Hub Sessions

Introduction of the Session 

Denmark is one of the leading countries in the green transition and in the implementation of green energy in the power system. Energinet.dk is part of a regional cooperation on utilizing interconnectors in integrating renewable energy in Northern Europe. Energinet.dk uses efficient forecasting tools to balance the power system with high shares of wind and a minimum of production from thermal power plants.  

Use of forecasts increases value of solar power plants and improves management of grid. Solar forecasts are based on processing of data from satellites and numerical weather prediction models. The presentation will address key approaches and uncertainties in different geographical regions of Europe. Application at intraday and day-ahead markets are shown in several use cases.

Disruptive new technologies and innovative business models are changing the way in which we produce and consume energy.

This presentation focuses on the current state of the solar PV industry and how the current value chain exposes the rooftop solar PV segment to unacceptable financial risks. As it becomes more and more clear that terms like “tier 1” and “bankability” are not providing the level of reliability and certainty investors expect and that a brand is only bankable until it is bankrupt where do you go next? The answer is a back to basics approach with a clear focus on accountability and energy production. My presentation will detail how the PV industry and value chain need to change in order to meet the demand of the residential and commercial rooftop segment and offer the financial security they deserve.

This presentation will give an outlook on future roles of DSOs and how improved decision support approaches can play a role in active network management within this evolving context.  The presentation will illustrate the challenges (harvesting flexibility, calculating set-points and dispatching them) when moving towards active grid management implementations, and how the research agenda of EnergyVille aims to bridge the gap.

How to integrate crowdfunded DER in a rural distribution Grid. 

A web-based tool developed in NTUA that supports the Non-Interconnected Island operator on decisions regarding new generator planning. Furthermore the tool allows the analysis of the impact of various RES units in the operation of the Non-Interconnected Islands.