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SUMMARY:Partner Workshop: Grid Forming Technology and System Flexibility: Technical Challenges and Regulatory and Policy Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Current Landscape of Grid Forming Technology Adoption Across Europe \nFull-day workshop exploring the deployment of Grid-Forming Technology (GFM) across Europe. This invitation-only workshop is organized back-to-back with the 24th Wind & Solar Integration Workshop (7-10 October 2025). \nLeading experts and innovative professionals examine the present state of Grid Forming Technology (GFM) deployment and its impact on system flexibility at the European level. \nThis workshop invites participants to contribute their technical proficiency and strategic insight in identifying key regulatory and policy gaps\, addressing implementation challenges\, and shaping actionable solutions to advance targeted emission reductions. \nInsights will be provided through expert contributions on both technical hurdles and regulatory frameworks. \nWorkshop Agenda \nWorkshop Summary
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/partner-workshop-grid-forming-technology-and-system-flexibility-technical-challenges-and-regulatory-and-policy-solutions/
LOCATION:Berlin Marriott Hotel\, Inge-Beisheim-Platz 1\, Berlin\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar: How AI Can Tackle the Increasing Complexity in Power System Operations
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \nDownload Q&A \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Michael Walsh\, CEO and Co-Founder\, GridZero.ai; Ritesh Madan\, Co-Founder\, GridZero.ai \nWebinar Abstract: Recent advances in AI have enabled a step change in processing power in the areas of forecasting\, analytics and optimization. GridZero.ai has built a specialized platform powered by a foundation model for the power grid that is configured to help the industry navigate the explosion in data and complexity of modern power grids. The model uses AI’s ability to work well with uncertainty to better model the growing variability of the grid. It considers the whole system and brings together insights from interactions between systems that are traditionally modelled in silos. \nThe platform can be used by grid operators and market players to have better earlier forecasts of expected grid conditions and to test the impact of different operating strategies. It can be used by traders to better predict market prices. \nIn this talk Ritesh and Michael will provide an overview of the key AI trends and technology that can be used for improving power system operations. They will walk through case studies with results in day ahead operations planning\, market trading and show how an AI operations platform will become an indispensable tool to support the management of an increasingly complex power system. They will also cover the measures GridZero.ai has built to mitigate risk while enabling the power of AI for system operators and market players. \nAbout the Speakers:Michael Walsh is CEO and Co-Founder of GridZero.ai. He is also the Independent Chair of the UKPN DSO Supervisory Board and of the Port of Cork. Prior roles include\, Director of Future Grids at EirGrid\, Chief Commercial Officer at Smart Wires\, and CEO Wind Energy Ireland. He has served on the board of Wind Europe and the ENTSO-E System Development Committee. He is an engineer with a PhD in AI applied to electricity system scheduling. \nRitesh Madan is Co-Founder of GridZero.ai. He has built category-defining AI-native products across healthcare\, transportation\, retail supply chain\, and telecommunications. He has led technology teams at both startups and large tech companies. At Uber\, he led the development of AI based pricing engines for Rides and Eats\, creating billions in business value. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford and a BTech from IIT Bombay. \nModerator: Erik Ela\, Director of System Operation and Electricity Markets\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/ai-in-power-system-ops/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260711T152333
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Recommended Practices in Practice: Checklists for Benchmarking System Studies with High Shares of Wind and Solar
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nDownload Presentation \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Hannele Holttinen\, Professor of Practice at Aalto University and RDI Lead\, Energy Systems\, CLIC Innovation Oy; Lisa Göransson\, Associate Professor in Energy Systems\, Chalmers University of Technology\, Sweden; Damian Flynn\, Associate Professor\, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering\, University College Dublin\n \nWebinar Abstract: IEA TCP WIND Task 25 “Design and Operation of Energy Systems with Large Amounts of Variable Generation” compiled Recommended Practices for power system impact studies\, traditionally called wind and solar integration studies. This provides research institutes\, consultants\, and system operators with the best available information on how to model and study power and energy systems with large amounts of wind and solar energy. The Recommendations are presented as checklists that