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SUMMARY:2021 Fall Operations and Maintenance Users Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Fall O&M Users Group Meeting will be held online during October and November. Below you will find the schedule of sessions\, along with corresponding registration links for each. As we add additional roundtable sessions they will be included below. \nIf you have any questions\, please let us know at info@esig.energy. \n\nFall Plenary Session\n“Hot and Cold” – Renewable Plant Operations in Extreme Weather Conditions\nWednesday\, November 17 – 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (eastern US)\nAdditional details\, including a list of speakers for this session will be announced soon. Register below! \nREGISTER \n\nRoundtable Sessions\nThe heart of the meeting consists of manufacturer-specific roundtables for users group members only. The format consists of open discussions\, moderated by Roundtable Chairpersons\, centered on a specific wind turbine\, solar\, or energy storage model and component. The Roundtables provide the opportunity for frank and open discussion among users\, who share their information\, knowledge and experience. \nParticipation in the Roundtables is limited to employees of ESIG member organizations that own\, operate\, or maintain wind generation equipment. \nBelow you’ll find a list of the roundtable sessions currently scheduled. These online sessions are scheduled to last two and a half hours.  \n\n\n\nSiemens – Monday\, October 25 (1:30 – 4:00 p.m. eastern) REGISTER\nRoundtable Co-chairs: Matt Brzezinski\, Pattern Energy; Dushyant Tank\, Pattern Energy\nGE 2x – Wednesday\, October 27 (1:30 – 4:00 p.m. eastern) REGISTER\nRoundtable Co-chairs: Eric Eggleston\, ConEdison; Susan Owens\, Patriot Renewables; Matt Conwell\, Invenergy\nGamesa – Friday\, October 29 (1:30 – 4:00 p.m. eastern) REGISTER\nRoundtable Co-chairs: Lindsay Galbraith\, Patriot Renewables; Josh Alvarado\, CMI Energia\nSolar – Monday\, November 1 (1:30 – 4:00 p.m. eastern) REGISTER\nRoundtable Co-chairs: Anthony Morabito\, DTE Energy; Chris McNalley\, Consumers Energy; Dylan Sontag\, Silicon Ranch\nBalance of Plant – Tuesday\, November 2 (1:30 – 4:00 p.m. eastern) REGISTER\nRoundtable Co-chairs: Matt Allsup\, Innergex; Matt Kessel\, RWE Renewables; Todd Montevideo\, Madison Gas and Electric Company\nVestas V100+ – Wednesday\, November 3 (1:30 – 4:00 p.m. eastern) REGISTER\nRoundtable Co-chairs: Chris Hogg\, Xcel Energy; Eric Robinson\, Consumers Energy\nVestas V82/Legacy – Monday\, November 8 (1:30 – 4:00 p.m. eastern) REGISTER\nRoundtable Co-chairs: Derek Mayon\, BP; Ryan Verrier\, Liberty Power\nGE 1x – Wednesday\, November 10 (1:30 – 4:00 p.m. eastern) REGISTER\nRoundtable Co-chairs: Chris McNalley\, Consumers Energy; Marcus Schriner\, DTE Energy\nClipper – Monday\, November 15 (1:30 – 4:00 p.m. eastern) REGISTER\nRoundtable Co-chairs: Dan Jones\, Minnesota Power; Wes Slaymaker\, WES Engineering\nMitsubishi – Tuesday\, November 16 (1:30 – 4:00 p.m. eastern) REGISTER\nRoundtable Co-chair: William Whitney\, Leeward Energy\nSuzlon– Tuesday\, November 23 (1:30 – 4:00 p.m. eastern) REGISTER\nRoundtable Co-chairs: Mike Brown\, Clearway Energy; Mike Dionne\, Patriot Renewables\n\n\n\nAs we schedule additional roundtables\, those details will be distributed and posted on Groups.io.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/2021-fall-operations-and-maintenance-users-group-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Conference,ESIG Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260628T001124
CREATED:20210919T161421Z
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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:20211115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211115T170000
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SUMMARY:System Operation & Market Design Working Group Fall 2021 Session
DESCRIPTION:The System Operation & Market Design Working Group will hold an online session on Monday\, November 15\, 3:00 – 5:00 pm (eastern US). See below for the list of topics and discussion items for the meeting. \n3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Introduction and key updates \nThe group will share some of the key recent activities occurring over the last six months related to system operations and market design in key regions around the world. The chairs may ask for some input from some key working group members that have interesting updates to share.  \n3:30 – 3:55 p.m. Hybrids Task Force \nThe Hybrids Task Force has been looking at the emergence of new hybrid resources that consist of one or more co-located technologies that are being interconnected and planned for across the world\, and especially in the United States. The task force has been set up to evaluate key industry challenges such as interconnection\, operations and market design\, and resource adequacy contributions among other topics. The task force plans to share some guidelines for the industry to ensure that these resources and the flexibility they can provide are utilized at their full potential. The task force will provide an update on the reports and meetings that have happened to date. \n3:55 – 4:20 p.m. Flexibility Resources Task Force \nThe Flexibility Resources Task Force is looking at other resources such as industrial electrification and hydrogen that may be important to achieve society goals for 100% zero-emission energy. These resources are not well understood by power system operators and planners and the task force explores the capabilities of the technologies and their role on a decarbonized supply fleet. The task force will provide an update on the work to date. \n4:20 – 4:45 p.m. DER Open Networks Task Force \nThe DER Open Networks Task Force is evaluating the innovative ways in which DERs can provide services to the bulk power system reliably and efficiently\, and participate in wholesale electricity markets. The task force is looking at various options around the world including U.S. FERC Order 2222 and UK Open Networks. The task force will provide an update on the discussion so far.  \n4:45 – 5:00 p.m. Summary and Next Session \nThe working group will discuss potential topics that are of interest to the group to include for the next call. \n\nSystem Operation & Market Design Working Group Co-Chairs: Aidan Tuohy & Erik Ela\, EPRI \nAidan Tuohy\nErik Ela   \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/system-operation-market-design-working-group-fall-2021-session/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260628T001124
