Webinar: As shares of inverter-based resources increase\, fewer synchronous generators may be online at any given time. Inertial response available from synchronous machines after a sudden large imbalance on the system is therefore diminishing. Various methods and technologies to improve and supplement inertial response exist and are gradually being deployed in power systems with high shares of inverter-based resources. Regardless of the methods being used\, there is a need to improve situational awareness and accurately monitor available inertial response in real-time. A number of methods for estimating and monitoring inertia have been developed over the past few years. This webinar will briefly cover the need for inertia monitoring and methods that are currently being used or proposed around the world. \nAbout the Speaker: Julia Matevosyan is ESIG’s Chief Engineer and has more than 20 years of experience in the power industry. Prior to joining ESIG\, Matevosyan was the Lead Planning Engineer of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). In her time with ERCOT\, she worked on adequacy of system inertial response\, system flexibility\, frequency control and performance issues related to high penetration levels of inverter-based generation and ancillary services market design. Julia received her BSc from Riga Technical University in Latvia\, and her MSc and PhD from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Sweden. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, 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-inertia-monitoring/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T160000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: DER Modeling and Distribution System Operations
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \nDownload Q&A Responses \n\nFeatured Speaker: Astrid Atkinson\, CEO & Co-Founder\, Camus Energy \nAstrid Atkinson\nAbout the Webinar: As the grid evolves and the number of active participants increases\, accurate and timely data about meters\, DERs\, and grid conditions is increasingly important. Utilities have made massive investments in smart metering\, ADMS\, and DER management systems. But getting a complete\, real-time\, actionable view of the distribution grid is an unsolved challenge. How do we put all the pieces together\, to make better use of our existing distribution and transmission systems\, and plan for the two-way\, reliable\, decarbonized grid of the future? \nAbout the Speaker: Astrid Atkinson is CEO and co-founder of Camus Energy\, which provides software-based Grid Management as a Service\, combining real-time situational awareness\, device control\, and market integration for grid operators and energy providers. Prior to founding Camus\, she was a Senior Director of Software Engineering at Google\, where she was an early leader in developing Google’s distributed systems reliability approach. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, 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-der-modeling-and-distribution-system-operations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T143000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Design Study Requirements for a US Macrogrid
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \nDownload Q&A \n\nFeatured Speakers: Bob Zavadil\, EnerNex; Alison Silverstein\, Consultant; Jay Caspary\, Grid Strategies; Rob Gramlich\, Grid Strategies; Jim McCalley\, Iowa State University; Nick Miller\, HickoryLedge LLC; Dale Osborn\, Consultant \nAbout the Webinar: The ESIG Macrogrid Studies Scoping Team recently completed a report detailing design study requirements for a macrogrid. Designing and evaluating the performance of a macrogrid is different from conventional transmission planning. In this 90 minute webinar\, members of the team will discuss a series of national-level transmission studies that they propose should be undertaken to examine this pathway towards achieving the national’s energy system transformation goals. These studies include macrogrid design and technology considerations\, reliability studies\, resilience studies\, operations and operability\, and economic analysis. \nDownload Report \nFor additional information on the study\, click here. \nModerator: Debbie Lew\, Associate 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. \n  \nBob Zavadil\nAlison Silverstein\nJay Caspary\nRob Gramlich\n  \nJim McCalley\nNick Miller\nDale Osborn\n 
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-design-study-requirements-for-a-us-macrogrid/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T160000
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar Series: Project EDGE / DER Marketplace Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \n\nFeatured Speakers: Nick Regan\, Business Lead – Project EDGE\, AEMO; John Theunissen\, Project EDGE Lead\, AusNet Services; Anoop Nambiar\, Program Manager\, Distributed Energy\, AusNet Services \nNick Regan\nAbout the Webinar: Project EDGE is an innovative\, first of its kind trial demonstrating a proof-of-concept DER Marketplace to inform current and future reforms in line with Australia’s Energy Security Board Post 2025 NEM initiatives. \nThis collaboration between the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)\, AusNet Services (AusNet) and Mondo (collectively\, the Project Partners)\, with financial support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) seeks to understand\, test\, and demonstrate a proof-of-concept Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Marketplace that enables efficient and secure coordination of aggregated DER to provide wholesale and local network support services within the constraints of the distribution network in a way that promotes the National Electricity Objective (NEO). The primary intent is to identify capabilities that can be replicated at scale across the National Electricity Market (NEM). \nThis presentation will provide an overview of the project\, learnings to date and research questions that aim to answer key questions across industry on the customer needs\, alignment to the National Electricity Objectives\, wholesale integration capability\, local network services requirements\, operation within Dynamic Operating Envelopes (DOEs)\, how to efficiently exchange data at scale\, and the roles and responsibilities of each of the actors within the DER Marketplace. \nJohn Theunissen\nAbout the Speakers: Nick Regan leads Project EDGE\, a practical DER Marketplace demonstration. Project EDGE (Energy Demand and Generation Exchange) aims to develop an evidence base to shape a pathway for DER integration\, at scale\, into Australia’s power systems and markets that has consumers’ best interests at its core. \nNick has held product\, project management and management consulting roles focussed on the decentralisation of Australia’s power system and its economic\, market and commercial implications. Prior to entering the energy industry\, Nick worked in corporate banking deal teams as a credit risk analyst. Nick is passionate about shaping an energy system that operates in the best interests of people and the planet. \nJohn Theunissen leads DER integration initiatives within AusNet Services’ Emerging Markets team and is also the EDGE project lead for AusNet. \nJohn is an electrical engineer who has held numerous technical management roles within AusNet Services and its predecessor companies over the last 25 years\, initially in the protection\, control and communication areas\, and later in leading smart grid and network modernization initiatives. He is passionate about network intelligence\, automation\, distributed energy resources and data science\, especially their ability to shape future energy ecosystems. \nAnoop Nambiar\nAnoop Nambiar is an energy industry management professional with extensive experience in the application of transformative technologies and effective management practices to achieve operational and strategic organisational objectives. With a proven record of building and leading highly effective teams\, he is driven by the satisfaction of solving complex problems through strong teamwork and a shared passion for delivery. \nAnoop has held various roles across the Australian Energy Market Operator\, AGL Energy and Vencorp\, and is currently the Program Manager for DER Market Trials at Mondo (AusNet Services). \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, 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-project-edge-der-marketplace-demonstration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T171110
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Overview of the UNIFI Consortium
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \n\nFeatured Speaker: Ben Kroposki\, PhD\, PE\, FIEEE\, Director of Power Systems Engineering Center\, NREL \nBen Kroposki\nAbout the Webinar: The Universal Interoperability for Grid-forming Inverters (UNIFI) Consortium is a forum to address fundamental challenges in the seamless integration of grid-forming (GFM) technologies into power systems of the future. The objectives of the UNIFI Consortium are to develop and implement a unified approach for integrating inverter-based resources (IBRs) and synchronous machines in power systems at any scale as well as support outreach\, education\, and collaboration to develop alignment amongst researchers\, industry\, utilities\, and policy makers. This talk will discuss the overall goals of the UNIFI Consortium and it plans to develop interoperability guidelines and functional specifications to enable power systems to operate with any mix of machines and IBRs at any scale in an affordable\, secure\, reliable\, sustainable\, and resilient manner. \nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Ben Kroposki is the Director of the Power Systems Engineering Center at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) where he leads NREL’s strategic research in the design\, planning and operations of electrical power systems. He has over 30 years of experience in the design\, testing\, and integration of renewable and distributed power systems and has more than 150 publications in these areas with over 8\,700 citations. Dr. Kroposki received his BSEE and MSEE from Virginia Tech and Ph.D. from the Colorado School of Mines. Dr. Kroposki is the recipient of the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Ramakumar Family Renewable Energy Excellence Award. This award has been established to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of developing\, utilizing and integrating renewable energy resources in the national and global energy scenarios. As an IEEE Fellow\, Dr. Kroposki was recognized for his leadership in renewable and distributed energy systems integration. Dr. Kroposki is an Adjunct professor at the Colorado School of Mines and University of Colorado where he teaches courses on integrating renewable energy into power systems. Dr. Kroposki is also serving as the Organizational Director of the UNIF Consortium. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, 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-overview-of-the-unifi-consortium/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T171110