are also useful in benchmarking any integration studies: what has and has not been taken into account when performing a simulation study. The Recommended Practices contain the following sections: Input data; Scenario set up; Adequacy; Operational impacts; Dynamics; Analyzing and presenting the results. Each section highlights the issues with the main recommendations\, for small/medium wind and solar shares in the power system and also for wind and solar dominated systems. \nIn this webinar\, Recommended Practices checklists are compared with modelling practices applied in a study of electrification of the transport and industry sectors in Sweden. The challenge of addressing all aspects of wind and solar integration calls for several simulation tools to analyze aspects such as reserve requirements\, power flow and resource adequacy. A detailed investigation into consequences of simplifying or omitting parts of the recommended practices is helpful for modelers to prioritize and better understand the limitations of their results. The recommendations should not be too rigid to hinder creativity and development in the field – they can be considered as work in progress\, evolving as the model framework and available data develops. Using the recommendations to better understand which questions a study can answer and as basis for discussing modelling results\, they can help us build confidence in models as tools to prepare for energy system transformation. \nAbout the Speakers: Dr. Hannele Holttinen is currently Professor of Practice at Aalto University  as well as RDI Lead\, Energy systems at CLIC Innovation Oy. Through her own consultancy Recognis Oy she continues coordinating international research on grid integration acting as Operating Agent of IEAWIND Task 25/63 as well as working for G-PST (Global Power System Transformation Consortium) as Pillar 5 lead. She has her MSc and PhD from Helsinki Technical University\, where she is Docent since 2014. She worked previously at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland for more than 25 years in different fields of wind energy and energy system integration research\, last years as Principal Scientist. Her main interests are on the impact of wind and solar on power and energy systems. She has chaired IEAWind in 2011-12\, and has been active in European Wind Energy Platforms ETIP and TPWIND as well as in Nordic energy research. \nLisa Göransson is associate professor in energy systems at Chalmers University of Technology\, Sweden. The focus of her research is dedicated to strategies to manage variations\, sector coupling and energy systems modelling. This work is carried out together with  six PhD students under her supervision\, and include collaborations with electrical engineering\, mathematics\, computer science and social science. Her extensive work on strategies to manage variations in the electricity and energy systems has resulted in a functionality-based framework to support the choice of strategies in different system contexts. \nDamian Flynn is an Associate Professor in Power System Operation and Control at University College Dublin\, Ireland. His research interests focus on power system dynamics\, grid integration of renewables\, and power generation control. He received MEng (Master of Engineering) and PhD degrees in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from The Queen’s University of Belfast\, Northern Ireland. He has published more than 300 research papers\, books and technical studies\, and he has been involved in various European Union projects\, including Migrate\, Sysflex\, WinGrid and Mopo. He represents Ireland for IEA Wind Task 25 (Design and Operation of Energy Systems with Large Amounts of Variable Generation) and Task 58 (Offshore Energy Hubs). \nModerator: Debbie Lew\, Executive Director\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-high-shares-wind-and-solar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T160000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Wide-Area Resource Adequacy Assessments: Probabilistic Planning for Interconnected Grids
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nDownload Presentation \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Derek Stenclik\, Founding Partner\, Telos Energy and Aaron Schwartz\, Senior Engineer\, Telos Energy\n \nWebinar Abstract: This webinar will describe the need for\, and key elements of\, interconnection-wide or continental probabilistic resource adequacy assessments. It will review ESIG’s new report from the Resource Adequacy Task Force\, which highlights the need for wide-area approaches to reliability planning. Although North America’s grids are among the most interconnected in the world\, resource adequacy planning remains fragmented across dozens of utilities\, system operators\, and planning coordinators. A wide-area resource adequacy assessment\, grounded in consistent scenarios\, weather data\, and probabilistic methods\, can help align assumptions across regions\, improve evaluation of extreme events\, and provide a clearer picture of system-wide risks and opportunities. This webinar will discuss the report’s findings\, including the critical elements of scenario-based planning; transparent modeling of interregional transfer capability; and