CREATED:20211004T195756Z
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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:20211117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T170000
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SUMMARY:Reliability Working Group Fall 2021 Session
DESCRIPTION:The Reliability Working Group will hold an online session on Wednesday\, November 17\, 3:00 – 5:00 pm (eastern US). The focus of the session will be reviewing the draft of the whitepaper on Power System Needs with High Share of Inverter Based Resources and Grid Forming Inverter Technology\, that is being developed by the working group’s High Share of Inverter-Based Generation Task Force. The purpose of the paper is to discuss system needs\, grid forming technology and control methods\, share international projects where grid forming technology has been applied\, share experience with requirements/market products incentivizing grid forming capability and to identify future needs for grid forming resources. \nUlrich Muenz\nAdditionally Ulrich Muenz\, Siemens\, will present on the following topic: \nDynamic Security Optimization for N-1 Secure Operation of Hawai`i Island’s Power Systems with 100% Inverter-based Resources \nReliable power system operation with 100% inverter-based renewable generation is an unsolved and challenging problem. The main reason is that today’s power systems require that at least 25% of the load is supplied by synchronous generators at any time\, e.g. gas turbines\, steam turbines\, or diesel generators\, as documented in studies for Hawaii and Ireland. One of the most challenging factors for achieving reliable N-1 secure operation with 100% inverter based renewable generation is dynamic security\, i.e.\, power system stability after N-1 contingencies. This road block for high renewable generation can be overcome using Dynamic Security Optimization (DSO) technology for tuning controller parameters of generation units in order to improve the dynamic security of the power system. In this presentation\, we provide an overview of the developed technology as well as first results from our U.S. Department of Energy ARPA-E funded project with Hawaiian Electric’s\, Hawai`i Island Service Territory (HECO) as well as our partners Pacific Northwestern National Laboratory and OPAL-RT. \nDynamic Security Optimization continuously adapts the local controllers of both conventional and renewable generators to increase power oscillation damping and ensure power system reliability as the generation mix changes. This will be demonstrated in the course of our project in a real-time simulation of Hawai`i Island’s power system. Compared to many alternative solutions for power oscillations damping\, the Dynamic Security Optimization solution does not require real-time communication and is brownfield-ready because it builds on existing controller structures and does not require a fundamental change of the control architecture. \nThe objective of the High Share of Inverter-Based Generation Task Force is to develop an understanding of the options for stable operation of future power systems with a very high share of inverter-based generation like wind\, solar and storage\, and a roadmap for making the transition from the power system of today to a future one dominated by inverter-based generation\, working with research organizations\, OEMs\, and system operators to build a consensus. \nReliability Working Group Chair: Jason MacDowell\, GE Power \nHigh Share of Inverter-Based Generation Task Force\nTask Force Chair: Julia Matevosyan\, ERCOT \nJason MacDowell\nJulia Matevosyan\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration: Please note registration is only open to current members of ESIG. If you have any questions on your membership status or if you are interested in membership\, please contact ESIG Director of Marketing & Operations\, Ryan Willis (ryan@esig.energy).
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/reliability-working-group-fall-2021-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260628T001124
CREATED:20211027T225701Z
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SUMMARY:Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Working Group Fall 2021 Session
DESCRIPTION:The DER Working Group will hold an online session on Thursday\, November 18\, 3:00 – 5:00 pm (eastern US). Join us to hear and discuss the findings and recommendations from the ESIG DER Working Group Task Force\, An Open Networks project for the U.S.: Facilitating reliable\, efficient integration of DERs into the electric power system. The effort aims to develop best practices recommendations for integration of DERs into the bulk power system; lessons learned from the UK and Australian Open Networks efforts; and the development of a vision for a multi-year US open networks effort to address DER integration. The effort drew from a variety of US and international experts from all aspects of the electricity system. Following a formal presentation\, we will provide ample information for an engaged discussion on the US open networks roadmap envisioned\, and potential next steps for ESIG’s DER Working Group on this topic. \nSpeakers: \nMatt McDonnell\, Strategen\, Project Director\nFritz Kahrl\, Independent Consultant\, Project Contributor\nJosh Keeling\, Cadeo\, Project Contributor\nLorenzo Kristov\, Independent Consultant\, Project Contributor \nMatt McDonnell\nFritz Kahrl\nJosh Keeling\nLorenzo Kristov\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRegistration: Please note registration is only open to current members of ESIG. If you have any questions on your membership status or if you are interested in membership\, please contact ESIG Director of Marketing & Operations\, Ryan Willis (ryan@esig.energy).
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/distributed-energy-resources-der-working-group-fall-2021-session/
CATEGORIES:ESIG Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260628T001124
CREATED:20210927T170753Z
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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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