Good practices
Good practices

Workshop

NGO Training The role of the grid in the energy transition

Workshop

Topic

Creating awareness & capacity-building

Dimension

Energy & Society
Calendar 11 July 2019
Location Berlin

Organised by RGI

One day course for employees/volunteers of non-profits interested in gaining an overview of technical aspects of the decarbonisation of the power sector. 

This event is for employees and volunteers of non-profit organisations who wish to gain insights into how the power system is organised and operates, how renewables change the game (from a technical perspective) and the key environmental planning considerations of existing and new high voltage transmission projects.

The format of the day will be a mix of lectures and interactive sessions led by experts from industry, research institutes, RGI and other non-profit organisations. The training will empower civil society actors to engage with the technical aspects of the energy transition at the local and policy levels. It will be followed by a series of webinars that take a closer look at selected related topics.

You can find more information on our Training Series in our Resource Centre.

Agenda & Speakers

– Tour de table
– What is RGI and what do we do?

Session led by Antina Sander (RGI)– Tour de table
– What is RGI and what do we do?
Session led by Antina Sander (RGI)

Interactive icebreaker quiz on terminology when discussing the power system

Session led by Andrew Carryer (RGI)

 

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– Overview of how the system is organised
– Who are the main players and what are their roles and responsibilities?
– What are the key pieces of legislation that govern the system?
– How do TSOs make money? How is electricity bought and sold?

Session led by Pradyumna Bhagwat (Florence School of Regulation)

 

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– How is the power system transforming?
– What are the main challenges this transformation poses?
– What are the potential innovative ways to overcome these challenges?

Session led by Dr. Lion Hirth (Neon/Hertie School of Governance)

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– How is the need for new infrastructure defined?
– Why is grid extension a part of the solution?
– Would a more decentralised approach reduce our need for grids?

Session led by Dr. Eva Schmid (Germanwatch)

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– What are the main environmental impacts of grids?
– What are the planning and mitigation options open to a TSO?
– What are current knowledge gaps and how can we fill them?

Session led by Andrew Carryer (RGI)

 

This training is organised in collaboration with EKLIPSE.

contact

Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

t: +49 30 2332 11017
Stephanie Bätjer is leading the Renewables Grid Initiative’s communication and event activities as Programme Manager – Communication. She is also heavily involved in RGI’s policy work and all activities that look at social engagement around grids. She previously worked in the communications team of the European Climate Foundation. Stephanie has studied at the Universities of Marburg and Hamburg, Germany, and the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. She holds degrees in political science and journalism.

Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

t: +49 30 2332 11017
Stephanie Bätjer is leading the Renewables Grid Initiative’s communication and event activities as Programme Manager – Communication. She is also heavily involved in RGI’s policy work and all activities that look at social engagement around grids. She previously worked in the communications team of the European Climate Foundation. Stephanie has studied at the Universities of Marburg and Hamburg, Germany, and the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. She holds degrees in political science and journalism.