CREATED:20220201T213919Z
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar Series: MCCS (Modular Control Center System) - Designing a Future-oriented Control Center System For a Successful Energy Transition
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nDownload Presentation \n\nFeatured Speakers: Mirko Pracht\, Director\, Digitalization in System Operations\, 50Hertz / Program Lead & Initiator for MCCS; Ralf Heisig\, Product Manager\, MCCS\, 50Hertz \nMirko Pracht\nAbout the Webinar: With the initiative “60 to 100 due 2032” it is the goal of 50Hertz to integrate sufficient renewable energy sources into the grid to obtain 100% of energy from renewables by the year 2032. For that purpose\, we are developing with MCCS a system that uses a modular and scalable approach to the control architecture to manage and overcome future challenges in smart grid networks. The webinar will demonstrate the path for successfully applying the design principles to implement the modular approach from the beginning to the present day\, and describe what a modular design approach means for the relevant technologies and potential vendors. The challenge of master data management and communication will be outlined and how it was overcome will be described. Through an iterative product development process\, collaboration and an agile approach\, 50Hertz is paving the way to a digital future. \nAbout the Speakers: Mirko Pracht is Director\, Digitalization in System Operations at 50Hertz (German TSO) and Program Lead and Initiator for MCCS (Modular Control Center System). Mirko and his team are responsible for digitalization strategy and initiatives within System Operations of 50Hertz\, project portfolio and project implementation\, data strategy and architecture and for national and internal cooperation & compliance topics in System Operations. Before that he was Head of Technical IT\, working with his team on maintenance\, operation and development of all operational technology (OT) systems within 50Hertz. \nRalf Heisig\nRalf Heisig is the Product Manager for MCCS (Modular Control Center System). For the past ten years he held various roles and positions at Vattenfall\, including IT Manager\, Program Manager and R&D Engineer for Sustainable Energy Solutions Distribution. Prior to that he worked for 20 years at Siemens Energy and Automation as Product Manager and Project Manager in the areas of Power System Applications – Energy Management Systems\, Station Automation\, Power Quality and Communication Technologies. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, 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-mccs-modular-control-center-system-designing-a-future-oriented-control-center-system-for-a-successful-energy-transition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T171110
CREATED:20220111T163957Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: EV Smart Charging Trial
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \nDownload Q&A \n\nFeatured Speakers: Steve Heinen\, Future Network and Planning Manager and Duncan Head\, GM Insights\, Vector Limited \nSteve Heinen\nAbout the Webinar: The rapid emergence of electric vehicles can deliver energy security and environmental benefits by transitioning transportation from oil to electricity infrastructure\, but will also pose new challenges to the electricity system. In order to better understand customer behaviour and network requirements for at-home charging\, Vector\, New Zealand’s largest electricity and gas distributor\, has been carrying out an EV Smart Charging Trial with 200 EV owners over the last 2 years. The trial demonstrated that Smart Charing can successfully integrate EVs into the network while delivering customer satisfaction. The webinar will provide real-world insights and practical advice for strategists\, engineers and other energy professionals around EV network integration based on the findings of the EV Smart Charging Trial. \nAbout the Speakers: Steve Heinen is Future Network and Planning Manager at Vector. His responsibilities include architecting the network of the future and designing wire and non-wire solutions to meet future demand and customer expectations . Steve has previously worked a researcher at University College Dublin in Ireland\, a global leader in integration of variable renewables\, at the International Energy Agency in Paris and with ALSTOM Power. He has authored multiple journal articles and international reports such as the IEA’s Energy Technology Perspectives and Smart Grid Roadmap. Steve received a Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering at University College Dublin (UCD)\, Ireland\, a master’s degree (MSc ETH) in mechanical engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich)\, Switzerland\, and a Master’s degree in energy economics from Paris-Dauphine University\, France. \nDuncan Head\nDuncan Head is GM Insights at Vector and has over 20 year’s experience in the energy industry covering markets\, operations\, regulation\, investment and strategy. Duncan established Vector’s data and analytics function\, the work of which has been the basis for Vector’s Symphony strategy. With a passion and focus on all things related to the Energy Transition\, Duncan’s team is constantly looking to add to the body of knowledge that will support a fast\, efficient and equitable shift to a decarbonised energy future. Duncan has business (hons) and law degrees from the University of Auckland. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, 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-ev-smart-charging-trial/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260606T171110
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar Series: Managing Grid Stability in a High IBR Network
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \n\nFeatured Speaker: Julian Leslie\,  Head of Networks and Chief Engineer – National Grid Electricity System Operator \nAbout the Webinar: This session will focus on the operation of the GB electricity system and to demonstrate what it means to operate a low carbon network and what actions and changes National Grid Electricity System Operator are doing to ensure a safe and stable grid system. Using a case study of system oscillations experienced last summer\, the discussion will focus on what has been done to mitigate the risk\, identify the root cause and create long term solutions. \nJulian Leslie\nAbout the Speaker: Julian Leslie is a chartered engineer with three decades of transmission system operation\, planning and investment experience. Julian’s role is to prepare Great Britain’s electricity network for net zero operation\, defining future network needs so that market and network owners can invest in the right technology solutions at the right time. He is also responsible for transmission system connections\, ensuring that access – both connection and maintenance – is safe\, secure and straightforward and keeps consumers’ costs to a minimum. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, 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-managing-grid-stability-in-a-high-ibr-network/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T171110
CREATED:20211206T171744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185046Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: IEA Wind Task 25 Final Report
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \nDownload Q&A \n\nFeatured Speaker: Hannele Holttinen\, Senior Adviser\, Partner\, Recognis Oy. Finland \n \nAbout the Webinar: This webinar will summarize findings on wind and solar integration\, both real experience and studies\, as reported from the 17 countries participating in the International Energy Agency Wind Technology Collaboration Programme (IEA Wind TCP) Task 25. It is based on the recently published summary report\, ”Design and Operation of Energy Systems with Large Amounts of Variable Generation.” The main issues regarding wind and solar impacts on power systems\, from national case studies\, address both long-term planning issues and short-term operational impacts. Long-term planning issues include grid planning and resource adequacy. Short-term operational impacts include reliability\, stability\, reserves\, and maximizing the value of wind in operational timescales. Findings on variability and uncertainty of power system-wide wind power are covered. Recent studies toward 100% shares of renewables are also presented. Access to the Summary Report may be found at 10.32040/2242-122X.2021.T396. \nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Hannele Holttinen is Partner at Recognis and acting as Operating Agent of IEAWIND Task 25 and Pillar 5 lead of G-PST. 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 PV on power systems and electricity markets. 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. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, 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-iea-wind-task-25-final-report/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T171110
