The conference will discuss more than 37 topics in 6 themed sessions: 

A. Wind technology

• Wind power plant design and wake
• Wind power plant modelling, control and operation
• Floating wind turbines
• Foundations for offshore wind turbines
• Offshore platforms and foundations for offshore transmission systems
• Offshore cable systems for array and grid connection systems
• Extending wind plant life
• Operations and maintenance
• Active and reactive power control for grid support
   
  

 

 

B. PV system technology

• Power conversion and grid interaction
• MPPT algorithms
• Integration of PV into buildings and infrastructure
• O&M and condition monitoring
• Lifetime and reliability, including ageing effect
  

 

 

C. Other renewable energy sources

• Geothermal power generation
• Marine renewable energy (wave and tidal stream)
• Solar thermal power generation
• Hybrid systems combining multiple energy sources, with or without storage
• Power generation from biomass
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D. Smart city

• Design and operation of smart metering
• AI application in renewable sources integration
• IT security and automation systems in power systems
• Design of Co-simulation in multi-domain analysis
• Digitalised solutions for renewables integration
   
  

 

 

 

E. Grid integration

• Use of HVDC and DC distribution
• Use of low-frequency transmission
• Resiliency of grid with renewable energy sources
• Renewable energy forecasting
• Long-term infrastructure planning and investment
• DC/DC conversion and integration of energy storage devices
• Compliance with system security and quality standards
  

 

 

 

F. Technology, policy and market options for power system

• Ancillary services market of renewable sources generation
• Integration of power, gas, heat, water, etc.
• Demand side management, energy storage integration and potential
• Encouraging flexibility in generation and demand
• Impact and new solutions for high penetration of renewable resources
• Market support structures and the inclusion of energy storage