the use of wide-area\, correlated\, and consistent weather data. Participants will leave with an understanding of how coordinated\, probabilistic wide-area resource adequacy assessments can help reduce costs\, harmonize accreditation\, and strengthen local and regional planning. \nAbout the Speakers: Derek Stenclik is a Founding Partner of Telos Energy\, an analytics and engineering firm specializing in renewable integration\, grid planning\, and power system reliability. Derek is a recognized expert on wind\, solar\, and battery integration\, resource adequacy\, and power markets. Prior to founding Telos Energy\, he spent eight years in GE Power’s Energy Consulting department as the Senior Manager of Power System Strategy and holds a master’s degree in Applied Economics from Cornell University. \nAaron Schwartz is Senior Engineer at Telos Energy\, where he supports the firm’s work on utility resource planning and grid modeling. Aaron was most recently a manager on RMI’s electricity program\, where he supported government\, utility\, and non-profit partners in advancing climate-aligned utility planning. Aaron holds a Master’s degree in Technology and Policy from MIT\, and a Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research and Financial Engineering from Princeton University. \nModerator: Erik Ela\, Director of System Operations and Electricity Markets\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-wide-area-ra-assessments/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260711T152333
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar: How to Address Voltage\, Stability\, & Congestions with The Grid Analysis Suite of MCCS
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nDownload Presentation \n\nFeatured Speakers: Arya Fazilat\, MCCS Labs\, 50Hertz Transmission GmbH; Michael Gerold\, Grid Analysis & Dynamic Security Assessment\, 50Hertz Transmission GmbH; Christian Merz\, Topology Optimizer\, Elia Group; Dominique Wassermann\, Volt Control\, 50Hertz Transmission GmbH \nWebinar Abstract: Today\, the renewable energy infeed in the network of 50Hertz (a German TSO) is around 75%. By 2032\, 50Hertz aims to integrate an annual average of 100 percent renewable energies safely into the grid and the system. \nTo continuously operate the grid reliably\, affordably and sustainably\, digital transformation plays a decisive role. For this reason\, 50Hertz is developing a Next Generation control system.  This “brain of renewable integration” has a name: the Modular Control Centre System (MCCS). \nPart of MCCS is The Grid Analysis Suite that produces cutting-edge products for operators in the control center.  These products include VoltControl to manage voltage\, Topology Optimizer to avoid congestion and Dynamic Security Assessment to ensure stability.  In this webinar\, the experts will provide an overview of MCCS and the flexible\, scalable and adaptable products of the Grid Analysis Suite. For more information reach out at: www.mccs.com \nAbout the Speakers: Arya Fazilat\, MCCS Labs\, is an expert of digitalization and productization. Together with his team\, he provides advisory services and steers MCCS partnerships and cooperations with system operators\, researchers and suppliers to create a dynamic ecosystem with interoperable systems and plug&play products. \nMichael Gerold\, Grid Analysis & Dynamic Security Assessmsent\, is an expert of addressing grid instabilities with real-time predictive assessments that directly integrate state estimations and optimization modules. Together with his team\, he develops DSA\, a product that closes the existing gaps between static calculations and actual grid dynamics. The DSA product supports operators with proactive detection and avoidance of operating unstable situations — crucial for system safety and reliability.​ \nChristian Merz\, Topology Optimizer\, is an expert of addressing congestion management through topology optimization. Together with his team\, he develops ToOp – a GPU-native optimizer based on parallel algorithms that provides operators with recommendations for topological switching actions to minimize congestion\, reduced redispatch costs (around €4 billion/year in Germany)\, and make better utilization of existing grid infrastructure – enhancing the life of the assets while reducing CO2 emissions. \nDominique Wassermann\, Volt Control\, is an expert of managing voltage and stability in times of increasing fluctuations and grid complexity due to the volatility of decentralized energy assets. Together with his team\, he develops VoltControl – a product that provides automated\, time-coupled voltage support and optimization (day-ahead\, intra-day\, real-time) including asset control. This reduces the workload of the operator\, increases grid stability while making more efficient use of assets – even in complex operational situations. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, Principal Consultant\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/modular-control-center-system/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T173000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Flexible Solar Interconnection Demonstration at Avangrid: Lessons Learned and Advanced Technology Development