CREATED:20211011T162429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185045Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Solar PV Disturbances: What We Need to Do to Get Ready for High Penetration Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \n\nFeatured Speaker: Ryan Quint\, Senior Manager\, BPS Security and Grid Transformation\, NERC \nRyan Quint\nAbout the Webinar: This webinar will dive into the events analyzed by NERC\, WECC\, and Texas RE regarding solar photovoltaic (PV) resources abnormally responding to grid faults. Ryan will highlight the key findings and lessons learned from the recent Odessa Disturbance in Texas as well as multiple events that have occurred in California in 2021. \nAbout the Speaker: Ryan Quint is the Senior Manager of BPS Security and Grid Transformation at NERC\, where he supports the electric utility industry tackle emerging risks and grid transformation topics. He leads a number of industry efforts focused on the integration of inverter technology to the bulk power system\, ensuring reliability with increasing amounts of distributed energy resources\, and incorporating cybersecurity into traditional system planning\, operations\, and design practices. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, 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-solar-pv-disturbances-what-we-need-to-do-to-get-ready-for-high-penetration-conditions/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T171110
CREATED:20210927T170753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185045Z
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar Series: Research Agenda for Transformed Power Systems
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \n\nFeatured Speakers: Mark O’Malley\, Chief Scientist\, ESIG and Julian Leslie\,  Head of Networks and Chief Engineer – National Grid Electricity System Operator \nMark O’Malley\nAbout the Webinar: As the power system generation mix transitions\, advances in the operation and planning of the power system are required to continue to meet its primary objectives. To meet this need\, select system operators on the cutting edge of this transition have collaborated with technical institutions around the world to create the Global Power System Transformation (G-PST) Consortium (https://globalpst.org/). The Consortium has the objective of supporting advanced system operator cutting-edge research and development activities and supporting all system operators globally with knowledge and training as they transform their power systems. \nFollowing an extensive and rigorous process\, the G-PST defined a common inaugural research agenda to advance the operations and planning of power systems to enable the transition. The purpose of this webinar is to describe the research agenda\, which seeks to include all possible advances\, from fundamental to applied research\, driving solutions which are expected (but not assumed) to be globally applicable to all system operators. The initial research agenda focuses on near-term issues (i.e.\, next decade) and includes all technical aspects of operational and planning activities within the bulk power system. These advances will vary from system to system and will range from simple modifications of existing technologies and practices to fundamentally new and better ways to plan and/or operate the power systems of the future. \nJulian Leslie\nAbout the Speakers: Mark O’Malley is the Chief Scientist of the Energy Systems Integration Group having recently completed a three-year assignment as Chief Scientist\, Energy Systems Integration at the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory\, USA. At NREL he co-led the establishment of the Global Power System Transformation Consortium and is the co-chair of the Research Agenda Group. He is a Foreign Member of the US National Academy of Engineering\, a member of the Royal Irish Academy\, the Professor of Electrical Engineering at UCD and a Visiting Professor at Imperial College London. \nJulian Leslie is a chartered engineer with three decades of transmission system operation\, planning and investment experience. Julian’s role is to prepare Great Britain’s electricity network for net zero operation\, defining future network needs so that market and network owners can invest in the right technology solutions at the right time. He is also responsible for transmission system connections\, ensuring that access – both connection and maintenance – is safe\, secure and straightforward and keeps consumers’ costs to a minimum. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, 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-research-agenda-for-transformed-power-systems/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T171110
CREATED:20211004T195756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185045Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Redefining Resource Adequacy
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \nDownload Q&A Responses \n\nFeatured Speaker: Derek Stenclik\, Founding Partner\, Telos Energy \nAbout the Webinar: This webinar will serve as a follow-up to the ESIG whitepaper\, “Resource Adequacy for Modern Power Systems” released in August. It will expand on the principles outlined in the report by further elaborating on recommendations for improved resource adequacy metrics and future options for the planning reserve margin. The webinar will explore ways to leverage the outputs of resource adequacy analysis to better characterize system risk\, make informed investment decisions to improve reliability\, and improve the long-term planning process. \nAbout the Speaker: Derek Stenclik is a founding partner of Telos Energy\, an analytics and consulting firm specializing in renewable integration\, system planning\, and grid modeling. Prior to founding Telos Energy\, Derek spent eight years in GE Power’s Energy Consulting department as the Senior Manager of Power System Strategy. He holds an M.S. degree in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University and a B.A. in International Relations from the State University of New York\, College at Geneseo. Derek is a lifelong native of Upstate New York and currently resides in the town of Niskayuna with his wife and two sons. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, 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-redefining-resource-adequacy/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T171110
CREATED:20210919T161421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185045Z
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar Series: Weak Grid Connection of IBR\, Why Are We Still Talking About This?
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \n\nWeak Grid Connection of IBR\, Why Are We Still Talking About This? \nWednesday\, November 10 – 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. (eastern US) \nFeatured Speaker: Sebastian Achilles\, Managing Director Power Systems Operation and Planning\, GE Energy Consulting \nWebinar Abstract: Operation of Inverter Based Resources (IBR) in weak grid conditions is a relatively old subject that does not seem to go away. The webinar will begin with a short introduction on the types of performance issues associated with weak grid and related mitigations used in the industry. We will then elaborate on how the weak grid operation challenges have changed in recent years due to the large deployment of IBR\, and aspects of grid code requirements that affect the risk of weak grid related issues in the lifetime of IBR plants. The speaker will also share observations on study\, modeling and short circuit ratio (SCR) screening aspects based on recent experiences\, with a focus on what seems to be changing from prior practices. The discussion will elaborate on grid following (GFL) and grid forming (GFM) IBR resources in the context of weak grids\, and why GFM may help\, but not necessarily solve\, all weak grid risks. The talk will be presented from an OEM perspective. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, 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. \nAbout the Speaker: Sebastian Achilles is Managing Director\, Power Systems Operation and Planning at GE Energy Consulting. His responsibilities include integration and interconnection of onshore wind\, offshore wind\, PV solar\, battery and FACTS technologies globally. His team provides support to product design related to grid behavior of these IBRs. Team also provides consulting support to developers and transmission entities related to same area of expertise. \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nAbout G-PST Consortium \nThe chief executive officers of National Grid Electricity System Operator UK\, California Independent System Operator (CAISO)\, Australia Energy Market Operator (AEMO)\, Ireland’s System Operator (EirGrid)\, and Denmark’s System Operator (Energinet) are champions in developing the consortium mission and activities. Importantly\, these system operators are leading a Research Agenda Group to identify common\, cutting-edge research questions that can inform large- scale national research and development investments. Relevant results and lessons from this process will be broadly shared for learning across all countries. The Consortium is also partnering with around 10 emerging economy and developing country system operators from Africa\, Asia\, Latin America and Eastern Europe who will also guide the G-PST vision and collaborate with the Consortium to advance power system transformation with a focus on technical collaboration\, peer learning and exchange\, and workforce development to support local PST priorities. \nA core team\, including the Energy Systems Integration Group (ESIG)\, Imperial College London\, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)\, Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence for Integrated Energy Systems\, National Renewable Energy Laboratory\, Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE)\, IEEE\, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)\, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO)\, the Danish Technical University (DTU)\, and ASEAN Center for Energy\, is actively developing the consortium and will be engaged in implementation of technical work as well as coordinating specific pillars. \nInternational agencies and multilateral and regional development banks\, including World Bank\, United States Agency for International Development (USAID)\, German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ)\, International Energy Agency (IEA)\, Asian Development Bank (ADB)\, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and others are serving as key implementing partners to ensure the consortium complements and reinforces existing programs. \n For more information on the G-PST visit https://globalpst.org/.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/g-pst-esig-webinar-series-weak-grid-connection-of-ibr-why-are-we-still-talking-about-this/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T171110
