The global green energy transformation is now and calls for accelerated electrification and targeted innovation – seen from Nordic and European TSO perspective
Date: Tuesday, May 25 Time: –
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Name and title of the speaker: Håkon Borgen
Email: hakon.borgen@statnett.no
Organisation: Statnett, Norway
Biography of the speaker: Håkon Borgen is Executive Vice President Technology & Development, at Statnett SF, the Norwegian TSO. In 2019, he was appointed Chair of the Research, Development and Innovation Committee in ENTSO-E. Mr Borgen holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
Abstract:
This talk focuses on the need for targeted innovation to accelerate electrification of the energy sector. From a Norwegian and European perspectives the challenges and role of transmission system operators (TSOs) are presented. This includes an overview of the R&D road map set out by ENTSOE. New solutions are required to enable a smart and secure operation of the power grids. In view of this, the potential of wide area monitoring and control solutions is highlighted and exemplified.