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \n\n\n\nDownload Presentation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: Zachary (Zach) Caruso\, Lead Analyst – Programs and Projects in Clean Energy Policy\, Avangrid Networks; Devon MarcAurele\, Supervisor – Interconnections in Integrated System Planning\, Avangrid Networks; Leo Jiang\, Principal Engineer\, Avangrid Networks\n \n\n\n\nWebinar Abstract: Avangrid piloted the flexible solar interconnection (Flex IX) technology in North America with two sites running for 4 years in upstate New York. The cutting-edge Flex IX technology increased the solar hosting capacity from 2.6 MW to 15 MW and avoided ~$3 million cost of grid reinforcement. Lessons learned from these pilot projects showed that solar farms could experience measurable curtailment due to overloading of grid assets in normal grid operation as well as limiting solar generation output during communication outages. As utilities across the U.S. begin adopting the Flex IX technology\, solar developers are seeking solutions to reduce solar curtailment and improve return on investment. This seminar will 1) share the lessons learned from the Flex IX pilot demonstration projects from Avangrid\, 2) present advanced Flex IX technologies\, including dynamic asset rating and improved fail-safe mode control\, to reduce solar curtailment both in normal operations and during communication outages\, and 3) discuss the need of advanced technologies including stability risk assessment and orchestrated smart inverter control for DER integration into weak distribution networks. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers: Zachary (Zach) Caruso is a Lead Analyst – Programs and Projects in Clean Energy Policy for Avangrid Networks which serve nearly 3.3 million customers in the northeastern United States. In this role\, Zach is responsible for leading the development\, planning\, and implementation of multiple DER Management projects supporting Avangrid’s Grid Modernization roadmap across all 4 of Avangrid’s Electric Operating Companies including the Flexible Interconnection Capacity Solution (FICS) REV Demo at New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) in New York. Additional responsibilities include guiding the DER Management strategy at Avangrid’s Electric Operating Companies and leading the adoption of new standards for DER Integration. \n\n\n\nBefore joining Avangrid\, Zach earned a Bachelors and a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with a Focus on Energy and Electricity Systems from Lehigh University. \n\n\n\nDevon MarcAurele is a Supervisor – Interconnections in Integrated System Planning for Avangrid Networks. In this role\, Devon drives change in the Standardized Interconnection Requirements (SIR) that governs DER interconnections in New York as well as oversees the DER interconnection studies across NYSEG and RG&E. He also is a key contributor to addressing and solving complex power quality problems on weak distribution networks. \n\n\n\nBefore joining Avangrid\, Devon was a DER Planning Engineer at Eversource for eight years performing complex steady state and dynamic interconnection studies across Connecticut\, Massachusetts\, and New Hampshire as well as driving DER policy change throughout New England. Devon earned a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from Western New England University and is currently pursuing a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration\, both from the University of Connecticut. \n\n\n\nLeo Y. Jiang received his Ph.D. degree from the Washington State University\, Pullman\, WA\, USA\, in 2016. After completing his doctorate\, he worked as a power system engineer at the GE Global Research center in Niskayuna\, New York\, where he was honored with GE’s Dushman Technology Excellence Award for his contribution to enhancing GE products. Dr. Jiang joined Clarkson University in 2020\, where he has since focused on teaching and research in power engineering\, and he has collaborated widely with industry partners including NYISO\, NYPA\, Avangrid\, and GE in research projects for a smooth grid transition. Dr. Jiang is currently an Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Electric Power System Research at Clarkson University. Since May 2024\, Dr. Jiang has also been a Principal Engineer at Avangrid\, where he contributes to distribution planning\, DER interconnection\, planning criteria guidebook\, and data-driven investment prioritization in grid modernization. Dr. Jiang is the 2024 NSF CAREER Awardee and his research interests include distribution automation\, renewable integration\, and computational methodologies for power system applications. \n\n\n\nModerator: Debbie Lew\, Executive Director\, ESIG \n\n\n\nRegistration Cost: FREE \n\n\n\nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-avangrid-lessons-learned/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T170000
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SUMMARY:ESIG LLTF Webinar: Datacenter Load Impact on Torsional Vibrations of Turbine-Generators