CREATED:20210817T191424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185044Z
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar Series: Planning and Designing Denmark’s Future Energy Islands – a Large Scale 100% Inverter-based Offshore Power System
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \nDownload Q&A \nPlanning and Designing Denmark’s Future Energy Islands – a Large Scale 100% Inverter-based Offshore Power System\nWednesday\, October 13 – 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (eastern US) \nFeatured Speaker: Christian Frank Flytkjær\, Senior Manager\, Grid Analysis\, Energinet \nWebinar Abstract: To harvest wind energy efficiently\, Denmark is constructing two energy islands. The energy islands will serve as offshore hubs\, collecting and transmitting wind energy to Denmark and other European countries by several interconnectors installed on the hub. At a later stage\, PtX-plants will be installed reducing transmission capacity needs. The ambition is to construct one 3 GW island in the North Sea expandable to 10 GW and one in the Baltic Sea as well. Both can be considered 100% inverter-based power systems designed from a blank sheet of paper. This presentation will cover the power system design considerations and technologies enabling the hubs. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, 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. \nAbout the Speaker: Christian is currently Senior Manager of Energinet’s Grid Analysis department\, which is responsible for Energinet’s stability and power quality assessments. Before his current role\, Christian was Chief Engineer\, also with Energinet. Christen obtained his bachelor\, master and PhD degrees at Aalborg University in Denmark. \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nAbout G-PST Consortium \nThe chief executive officers of National Grid Electricity System Operator UK\, California Independent System Operator (CAISO)\, Australia Energy Market Operator (AEMO)\, Ireland’s System Operator (EirGrid)\, and Denmark’s System Operator (Energinet) are champions in developing the consortium mission and activities. Importantly\, these system operators are leading a Research Agenda Group to identify common\, cutting-edge research questions that can inform large- scale national research and development investments. Relevant results and lessons from this process will be broadly shared for learning across all countries. The Consortium is also partnering with around 10 emerging economy and developing country system operators from Africa\, Asia\, Latin America and Eastern Europe who will also guide the G-PST vision and collaborate with the Consortium to advance power system transformation with a focus on technical collaboration\, peer learning and exchange\, and workforce development to support local PST priorities. \nA core team\, including the Energy Systems Integration Group (ESIG)\, Imperial College London\, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)\, Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence for Integrated Energy Systems\, National Renewable Energy Laboratory\, Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE)\, IEEE\, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)\, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO)\, the Danish Technical University (DTU)\, and ASEAN Center for Energy\, is actively developing the consortium and will be engaged in implementation of technical work as well as coordinating specific pillars. \nInternational agencies and multilateral and regional development banks\, including World Bank\, United States Agency for International Development (USAID)\, German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ)\, International Energy Agency (IEA)\, Asian Development Bank (ADB)\, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and others are serving as key implementing partners to ensure the consortium complements and reinforces existing programs. \n For more information on the G-PST visit https://globalpst.org/.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/g-pst-esig-webinar-series-preparing-a-system-operators-study-environment-for-a-100-percent-inverter-based-power-system/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T171110
CREATED:20210915T165600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185045Z
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SUMMARY:WECC/ESIG Grid-Forming Inverter-Based Resources Workshop
DESCRIPTION:*Please see below for links to download presentations from the workshop.*  \nView Workshop Recording \n\nHigh levels of Inverter-Based Resources (IBR)\, e.g.\, wind\, solar\, batteries\, can create challenges and advantages for power system stability. Join WECC and the Energy Systems Integration Group (ESIG) in a virtual workshop to explore mitigation options with a focus on grid-forming inverter technology. The workshop will start at a high-level\, then discuss the details of weak grids\, export stability\, zero inertia\, and IBR considerations. This grid-forming inverter-based resources workshop is meant to be accessible to a broad audience. This is an opportunity for discussing\, asking questions\, and sharing information. \nWorkshop Presentations \nWelcome\, Call to Order—Travis English\, WECC \nReview WECC Antitrust Policy—Travis English\nWECC Antitrust Policy\nPlease contact WECC legal counsel if you have any questions. \n\n\n\nIntroduction to Workshop\nSteve Ashbaker\, WECC—Reliability Initiatives Director\nDr. Debbie Lew\, ESIG—Associate Director\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvantages and Challenges of High Penetrations of IBR and Introduction to Grid-Forming IBR\nJason MacDowell\, GE Energy Consulting—Senior Technical Director\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApplications of Grid-Forming IBR\nDr. Julia Matevosyan\, ERCOT—Lead Planning Engineer\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeak Grid Experiences in ERCOT\nDr. Julia Matevosyan\, ERCOT—Lead Planning Engineer\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExport Stability Study Comparing Grid-Following IBR\, Grid-Forming IBR\, and Synchronous Machines\nNick Miller\, HickoryLedge—Principal\nModeling of Grid-Forming IBR and Frequency Response in a 100% IBR Grid\nDr. Deepak Ramasubramanian\, EPRI—Technical Leader\nGrid-Forming IBR in Wind\, Solar\, Battery Plants\nSebastian Achilles\, GE Energy Consulting—Managing Director
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/wecc-esig-grid-forming-inverter-based-resources-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T171110
CREATED:20210727T162329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185044Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Grand Unification: Integrating the Distribution and Transmission Systems
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \nQ&A Recap \n\nFeatured Speaker: Dr. Fredrich (Fritz) Kahrl\, Independent Consultant \nAbout the Webinar: Electricity systems of the future will require more seamless integration between distribution-level and transmission-level resources. But after a decade of more concerted efforts to bring these two parts of the electricity system closer together\, there are still persistent gaps between them. How can these gaps be narrowed over the next decade? Where and what should we prioritize? With a focus on the U.S.\, this talk will discuss the rationale for better operational\, market\, and regulatory integration of transmission and distribution systems\, explore principles and metrics for thinking about integration\, and examine priority integration challenges and potential solutions in several areas: access\, interconnection\, resource adequacy\, retail tariffs\, utility regulation\, and wholesale market design. \nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Fredrich (Fritz) Kahrl is an independent consultant and a lecturer at UC Berkeley and the University of San Francisco. He has worked on many different aspects and scales of electricity systems (from EIMs to DSOs)\, from and between public and private perspectives\, and in the U.S.\, China\, Europe\, and India. Dr. Kahrl received his Ph.D. from the Energy and Resources Group at UC Berkeley and his B.A. in Philosophy from the College of William & Mary. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, 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-grand-unification-integrating-the-distribution-and-transmission-systems/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T171110
CREATED:20210723T175329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185044Z
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar Series: Connect Faster: Improving Renewable Energy Integration With Modular Power Flow Control
