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About the session
The tremendous growth of renewable energy sources (RES) in our power systems is based on many years of dedicated research and technology development. However, further improvements of the technologies are needed, and novel concepts must be developed to extend the success, and enable the ongoing transformation of our energy system to the next level.
Additionally, new challenges and possibilities are arising with increasing renewable shares, but cost-effectiveness, reliability, robustness and security of the system must always be maintained. This requires new solutions.
The IET RPG conference will address topics related to these specific areas: renewable technology development, renewable integration to the power system and associated solutions.
Advancement of the field requires researchers and professionals to address new questions, propose novel ideas and evaluate new solutions. Consequently, it is crucial that we come together as a community to share our ideas, experiences, and lessons learned.
Our hosts for RPG 2021 are based in Ireland an island power system, which aims to achieve a 70% renewables share by 2030. Today, onshore wind power dominates in Ireland, but, in the near future, offshore wind and solar power are anticipated, and, looking further ahead, wave and tidal power remain possible.
The 2030 target is tremendously ambitious, but progress is underway, given that it implies that, at certain times, the synchronously isolated system could be operating with a 100+% share of variable, non-synchronous renewables. Due to the existing high share of wind energy on the system, Ireland already faces operational and stability changes, and consequently a wide range of ground-breaking measures have been pioneered, ranging from smart grid initiatives, network planning strategies, system operator tools, performance monitoring mechanisms, and system service innovations.
Hearing from our hosts in Dublin will allow you to experience the exciting developments taking place in Ireland, building upon the highly successful experiences of previous IET RPG conferences in China, UK, Italy and Denmark, attracting delegates from around the world ... and you may wish to leave some time afterwards to experience the craic (enjoyment) and culture of Ireland.