DESCRIPTION:Watch the Recording \nDownload the Presentation \n\nFeatured Speaker:  Dustin Howard\, Technical Director\, GE Vernova Consulting Services \nAbout the Webinar: The growing prevalence of AI is driving an increase in the scale and quantity of datacenters to support AI-training workloads.  Successful deployment of datacenter loads requires careful coordination with generation resources to maintain the stability and reliability of the power systems to which they’re connected.  A key technical aspect of this coordination is ensuring torsional stability of turbine-generators supplying the datacenter loads\, whether through onsite generation or nearby generation in the transmission network.  Both the rapid power fluctuation characteristic during AI training workloads\, as well as the small-signal characteristics of the load during idle periods\, can compromise the mechanical integrity of the turbine generators if not properly planned and coordinated. \nThis webinar\, targeted to transmission system operators/planners\, datacenter developers\, and generator owners\, will provide a technical overview of datacenter characteristics that may pose torsional vibration risks.  Methodologies for evaluating risk will be described\, as well as potential mitigation options in scenarios identified with elevated risk.  Example simulation results will be shared to support key findings/takeaways. \nAbout the Speaker: Dustin Howard is an electrical engineer specializing in power systems\, power electronics\, controls\, and modeling. For over a decade\, he has worked at GE Vernova Consulting Services\, leading stability studies for inverter-based resources and complex grid interconnections. He has developed turbine-generator torsional vibration protection and mitigation strategies to address interactions with electrical grids and power electronics controls. He supports GE Vernova’s product teams to create effective control solutions and adapt product development for evolving grid requirements. He is a leading contributor in many industry forums including IEEE\, the UNIFI Consortium\, and as Reliability Working Group Chair at ESIG. He has over 20 industry publications and over 30 patents.  Dustin lives in Atlanta\, GA with his wife and two kids where he enjoys playing golf (with more enthusiasm than skill). \nModerator: Julia Matevosyan\, Associate Director\, Chief Engineer\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE for ESIG Members \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/lltf-webinar-datacenter-load-impact/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T235959
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SUMMARY:2025 Fall Technical Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Presentations from our 2025 Fall Technical Workshop held in Philadelphia can be downloaded below. \n\n\n\nRecordings of workshop sessions will soon be available on the ESIG YouTube Channel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTutorial: Power System Needs and Services Operating with High Shares of Inverter-Based Resources\n\n\n\nThe tutorial covers the importance of grid reliability services – in particular\, how system needs for services are changing with increasing shares of inverter-based resources (wind\, solar PV and battery storage)\, how their location of delivery can impact system behavior\, and how these needs can be met by a mix of resource technologies\, including emerging grid-forming inverter technology. Topics covered include a framework and demonstration of a method to quantify the need for services while simultaneously accredit resources for their ability to provide services. Such a framework can help system operators and planners to determine if they have enough services to cover the needs at all times. This tutorial also discusses the approaches for procuring services in place today\, and the risks and lost opportunity with insufficient interconnection requirements for new generation resources. \n\n\n\nSpeakers include: \n\n\n\nJulia Matevosyan\, Associate Director\, Chief Engineer\, ESIGMatthew Richwine\, Founding Partner\, Telos EnergyDeepak Ramasubramanian\, Principal Technical Leader\, EPRI \n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD TUTORIAL PRESENTATIONS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction/Opening Remarks\n\n\n\nOpening RemarksMark Ahlstrom\, NextEra Energy & ESIG Board of Directors’ President \n\n\n\nKeynoteJason Connell\, VP of Planning\, PJM Interconnection \n\n\n\nIndustry OverviewDebra Lew\, Executive Director\, ESIG \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening Plenary Session: Grid Events\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Julia Matevosyan\, Associate Director\, Chief Engineer\, ESIG \n\n\n\nWhat happened during recent grid events\, what triggered them\, and what are we learning about system vulnerabilities and response? \n\n\n\nIberian Blackout of April 2025Bruno Gouverneur\, Head of Market & Operations\, ENTSO-E (Belgium) \n\n\n\nChilean Grid Blackout of February 2025: Causes and LessonsVictor Velar Guerrero\, Manager\, Studies and Real-Time Simulation\, Coordinador Eléctrico Nacional (CEN) (Chile) \n\n\n\nGrid Transition and Performance: What Do We See and What Do We Do? Fred Huang\, Director of Operations Support\, ERCOT \n\n\n\nBlackout Prevention – Layers of DefenseDuncan Burt\, Chief Strategic Growth Officer\, Reactive Technologies (UK) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 1A: Resources for Firm Capacity