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \nQ&A Recap \n\nConnect Faster: Improving Renewable Energy Integration With Modular Power Flow Control\nWednesday\, September 8 – 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. (eastern US) \nFeatured Speaker: Michael Walsh\, Chief Commercial Officer\, Smart Wires \nWebinar Abstract: Modular power flow control provides a uniquely effective approach to help renewable generation developers and asset owners address their most challenging transmission needs. The modern\, power-electronics-based version of these devices\, built upon decades of grid experience\, helps balance network flows by pulling or pushing power through capacitive or inductive voltage injection. When new generation seeks grid interconnection\, it routinely requires network upgrades to enable firm export of power. Under business-as-usual transmission planning strategies\, these upgrades can be extensive because much of the grid was not designed for distributed\, intermittent\, renewable generation. Reconductors\, substation refurbishments or new lines are all costly\, traditional solutions that can take many years to complete due to permitting and other challenges. Yet significant latent capacity exists in most networks around the world\, a recent study by the Brattle Group highlights how this technology can dramatically improve the scale of renewable generation integration in the Southwest Power Pool network. Modular power flow control has proven to help utilities plan and operate their grid to leverage this capacity\, enabling new generation to be connected must faster and more cost-effectively – supporting regulatory targets while benefiting ratepayers and developers alike. In a recent deployment with National Grid Electric Transmission in the UK\, modular power flow control enabled 1.5 GW of renewable generation to access the London metro area by increasing utilization of the existing transmission capacity. Solutions like this one allow rapid deployment scaling\, in line with phased generation connection\, further reducing upfront capital burden on developers. These standard offerings can generally be installed in 1 year or less\, alleviating thermal overload-induced congestion to improve the financial feasibility of previously uneconomic renewable energy projects. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, 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. \nAbout the Speaker: Based in Dublin\, Ireland\, Michael Walsh is responsible for Smart Wires’ global business development and commercial activities. \nPrior to joining Smart Wires\, Michael was Director of Future Grids at Ireland’s Transmission System Operator\, EirGrid. In this role he was responsible for planning the transmission system on the island of Ireland and bringing new technologies into its grid development strategy. It was in this role that he first became familiar with Smart Wires’ innovative solutions. Seeing the potential\, he decided to join the Smart Wires team. \nDuring his tenure at EirGrid\, Michael was a member of ENTSO-E’s System Development Committee\, which oversees the planning of the European-wide transmission system. \nPreviously\, he was Chief Executive of the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) and a Board member of the European Wind Energy Association (Wind Europe). Other previous roles include Manager of market readiness at ESB National Grid\, and Lecturer in Electronic Engineering at University College Dublin\, Ireland. \nMichael is a Fellow of Engineers Ireland and a Board member of the Energy Institute at UCD. \nHe holds a Bachelor of Engineering\, MBA and Ph.D. from UCD\, has authored many peer reviewed papers\, and advised a wide variety of international bodies. \nMichael Walsh has been Chief Commercial Officer since September 2020. \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nAbout G-PST Consortium \nThe chief executive officers of National Grid Electricity System Operator UK\, California Independent System Operator (CAISO)\, Australia Energy Market Operator (AEMO)\, Ireland’s System Operator (EirGrid)\, and Denmark’s System Operator (Energinet) are champions in developing the consortium mission and activities. Importantly\, these system operators are leading a Research Agenda Group to identify common\, cutting-edge research questions that can inform large- scale national research and development investments. Relevant results and lessons from this process will be broadly shared for learning across all countries. The Consortium is also partnering with around 10 emerging economy and developing country system operators from Africa\, Asia\, Latin America and Eastern Europe who will also guide the G-PST vision and collaborate with the Consortium to advance power system transformation with a focus on technical collaboration\, peer learning and exchange\, and workforce development to support local PST priorities. \nA core team\, including the Energy Systems Integration Group (ESIG)\, Imperial College London\, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)\, Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence for Integrated Energy Systems\, National Renewable Energy Laboratory\, Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE)\, IEEE\, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)\, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO)\, the Danish Technical University (DTU)\, and ASEAN Center for Energy\, is actively developing the consortium and will be engaged in implementation of technical work as well as coordinating specific pillars. \nInternational agencies and multilateral and regional development banks\, including World Bank\, United States Agency for International Development (USAID)\, German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ)\, International Energy Agency (IEA)\, Asian Development Bank (ADB)\, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and others are serving as key implementing partners to ensure the consortium complements and reinforces existing programs. \n For more information on the G-PST visit https://globalpst.org/.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/g-pst-esig-webinar-series-connect-faster-improving-renewable-energy-integration-with-modular-power-flow-control/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210901T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210901T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T171110
CREATED:20210809T223909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185044Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Research Opportunities Around the Evolution of ISO/RTO Wholesale Electricity Markets
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \n\nFeatured Speakers: \nYinong Sun\, Energy Systems Modeler and Analyst\, NREL\nTodd Levin\, Energy Systems Engineer\, Argonne National Laboratory\nAndrew Mills\, Research Scientist\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory\nRobin Hytowitz\, Grid Ops & Planning\, EPRI\nBenjamin Hobbs\,  O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute\, Johns Hopkins University \nWebinar Abstract: A consortium of researchers that includes Argonne National Laboratory\, National Renewable Energy Laboratory\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory\, Electric Power Research Institute\, and Johns Hopkins University has been collaborating on a project to provide technical assistance and research to guide the Independent System Operator (ISO) and Regional Transmission Organizations (RTO)\, and their stakeholders\, on the evolution anticipated as supportive of future electricity markets. The team has been working closely with a set of advisors from the U.S. ISOs and RTOs to advise on the needed R&D to support a reliable and economically efficient electricity market of the future. As part of the project\, the team developed a comprehensive report on six important aspects of these regions. For each of the six areas the report included: a literature review on existing practices\, literature review on relevant research to date\, key initiatives under way at the ISOs to make improvements\, and remaining challenges that still need to be addressed to meet the needs of the future electric power system. The report also included the summary of several survey discussions on the most important needs from key stakeholders. The remaining challenges are the focus of the ongoing R&D that the team is working toward for the three-year project. This webcast will provide a summary of the report for listeners. \nLink to Report: https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy21osti/77521.pdf [nrel.gov] \nModerator: Erik Ela\, Principal\, EPRI \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. \nErik Ela\nYinong Sun\nTodd Levin\nRobin Hytowitz\nAndrew Mills\nBenjamin Hobbs\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-research-opportunities-around-the-evolution-of-iso-rto-wholesale-electricity-markets/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T160000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Solar to Grid - Market Value and Bulk Power Impacts of US Solar Through 2019
