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The proceedings of the CIRED Vienna 2024 Workshop will be published on the IET
The distribution system operators (DSOs) and the electricity distribution networks
Bring your brand to the electricity distribution industry''s decision-makers,
Attracting 1,600 conference attendees and 3,000 exhibition visitors from 60+ countries, CIRED 2025 is your opportunity to hear new research, ideas and initiatives; and interact with hundreds of key decision leaders in the electricity distribution field.
Your CIRED experience will include talks from leading names in the industry, round table debates and R&D-based research information forums.
CIRED''s famous guided poster tours are your opportunity to meet the authors of the newest research and talk to them about their work.
The exhibition will feature over 100 vendors and service providers, and is the place for you to meet and do business.
You will have the chance to network with a wide range of delegates from the utility, product, consultancy, service and business sectors of the distribution industry.
Conference Chair, Lukas Küng, Managing Director at Primeo Energie, welcomes you to the conference and tells you more about what you can expect at CIRED 2025.
Join us for a free webinar on how DSOs use flexibility to deliver the low-carbon energy transition now and in the future. Taking place on Monday, 9 December, at 14:30 CET. You''ll hear speakers from Vattenfall, Siemens, EPRI, Grenoble INP-UGA, and Università di Cagliari.
With 1,600 conference attendees from 60+ countries and 3,000 exhibition visitors, CIRED is the place to be seen and drive new business.
See how you can bring your brand to the electricity distribution industry''s decision-makers.
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The energy transition is shifting the world away from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. This transition has a major impact on the entire energy sector, from generation, via transmission and distribution to markets and end-use.
In the electricity sector, the transition is leading to a massive influx of intermittent renewable generation.
By 2050, it is expected that electricity generation and consumption in Europe will at least double.
This will put an unprecedented strain on the transmission and distribution system''s capacity to handle the increased and more dynamic flow of electricity.
The distribution system operators (DSOs) and the electricity distribution networks play a key role in enabling a successful energy transition – facing higher volatility in energy supply and new challenges with regards to grid stability, more active and flexible electricity consumption, generation feed-in management, and increased sector coupling of several energy carriers via storage and conversion technologies.
This calls for new methodologies and technologies for network planning, operation, control, and regulation, to maximise the capability of the distribution system to connect additional distributed energy resources and loads (generation, dynamic loads, storage, etc..) to the network, without violating given technical restrictions (voltage loading, etc) – i.e. maximising the hosting capacity of the distribution network.
There is no quick fix for the challenges ahead, and the solution will include enhanced automatisation and utilisation of existing distribution networks infrastructure, targeted grid expansion schemes, changes in network planning and operation, together with significant modifications in regulatory frameworks.
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In the electricity sector, the transition is leading to a massive influx of intermittent renewable generation. By 2050, it is expected that electricity generation and consumption in Europe will at least double. This will put an unprecedented strain on the transmission and distribution system''s capacity to handle the increased and more dynamic flow of electricity.
There is no quick fix for the challenges ahead, and the solution will include enhanced automatization and utilisation of existing distribution networks infrastructure, targeted grid expansion schemes, changes in network planning and operation, together with significant modifications in regulatory frameworks.
As the demand for electricity continues to soar, it is crucial to prioritise network planning and design that can effectively support increased hosting capacity.
The integration of various energy sectors, such as electricity, heating, cooling, and transportation, can assist in creating resilient and efficient future energy systems. By strategically coupling these sectors and optimising their interconnections, networks can accommodate higher loads and maintain a reliable energy supply. Moreover, leveraging local generation sources, implementing load and generation flexibility measures, and incorporating storage technologies are essential for maximising hosting capacity. Decentralised generation, combined with the ability to adjust energy consumption patterns, allows for better resource utilisation, and minimises strain on the network during peak periods.
Long-term forecasting and risk management strategies are also critical in assisting network planning to anticipate future demands, uncertainties, and potential risks. Network planners can make informed decisions, optimise infrastructure investments, and mitigate potential challenges by leveraging data-driven insights and employing robust modelling techniques.
Successful network planning and design to support increased hosting capacity require holistic approaches that integrate multiple energy sectors, leverages local resources, optimises load and generation flexibility, and incorporates storage technologies. By embracing these approaches, energy systems can effectively meet the growing demands of an electrified society while ensuring reliability, resilience, and sustainability.
Preferred topics for papers in Theme 1 are:
Following the energy transition, operation and control of the distribution systems are facing new challenges - which require new ways of thinking and new practices to ensure continuity and quality of electricity supply.
There are many ideas for controlling generation and demand, such as day ahead, intra-day, or even near real time. Local control as voltage-VAR-control, decentralized or centralized solutions for regulating voltage levels or limiting loads and generation curtailment have been applied in several pilots.
DSO''s SCADA-systems with interfaces to customers, digitalized and automated substations as well as forecasts and state estimation, are important topics in the field of operation in distribution business. An increased share of inverter-based decentralized electricity generation will also require assessing impacts on system stability, post-fault restoration, power quality and short circuit protection.
Preferred topics for papers in Theme 2 are:
Increasing the hosting capacity of distribution grids requires an acceleration of innovation, interaction, and investments. While conventional grid modernization and expansion will remain as important as ever, digital solutions and how to engage with consumers and prosumers will play a key role to foster the grid''s uptake ability of distributed energy resources.
In parallel with the development of the energy system, stakeholders, regulation, and market paradigms need to adapt to ensure the necessary speed and flexibility to tackle the challenges of the energy transition and increase the public participation in the distribution area.
In consequence the regulatory framework needs to be revised and developed to facilitate new business models and short-, medium- and long-term market mechanisms in line with societal needs, also taking into account public approval.
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