Services\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Steve Capanna\, Policy Director\, Crux Alliance \n\n\n\nAs systems plan for increasing clean energy\, what role remains for gas or is clean firm capacity ready to fill the gap? \n\n\n\nThe role of thermal generation in decarbonized electricity systems: learnings from the ESIG Task Force on Planning for 100% Clean ElectricityElaine Hart\, Principal\, Sylvan Energy Analytics \n\n\n\nMeeting the Modern Resource Adequacy Challenges: A Case for Flexible TechnologyJenny Zhao\, Senior Manager\, Market Development\, Wärtsilä North America \n\n\n\nMeeting Growing and Dynamic Energy Demand with an All-of-the-Above StrategyMatt Kalemba\, Vice President\, Integrated Resource Planning\, Duke Energy \n\n\n\nPower System Trends in New York: Clean Firm ResourcesJason Frasier\, Senior Manager\, Transmission Planning\, NYISO \n\n\n\nThe Evolving Role of Thermal and Clean Firm Technologies in Low-emissions Power SystemsMax Schoenfisch\, International Energy Agency (IEA) (virtual presentation) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 1B: Managing Increasing Complexity in the Control Room\n\n\n\nSession Chair: John Simonelli\, CEO and Managing Director\, Flashover LLC \n\n\n\nWhat tools and strategies are operators using to manage growing complexity—and where are the biggest gaps? \n\n\n\nUtilizing Operational Experience of HVDC and STATCOM for Future Functional RequirementsRajiv Porwal\, Director\, System Operation\, Grid-India (India) (virtual presentation) \n\n\n\nNew Adaptive Zonal Controllers (NAZA) and Innovative Solutions for System Operations at RTEAlexandre Parisot\, RTE (France) \n\n\n\nGridgeo – a situational awareness tool at ERCOTXiangjun Xu\, Manager\, Grid and Market Solution (GMS) Technology Development – Markets & UI\, ERCOTTejaswi Potluri\, Manager\, Grid and Market Solution (GMS) Technology Development – Grid\, ERCOT \n\n\n\nControl Center of the Future: Challenges and OpportunitiesVikas Singhvi\, Program Manager\, EPRI \n\n\n\nOperational Complexities and Strategic SolutionsJonathan Gravelin\, Senior Manager\, Control Room Operations\, ISO New England \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2A: Expediting Transmission Development\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Rob Gramlich\, Founder and President\, Grid Strategies \n\n\n\nHow can we accelerate transmission planning and construction to keep pace with rapid changes in the resource mix and load growth—and what are we learning from current major initiatives and early efforts to comply with FERC Order 1920? \n\n\n\nOptimizing Energy and Land with TerraGrid and RoutifyAaron Bloom\, Executive Director\, Transmission Fundamentals\, NextEra Energy Resources \n\n\n\nAdvancing Transmission in the MISO RegionJennifer Curran\, Senior Vice President\, Planning and Operations\, MISO \n\n\n\nExpediting Transmission DevelopmentSunny Raheem\, Director\, System Planning\, Southwest Power Pool \n\n\n\nAllison Clements\, Principal\, 804 Advisory \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2B: Grid Operator use of AI and Advanced Methods within Power System Applications\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Laura Walter\, Senior Lead Data Scientist\, PJM \n\n\n\nWhere is AI already delivering value in power system planning and operations—and what’s next? \n\n\n\nBuilding Trust in Large Language Models: A Journey\, Not a Destination: Update from MISOMichael Parran\, Manager Grid R&D\, MISO \n\n\n\nAI in Grid Operations and Planning at ISO-NETongxin Zheng\, Technical Director\, ISO-NE \n\n\n\nAdvanced AI Solution for Critical Power Transmission Reliability and Flexibility in SPPShawn Monroe\, Principal Strategist for AI\, Hitachi Vantara \n\n\n\nAI for Ops and Planning: Early Learnings and R&D ActivitiesAidan Tuohy\, Director\, EPRI \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 3A: Resource Adequacy Assessments for Large Geographic Regions\n\n\n\nWide-Area Resource Adequacy Assessments – Probabilistic Planning for Interconnected Grids – Derek StenclikSession Chair: Derek Stenclik\, Founding Partner\, Telos Energy \n\n\n\nWhat are the best practices for assessing RA over large regions\, and how are they evolving with changing risk and resource profiles? \n\n\n\nWestern Resource Adequacy ProgramSarah Edmonds\, President & CEO\, Western Power Pool \n\n\n\nRA Assessments for Large Geographic RegionsAndrew French\, Commissioner\, Kansas Corporation Commission \n\n\n\nNYISO Resource Adequacy & Capacity Market – External AreasDylan Zhang\, Manager\, Resource Adequacy\, NYISO \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 3B: Modernizing the Interconnection Queue: AI\, Automation\, and Process Reform\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Lauren Campbell\, Director of Policy and Economic Analysis\, Grid Strategies LLC \n\n\n\nHow are interconnection processes being reformed\, and what role can AI play in improving efficiency? \n\n\n\nSPP: GI Backlog\, AI\, Automation and Process ReformJennifer Swierczek\, Manager\, Generator Interconnection\, Southwest Power Pool \n\n\n\nMISO: Accelerating the Interconnection Process with Advanced Software and AutomationRyan Westphal\, Manger\, Generation Interconnection\, MISO \n\n\n\nPJM: Interconnection