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Recording \nDownload Q&A \n\nFeatured Speakers: Andrew D. Mills\, Research Scientist\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory\nJoachim (Jo) Seel\, Senior Scientific Engineering Associate\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \nAndrew Mills\nWebinar Abstract: With continued deployment of solar across the United States\, assessing the interactions of solar with the power system is an increasingly important complement to studies tracking the cost and performance of solar plants. This presentation focuses on the historical contribution to reliability\, trends in market value\, and impacts on the bulk power system of solar deployed in the U.S. through the end of 2019 with preliminary data for 2020. Specifically we will cover growth in solar generation and associated market penetration as well as solar’s contributions to resource adequacy based on various calculation methods. We will present solar’s energy and capacity value\, market value decline with growing solar penetration\, and overall competitiveness relative to solar’s PPA prices and LCOE estimates. Finally we will highlight the implications of solar growth for wholesale price patterns\, ancillary service requirements\, changes to net-load ramps\, and overall demand for increased flexibility.The scope of this analysis includes the seven organized U.S. wholesale power markets and is based on historical hourly solar generation profiles for each individual plant larger than 1 MW or county-level aggregate profiles for smaller solar. In addition\, we present a limited set of results for ten utilities that are outside of the independent system operator (ISO)/regional transmission organization (RTO) markets. More information (a technical report\, briefings\, underlying data\, and interactive visualizations) can be found at https://emp.lbl.gov/renewable-grid-insights. \nJoachim (Jo) Seel\nAbout the Speakers: Andrew D. Mills is a Research Scientist in the Electricity Markets and Policy Group at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Andrew conducts research on the integration of variable generation into the electric power system\, evaluating the costs\, benefits\, and institutional needs of renewable energy transmission and other supporting infrastructure. Andrew has published his research in IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy\, IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics\, Wind Energy\, and Energy Policy among other journals. He was a contributing author to the IPCC Contribution of Working Group III to the Fifth Assessment Report and Special Report on Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation. Previously\, Andrew worked with All Cell Technologies\, a battery technology start-up company. Andrew has a Ph.D. and M.S. in Energy and Resources from UC Berkeley and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. \nJoachim (Jo) Seel is a Senior Scientific Engineering Associate at the Electricity Markets and Policy Department at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. His research focuses on solar and wind market developments\, the integration of high shares of intermittent and distributed renewable generation into the electricity grid\, and associated effects on electricity markets. His past work experience includes stations at the European Parliament\, the American Wind Energy Association\, the Commission for Renewable Energy Development at the Chinese Energy Ministry and the German Federal Ministry for Energy and the Economy. He has consulted private and public sector clients on energy economics\, renewable energy technologies and energy policy. Jo holds a PhD and MS of Energy and Resources and a Master in Public Policy from UC Berkeley. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, ESIG Executive Director \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-solar-to-grid-market-value-and-bulk-power-impacts-of-us-solar-through-2019/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Electrification and Industrial Sources of System Balancing Flexibility
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \n\nFeatured Speaker: Niall Mac Dowell\, Professor\, Energy Systems Engineering\, Imperial College London \nAbout the Webinar: Following the terms of the Paris Agreement\, an increasing number of countries worldwide are adopting legally binding “net zero” targets\, i.e.\, a requirement to reduce emissions of CO2 to net zero by approximately 2050. While precise dates vary (Finland is aiming at 2035\, the EU is aiming at 2050\, and China is targeting 2060)\, all are challenging targets. Across the board\, the ambitious deployment of renewable energy resources\, alongside initiatives towards the electrification of mobility\, heating\, and the industrial sector\, are core elements of the “net zero strategy.” As this increases the integration of the broader energy system\, resilience of the grid becomes increasingly important. Core to ensuring grid resilience is the ability of supply and demand to interact flexibly\, potentially through energy storage\, and demand side response\, among other options. These ideas\, and more are explored in this webinar. \nAbout the Speaker: Niall Mac Dowell is a Professor in Energy Systems Engineering at Imperial College London. He is a Chartered Engineer\, a Fellow of both the IChemE and the Royal Society of Chemistry. His research is focused on understanding the transition to a low carbon economy. Since receiving his PhD 2010\, he has published more than 150 peer-reviewed scientific papers at the molecular\, unit operation\, integrated process\, and system scales in this context. A full list of publications can be found here and he currently serves on the Advisory Board of Joule. \nNiall has more than a decade’s experience as a consultant to the public and private sectors. He has worked with a range of private sector energy companies\, and has provided evidence to members of the Select Committee on Energy and Climate Change and has given advice to DECC/BEIS\, the UK’s National Infrastructure Commission\, the IEA\, the IEAGHG the ETI and the JRC. Niall is a member of Total’s Scientific Advisory Board\, was also a member of the US National Petroleum Council (NPC) CCUS Roadmap Team. Niall has been a member of the technical working group of the Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP)\, the Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) and from 2015 – 2019 served as the Secretary of the IChemE’s Energy Centre. \nFinally\, Niall was awarded the Qatar Petroleum Prize for his PhD research in 2010 and the IChemE’s Nicklin and Junior Moulton medals for his work on low carbon energy in 2015 and 2021\, respectively. \nModerator: Aidan Tuohy\, Program Manager\, EPRI \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-electrification-and-industrial-sources-of-system-balancing-flexibility/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T160000
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CREATED:20210521T215407Z
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar Series: STATCOM Strategy and Application in East Germany
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \n\nSTATCOM Strategy and Application in East Germany\nWednesday\, July 14 – 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. (eastern US)\nFeatured Speakers:\nCornelius Heck\, Team Leader for Stability Analysis and Large Projects in Strategic Grid Planning\, 50Hertz Transmission GmbH\nDr. Florian Sass\, Electrical Engineer for Operational Concepts\, 50Hertz Transmission GmbH\nRoman Hinz\, Asset Management\, 50Hertz Transmission GmbH \nCornelius Heck\nWebinar Abstract: With the political decision to phase out all coal\, lignite and nuclear power plants within the next 10-15 years\, Germany faces a massive disruption in generation technology. So far the mentioned conventional power plants provide the majority of non-frequency ancillary services. This webinar will give an overview of the challenges posed upon the East-German Transmission System. Also it will present the current strategy to overcome said challenges with special regards to voltage regulation and inertia provided by grid-forming STATCOM. Hereby the webinar will take you on a journey from current system operation experience\, over strategic grid-planning need identification to asset specification. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, 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. \nDr. Florian Sass\nAbout the Speakers:\nCornelius Heck joined 50Hertz Transmission GmbH in 2016 as part of the medium term planning team in the system operation. In 2013 and 2015\, he received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from BTU Cottbus University\, respectively. In 2020 he assumed the position as team leader for the large projects and stability analysis team in the grid development department. This team manly focusses on the system planning of HVDC and offshore connections and assesses the influence of increasing injection from inverter based sources. \nDr. Florian Sass received his B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering at HS Mannheim and his M.Sc. in Electrical Power and Control Engineering at Technische Universität Ilmenau in 2015. In the same year he joined the power system group as a research fellow. He received his PhD on the topic of curative measures in hybrid AC-HVDC-Systems in 2019. After that\, he joined the system operation department of 50Hertz Transmisson GmbH as a member of the team for technical concepts. He is the expert for HVDC\, FACTS and voltage control processes. \nRoman Hinz\nRoman Hinz received his diploma as industrial engineer for electrical engineering in 2011 at the “Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg” with the thesis of overlay grids and HVDC control schemes. From 2011 to 2014 he was supporting the TSO TenneT as technical consultant (Fichtner) for the offshore HVDC project DolWin1. Afterwards he worked for ALSTOM / GE Grid as Service Engineer from 2014 to 2018 in the offshore HVDC project DolWin3 where he gained site experience and received in 2018 the position as senior site manager and HVDC operator during commissioning. Since 2019 he joined 50Hertz Transmission GmbH as asset manager for HVDC and FACTS. At this position he is responsible for the current STATCOM tender package incl. its specification. \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nAbout G-PST Consortium \nThe chief executive officers of National Grid Electricity System Operator UK\, California Independent System Operator (CAISO)\, Australia Energy Market Operator (AEMO)\, Ireland’s System Operator (EirGrid)\, and Denmark’s System Operator (Energinet) are champions in developing the consortium mission and activities. Importantly\, these system operators are leading a Research Agenda Group to identify common\, cutting-edge research questions that can inform large- scale national research and development investments. Relevant results and lessons from this process will be broadly shared for learning across all countries. The Consortium is also partnering with around 10 emerging economy and developing country system operators from Africa\, Asia\, Latin America and Eastern Europe who will also guide the G-PST vision and collaborate with the Consortium to advance power system transformation with a focus on technical collaboration\, peer learning and exchange\, and workforce development to support local PST priorities. \nA core team\, including the Energy Systems Integration Group (ESIG)\, Imperial College London\, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)\, Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence for Integrated Energy Systems\, National Renewable Energy Laboratory\, Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE)\, IEEE\, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)\, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO)\, the Danish Technical University (DTU)\, and ASEAN Center for Energy\, is actively developing the consortium and will be engaged in implementation of technical work as well as coordinating specific pillars. \nInternational agencies and multilateral and regional development banks\, including World Bank\, United States Agency for International Development (USAID)\, German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ)\, International Energy Agency (IEA)\, Asian Development Bank (ADB)\, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and others are serving as key implementing partners to ensure the consortium complements and reinforces existing programs. \n For more information on the G-PST visit https://globalpst.org/. