RT.5b : Planning the distribution system development with a proper coordination of TSO and DSO
Convener :
Riccardo Lama, ENEL Distribuzione spa (Italy)
Scope :
Traditionally, distribution network planning has been developed with minimum interaction with transmission network condition and phenomena, as well as transmission network has been planned with minimum reference with the development process occurring at DNO level.
This was, and still is, largely justified, not only because a joint systematic planning would imply complex calculation whose computability has not been easy since a few years ago, but also because in most cases the two processes are indeed independent in practical terms.
Nevertheless, there are more and more cases in which a joint planning process or a systematic information exchange proves itself convenient or even necessary.
The round table is meant to share experiences among network operators (TSOs and DSOs) about the opportunities and needs in terms of joint network planning.
Panelists :
Tony Hearne, ESB Networks, Ireland
Ralph Pfeiffer, AMPRION, Germany
Markus Obergünner, E.ON Netz, Germany
RT.4a/5c : Integration of Plug-in-Vehicles in Distribution Networks. Contributions from 2 major EU FP7 projects: MERGE and G4V (Grid for Vehicles)
Convener :
Nikos Hatziargyriou, National Technical University of Athens (Greece)
Scope :
Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles (EV, PHEV) have the potential to contribute significantly to solving future environmental and economic challenges of future mobility. A mass introduction of EV and PHEV will imply both, challenges and opportunities not only for the automotive industry but to a large extent also to the energy sector. A standardised infrastructure solution is needed to facilitate the mass roll out of EV and favour customer acceptance. There are two EU FP7 projects (MERGE and G4V) that are currently investigating the impact of a large-scale introduction of EVs, PHEVs on the EU electricity infrastructure while making use of the inherent opportunities that smart grid technologies offer. This Round Table will discuss and contrast the work conducted in the projects covering approaches and methodologies use needed to understand the effects of a mass introduction of electric mobility within an EU context.
Panelists :
Thomas Theisen, RWE, Germany and Paolo Scuro, ENEL, Italy
J P Lopez, INESC, Portugal
Ed Bower, Ricardo, UK |