Queue ProgressDonnie Bielak\, Director\, Interconnection Planning\, PJM Interconnection \n\n\n\nEnergy Resource Interconnection Service (ERIS): A Review of Current Practice and Considerations for its FutureWill Gorman\, Research Scientist\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \n\n\n\nNEER Automating Interconnection StudiesCody Doll\, Director – Transmission Studies\, NextEra Energy Resources \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 4A: Capacity Accreditation\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Emma Nicholson\, Principal\, Charles River Associates \n\n\n\nHow are capacity accreditation methods evolving to reflect the changing resource mix? \n\n\n\nCapacity Accreditation Overview: A “Critical Periods” Reliability FrameworkArne Olson\, Senior Partner\, Energy and Environmental Economics (E3) \n\n\n\nMarginal ELCC Implementation and Lessons Learned in PJMWalter Graf\, Chief Economist\, PJM Interconnection \n\n\n\nMISO’s Upcoming Direct Loss of Load Accreditation ApproachMichael Robinson\, Principal Market Design Advisor\, MISO \n\n\n\nStakeholder Perspectives on Evolving Accreditation Methods used by ISOs for Capacity AuctionsDan Pierpont\, Vice President\, Wholesale Market Policy\, LS Power \n\n\n\nGrant Glazer\, Senior Manager of Regulatory and Market Affairs\, MN8  \n\n\n\nHwikwon Ham\, Commissioner\, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 4B: Integrated Planning with DERs\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Cristin Lyons\, ScottMadden \n\n\n\nHow can customers\, DERs\, and demand flexibility provide transmission and/or distribution system services? \n\n\n\nDER Value for Integrated PlanningJulieta Giraldez\, Director of Integrated Planning\, Electric Power Engineers \n\n\n\nIntegrated Planning at HECOKen Aramaki\, Director of T&D\, Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) \n\n\n\nPlanning for DERs and the Benefits of an Integrated ApproachCarlo Brancucci\, CEO\, encoord \n\n\n\nIntegrating DERs into Distribution and Resource PlanningObadiah Bartholomy\, Manager\, Distributed Energy Strategy\, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 5A: Flexibility Solutions in Distribution Systems\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Julieta Giraldez\, Director of Integrated Planning\, Electric Power Engineers \n\n\n\nWhat are the new needs in distribution planning and operations to enable flexibility and grid services from DERs on both transmission and distribution services? \n\n\n\nBeyond Planning: How to Orchestrate the Full Value of DERsPaul George\, DSO Commercial Lead\, Electricity North West (UK)Chris Broadhurst\, Chief Commercial Officer\, Electron \n\n\n\nDecentralized Energy Markets and a Path to DSOs: An EU PerspectiveAlex Papalexopoulos\, President and CEO\, ECCO International \n\n\n\nLessons from the World´s Most Electrified Country: Next Generation Active Distribution Grid Operations in NorwayAugusto Andrade\, Product Management\, Kongsberg Digital (Norway) \n\n\n\nGridShare and the Evolution of Flexibility MarketsUmar Waqas\, Vice President\, Grid Modernization\, GrandBridge Energy (Canada) (virtual presentation) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 5B: GFM Project Examples\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Alyssa Jenkins\, Principal Consultant\, Mitsubishi Electric Power Products\, Inc. \n\n\n\nWhat is the industry learning from real-world deployments of grid-forming inverters? \n\n\n\nGreat Britain Grid-Forming Deployments ExperienceXiayao Zhou\, Engineering Compliance Manager\, National Energy System Operator (NESO)(UK) \n\n\n\nGrid-Forming Requirements and Deployment Plans in the Chilean Power SystemVictor Velar Guerrero\, Manager\, Studies and Real-Time Simulation\, Coordinador Eléctrico Nacional (CEN) (Chile) \n\n\n\nStudy the Control and Protection Improvements for a Weak Grid Area with High IBRsJing Wang\, Researcher III\, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) (virtual presentation) \n\n\n\nGFM Resources Performances During HECO Grid EventsLi Yu\, Manager\, Transmission Planning\, Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) \n\n\n\nDynamic Properties and Frequency Response of IBR-dominating Power SystemsSlava Maslennikov\, Technical Manager\, ISO New England \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 6A: Finance & Investment\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Abe Silverman\, Assistant Research Scholar\, Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute\, Johns Hopkins University \n\n\n\nWhat investment structures and risk-sharing models are needed to accelerate transmission and clean energy infrastructure? \n\n\n\nLou Schick\, Director of Investments\, Clean Energy Ventures \n\n\n\nFinance and Investment – The Basics of the Capital Stack for Existing and Emerging TechKelli Joseph\, VP\, Electricity Markets and Policy Credit Risk\, Fifth Third Bank \n\n\n\nBryan Long\, Executive Director\, US Power Origination\, JP Morgan \n\n\n\nJacob Mays\, Assistant Professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering\, Cornell University \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 6B: Importance of In-The-Loop Testing for Model Validation\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Reza