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/g-pst-esig-webinar-series-statcom-strategy-and-application-in-east-germany/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T160000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Better Planning for Future DER Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \n\nFeatured Speaker: Ben Sigrin\, Energy Systems Modeling Engineer\, NREL \n \nWebinar Abstract: Forecasting the adoption and operation of distributed energy resources (DER)\, e.g.\, rooftop PV\, at fine spatial resolution is an integral part of distribution system (DSP) and integrated resource planning (IRP). Two approaches are emerging: simulating realistic\, but statistically representative end-users at regional or transmission scale planning\, or\, simulating actual end-users for specific power systems\, typically in distribution planning. Both approaches face tradeoffs in the ease of access to the tools for practitioners versus the substantial computational and data challenges in simulating thousands to millions of heterogeneous end-users. Join us to learn more about NREL data\, tools\, and analysis on DER planning\, including the recently open-sourced dGen model. \nAbout the Speaker: Ben Sigrin is a modeling engineer in the Distributed Systems and Storage Group at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). His research interests include capacity expansion modeling with a focus on adoption of distributed energy resources\, risk and decision-making\, and customer behavior. He is also the technical lead for NREL’s open source Distributed Generation Market Demand Model\, or “dGen”\, an agent-based model to forecast DER deployment. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, ESIG Executive Director \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-better-planning-for-future-der-adoption/
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar Series: Survey of Grid-Forming Inverter Applications
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Recording \n\nSurvey of Grid-Forming Inverter Applications\nWednesday\, June 9 – 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. (eastern US)\nJulia Matevosyan\nFeatured Speakers: Julia Matevosyan\, Lead Planning Engineer\, ERCOT\nJason MacDowell\, Senior Director – Technology\, Strategy & Policy\, GE Power \nJulia Matevosyan is Lead Planning Engineer at the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)\, Resource Adequacy Group\, primarily working on adequacy of system inertial response\, system flexibility\, frequency control and performance issues related to high penetration levels of inverter-based generation. Her other interests are integration of storage and distributed generation. Julia serves on a number of the technical advisory committees for projects related to high penetration of inverter-based generation carried out by NREL\, EPRI\, NERC\, and others. \nJulia received her BSc from Riga Technical University in Latvia\, and her MSc and PhD from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Sweden. Prior to joining ERCOT she was with the consulting firms Parsons Brinkerhoff (now WSP) and Sinclair Knight Merz (now Jacobs)\, working primarily on system planning studies\, grid interconnection and grid code compliance studies for wind power plants around the world. \nJason MacDowell\nJason MacDowell is Senior Director of Technology\, Strategy & Policy at GE Energy Consulting in Schenectady\, NY. He has 20 years of energy industry experience on power system planning\, operation and engineering analysis\, grid integration of multiple technologies\, grid stability and economic modeling as well as development of regulatory policy\, grid codes and technical standards. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, 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. \nWebinar Abstract: Grid-Forming technology is viewed as one of the necessary enablers for high penetration of inverter based resources. While it continues to be an area of active research\, grid-forming battery energy storage systems are already commercially available and are being used in an number of applications around the world (e.g. US\, Australia\, and a number of Island applications). This webinar will provide an overview of existing and ongoing projects\, focusing on the drivers behind the choice of technology and project performance. The webinar is based on the whitepaper “The Role of Grid Forming Technology to Enable Energy Systems Integration” on which the ESIG High Share of Inverter-Based Resources Task Force is currently working. \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nAbout G-PST Consortium \nThe chief executive officers of National Grid Electricity System Operator UK\, California Independent System Operator (CAISO)\, Australia Energy Market Operator (AEMO)\, Ireland’s System Operator (EirGrid)\, and Denmark’s System Operator (Energinet) are champions in developing the consortium mission and activities. Importantly\, these system operators are leading a Research Agenda Group to identify common\, cutting-edge research questions that can inform large- scale national research and development investments. Relevant results and lessons from this process will be broadly shared for learning across all countries. The Consortium is also partnering with around 10 emerging economy and developing country system operators from Africa\, Asia\, Latin America and Eastern Europe who will also guide the G-PST vision and collaborate with the Consortium to advance power system transformation with a focus on technical collaboration\, peer learning and exchange\, and workforce development to support local PST priorities. \nA core team\, including the Energy Systems Integration Group (ESIG)\, Imperial College London\, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)\, Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence for Integrated Energy Systems\, National Renewable Energy Laboratory\, Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE)\, IEEE\, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)\, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO)\, the Danish Technical University (DTU)\, and ASEAN Center for Energy\, is actively developing the consortium and will be engaged in implementation of technical work as well as coordinating specific pillars. \nInternational agencies and multilateral and regional development banks\, including World Bank\, United States Agency for International Development (USAID)\, German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ)\, International Energy Agency (IEA)\, Asian Development Bank (ADB)\, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and others are serving as key implementing partners to ensure the consortium complements and reinforces existing programs. \n For more information on the G-PST visit https://globalpst.org/.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/g-pst-esig-webinar-series-survey-of-grid-forming-inverter-applications/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T170000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Market Design for the Clean Electricity Transition
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nDownload Presentation \nDownload Q&A \n\nFeatured Speakers:\nDr. Karl Hausker\, Senior Fellow\, World Resources Institute\nDr. Karen Palmer\, Senior Fellow and Director of the Future Power Initiative\, Resources for the Future\nSteve Corneli\, Principal and Owner\, Strategies for Clean Energy Innovation \nWebinar Abstract: Policymakers in the U.S. and many other countries are examining whether current electricity market designs are well-suited to support the efficient and rapid decarbonization of the power sector. WRI and RFF are exploring concepts for organized long-term markets designed to operate parallel to today’s short-term energy markets\, and intended to identify and support the financing and development of efficient\, reliable mixes of clean (i.e.\, zero- and very low-carbon) resources. Karl Hausker and Karen Palmer will present on why such markets may be needed\, and on four potential long-term market designs. \nThey will draw on their recent workshop on this topic. For background reading:\nhttps://www.wri.org/events/2020/12/market-design-clean-energy-transition-advancing-long-term \n\nAbout the Speakers:\n \nDr. Karl Hausker\nDr. Karl Hausker is a Senior Fellow in WRI’s Climate Program. He leads analysis and modeling of the clean energy transition\, climate mitigation\, electricity market design\, and the social cost of carbon. He led the Risky Business study of clean energy scenarios for the U.S.