Pourramezan\, Manager\, Advanced Grid Innovation Laboratory for Energy (AGILe)\, New York Power Authority \n\n\n\nWhy is in-the-loop testing and real time simulations critical for accurate model validation of inverter-based devices? \n\n\n\nReal-Time Simulation and HIL Testing: Advancing Power System Innovation and ReliabilityReza Pourramezan\, Manager\, Advanced Grid Innovation Laboratory for Energy (AGILe)\, New York Power Authority \n\n\n\nLeveraging Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Testing to Improve Model Fidelity and AccuracyAditya Ashok\, Director\, Energy Systems Research\, Opal-RT Technologies \n\n\n\nSoftware-in-the-Loop simulation – a must for today’s MMC grid forming convertersBryan Buterbaugh\, Application Engineer\, Hitachi Energy \n\n\n\nAddressing Challenging System Stability and Model Validation while Retaining OEM ConfidentialityLukas Unruh\, Power System Studies Engineer\, Electranix \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 7A: Fireside Chat: Collaborative Approaches to Planning\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Lisa Schwartz\, Senior Policy Researcher and Strategic Advisor\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \n\n\n\nHow can we build more effective\, collaborative planning processes between system operators\, regulators and stakeholders? \n\n\n\nMike Bull\, Deputy Executive Secretary\, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and Jody Londo\, Director of Regulatory & Strategic Analysis\, Xcel Energy \n\n\n\nSchuyler Matteson\, Clean Energy Planning Lead\, New York State Department of Public Service and Jason Frasier\, Senior Manager\, Transmission Planning\, New York ISO \n\n\n\nKen Aramaki\, Director of T&D\, Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 7B: Technical Challenges and Solutions with Integration of Large Loads\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Julia Matevosyan\, Associate Director\, ESIG \n\n\n\nWhat technical challenges do large\, fast-growing loads present—and how are planners and operators adapting? \n\n\n\nConsiderations for Load Power Variability RequirementsAndrew Isaacs\, Vice President\, Electranix \n\n\n\nImpact of AI Workload and E-Statcom as a Mitigation Measure Sergey Kynev\, Business Development Manager\, Siemens Energy \n\n\n\nUnderstanding LLM-Induced Load Profiles and Grid ComplicationsAmin Zamani\, Senior Director\, Advanced Technology Integration\, Quanta Technology\, LLC \n\n\n\nData Center Power System: Architecture and Modeling ConsiderationsShahil Shah\, Principal Engineer\, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) (virtual presentation) \n\n\n\nStability and Operation Considerations for an Off-Grid Data CenterNaresh Acharya\, Technical Director\, GE Vernova Consulting Services \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClosing Plenary: Fireside Chat Session on the Future of Demand Flexibility\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Pearl Donohoo-Vallett\, Technical Advisor\, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) \n\n\n\nShould demand flexibility be treated as supply or demand\, and what mechanisms are needed to scale it responsibly? \n\n\n\nDemand Response Participation in MISOMichael Robinson\, Principal Market Design Advisor\, MISO \n\n\n\nAmber Motley\, Director\, Short Term Forecasting\, CAISO \n\n\n\nTravis Kavulla\, Vice President\, Regulatory Affairs\, NRG Energy \n\n\n\nKaren Onaran\, CEO and President\, Electricity Consumers Resource Council \n\n\n\nSanem Sergici\, Principal\, The Brattle Group
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/2025-fall-technical-workshop/
LOCATION:Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown\, 201 North 17th St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,ESIG Workshops
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SUMMARY:Tutorial: Power System Needs and Services Operating with High Shares of Inverter-Based Resources
DESCRIPTION:DOWNLOAD TUTORIAL PRESENTATIONSThe tutorial covers the importance of grid reliability services – in particular\, how system needs for services are changing with increasing shares of inverter-based resources (wind\, solar PV and battery storage)\, how their location of delivery can impact system behavior\, and how these needs can be met by a mix of resource technologies\, including emerging grid-forming inverter technology. Topics covered include a framework and demonstration of a method to quantify the need for services while simultaneously accredit resources for their ability to provide services. Such a framework can help system operators and planners to determine if they have enough services to cover the needs at all times. This tutorial also discusses the approaches for procuring services in place today\, and the risks and lost opportunity with insufficient interconnection requirements for new generation resources. \n\n\n\nSpeakers include: \n\n\n\nJulia Matevosyan\, Associate Director\, Chief Engineer\, ESIGMatthew Richwine\, Founding Partner\, Telos EnergyDeepak Ramasubramanian\, Principal Technical Leader\, EPRI
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/tutorial-power-system-needs-and-services-operating-with-high-shares-of-inverter-based-resources/
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