\, and lectures widely on clean energy and deep decarbonization. He has worked for three decades in the fields of climate change\, energy\, and environment in a career that has spanned legislative and executive branches\, research institutions\, NGOs\, and consulting. He has led climate policy analysis and modeling projects for USAID\, USEPA\, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative\, the Western Climate Initiative\, and the California Air Resources Board. Much of his work has focused on the energy and transportation sectors\, and on low carbon\, climate resilient development strategies. \n  \n  \nDr. Karen Palmer\nDr. Karen Palmer is a Senior Fellow at Resources for the Future and an expert on the economics of environmental\, climate and public utility regulation of the electric power sector. Her work seeks to improve the design of environmental and technology regulations in the sector and the development of new institutions to help guide the ongoing transition of the electricity sector. To these ends\, she explores climate policy design\, analyzes efficient ways to promote use of renewable and other clean sources of electricity\, and investigates new market designs\, new approaches to electricity pricing and regulatory reforms to pave the way for long-term de-carbonization of electricity supply and electrification of the energy economy. \n  \n  \nSteve Corneli\nSteve Corneli has worked in the power sector since 1990\, at the intersection of new technologies\, new business models and ideas\, and the key policy-making institutions of state and federal government\, with a focus on clean energy entrepreneurship in both business and policy arenas. He worked for 14 years for NRG Energy\, and during that time led the company’s wholesale market design and development\, government and regulatory affairs\, climate policy\, and broader policy and strategy practices. Prior to NRG\, Steve was a utility consumer advocate in the Minnesota Attorney General’s office and a regulatory specialist serving competitive power sector clients in the law firm of Leonard\, Street and Deinard. Steve serves on the board of the Climate Action Reserve\, on the Executive Leadership Council of the Smart Electric Power Alliance\, on RMI’s eLab Advisory Council\, and has also served on the board of the Solar Electric Power Alliance and as a member of the Operating Committee of NERC. Steve has a MA in Public Affairs from the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey Institute\, concentrating on energy\, environment and technology policy\, and a BA degree from St. John’s College. \n  \n\nModerator: Mark Ahlstrom\, President\, ESIG Board of Directors \n\nRegistration Cost: FREE \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. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-market-design-for-the-clean-electricity-transition/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Towards a Common Understanding of Energy System Costs
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, May 25\, 2021 – 4:00 pm (Central European Time)\, 10:00 am (Eastern US Time) \nVIEW SESSION RECORDING \nThe EERA Joint Program on Energy Systems Integration together with ESIG\, is organizing a workshop program on the issue of “System Integration Costs”. In the last decade\, a diversity of publications\, reports and approaches have been presented on this matter\, with sometimes seemingly different interpretations. This webinar is part of a four-step program on this matter (including also an in-person workshop in fall 2021 in Leuven\, Belgium\, and the writing of a consensus paper). Through this program\, we will strive for a common understanding and consensus of this concept. \nFeatured Speakers & Presentations: \nThe Hirth & Ueckerdt Philosophy of System Value and System Cost\nLion Hirth (Neon Energy & Hertie School\, Berlin\, DE) & Falko Ueckerdt (Potsdam Institute\, DE) \nThe Milligan School on Cost Causation\nJuha Kiviluoma (VTT\, FI) \nThe NEA Approach Confronting VRE with Nuclear\nMarco Cometto (formerly OECD/NEA\, now IAEA\, Vienna\, AT) & Jan Horst Keppler (OECD/NEA & Univ Dauphine\, Paris\, FR) \nThe System Cost Detailed Simulation Approach\nGoran Strbac (Imperial College\, London\, UK) \nModerators: William D’haeseleer (KU Leuven\, BE) and Erik Delarue (KU Leuven\, BE) \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: No Q&A\, nor discussion will take place at this point\, but an electronic question drop-off box will be available. The submitted questions will be taken up in the further steps of the program. We will be using the slido platform for this question drop-off. Please submit your questions and at this link. Presentations are recorded and remain available online afterwards. \n\nAbout the Speakers:\nLion Hirth is founder and director of Neon\, a boutique energy economics consulting firm; assistant professor at Hertie School\, a Berlin-based public policy school. He is an energy economist and expert in renewable energy and electricity market design. He has advised numerous clients on system integration costs and has published a series of articles on that matter. \nFalko Ueckerdt is a senior scientist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). There he leads a team on National Energy Transitions. He has been the main developer of the system LCOE metric\, but is currently more engaged in researching hydrogen and electrification. \nJuha Kiviluoma is a principal scientist at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and a part-time senior energy systems researcher at the University College Dublin. He has a wide-ranging interest in electrification of energy\, flexibility\, energy system planning and operation as well as in tool and method development. \nMarco Cometto is an energy economist at the International Atomic Energy Agency of the United Nations\, where he works on the economics of nuclear power. The main areas of his research are the integration of nuclear and renewable energy and the analysis of costs and financing options for nuclear projects. \nJan Horst Keppler is Senior Economic Advisor at the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency. He pursues the system cost analysis of integrated electricity systems in order to assist policymakers in identifying low carbon generation mixes that allow to attain ambitions carbon emission reduction targets while maintaining high levels of security of supply at least economic cost. He is also professor of economics at Université Paris Dauphine-PSL. \nGoran Strbac is a Professor of Energy Systems at Imperial College London – he led the development of advanced whole-system methodologies that have been extensively used to inform industry\, governments and regulatory bodies about the role and value of emerging new technologies and systems in supporting cost effective evolution to smart and resilient low carbon energy future. \nLion Hirth\nFalko Ueckerdt\nJuha Kiviluoma\nMarco Cometto\nJan Horst Keppler\nGoran Strbac\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAbout the Moderators:\nWilliam D’haeseleer is professor in Energy Systems at the University of Leuven (KU Leuven)\, Belgium\, director of its Energy Institute and academic member of EnergyVille. His current research concentrates on energy systems and energy policy\, with emphasis on interdisciplinary aspects\, particularly energy-system integration & interactions\, including flexibility & sector coupling\, system effects related to hydrogen\, power to gas and e-fuels. \nErik Delarue is assistant professor in Energy Systems at the University of Leuven (KU Leuven)\, Belgium\, and active in EnergyVille. His research and expertise is on quantitative tools\, supporting an efficient operation of\, and transition towards\, a low-carbon energy system (mathematical modeling of energy systems)\, with a strong interdisciplinary focus (techno-economic models\, linked to energy markets and policies). \nWilliam D’haeseleer\nErik Delarue\n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-towards-a-common-understanding-of-energy-system-costs/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Open Networks Project - Extracting Flexibility from DER
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \nDownload Q&A \n\nWebinar Abstract: Launched in 2017\, ENA’s Open Networks Project is laying the foundations of a smart\, flexible energy system in Great Britain. Through the work over the years\, the project has introduced real momentum into the transition to Distribution System Operation and is playing a key role in enabling local markets for flexibility. With over 2.9GW of flexibility planned for tender by Distribution networks in 2021 in Great Britain\, the Open Networks Project is playing a key role in boosting flexibility markets and enabling DER to participate in them. Join the talk to hear more about the project and its work on flexibility. \nAbout the Speakers:\nFarina Farrier is the Head of Open Networks at the Energy Networks Association and has over 6 years of experience in managing engineering and business change projects within the energy and utilities sectors. Farina is currently heading the Open Networks Project that is laying the foundations of a smart grid in Great Britain. Farina works closely with the network operators\, Government\, stakeholders and industry in defining\, planning and delivering the project. \nRandolph Brazier is the Director of Innovation & Electricity Systems at the Energy Networks Association\, and has over ten years of experience in the electricity and energy sector in the UK\, Europe and Australia. Randolph leads teams looking at Digitalisation\, Engineering\, Future Networks (Open Networks Project)\, Innovation\, Low Carbon Technologies and Resilience. He is responsible for co-ordinating and delivering a broad range of strategic initiatives\, including how networks can help to deliver Net Zero. He has previous experience in the design and management of multi-disciplinary power projects in the power and renewables sectors. Randolph has an M.Phil in Engineering for Sustainable Development from the University of Cambridge and has presented at a wide range of events and conferences. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, ESIG Executive Director \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.
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