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Good practices

Webinar

Digitisation in the electricity sector Behind the buzzword

Webinar

Topic

Energy system planning & implementation
Calendar 25 October 2019
Clock 14:30 – 16:30
Location online

Organised by RGI

The Renewables Grid Initiative is happy to offer a training session webinar for NGOs on digitisation in the electricity sector and how it can help enable our transition to a decarbonised electricity system. With presentations from those working practically with the technology on the ground, this session will help us to get behind the buzzwords.

The Renewables Grid Initiative is happy to offer a training session webinar for NGOs on digitisation in the electricity sector and how it can help enable our transition to a decarbonised electricity system. With presentations from those working practically with the technology on the ground, this session will help us to get behind the buzzwords.

This event is for employees and volunteers of non-profit organisations who wish to gain an overview of some key aspects of digitisation, including:

  • Which technologies show promise as enablers of decarbonisation?
  • What benefits do they offer to different groups?
  • How can these technologies support local energy communities?
  • Can a smarter grid reduce the need for new lines?
  • The unknowns and potential risks of an increasingly digitised system.

The session will be interactive, allowing you to ask questions and contribute to the discussion. This webinar is the second in a series of events for civil society on the role of the grid in the energy transition. These trainings will empower civil society actors to engage with the technical aspects of the energy transition at the local and policy levels.

Webinar Presentations

RGI: Digitisation – A systemic view: In this presentation, Holger Loew, Senior Manager – Energy Systems at RGI gave a systemic view of digitisation in the energy system, including characteristics, risks and solutions, and asking the crucial question of how digitisation can be implemented for a sustainable energy transition.

WiseGRID: Wide scale demonstration of Integrated Solutions for European SmartGrid: In this presentation, Stamatia Gkiala Fikari, member of one WiseGRID pilot site team took us on a whistle-stop tour of the project. She explained the goals of the project and its practical implementation in Greece, Belgium, Spain and Italy.

Holger Loew | Senior Manager – Energy Systems at RGI
Stamatia Gkiala Fikari | Member of WiseGRID pilot site
Holger Loew | Senior Manager – Energy Systems at RGI
Stamatia Gkiala Fikari | Member of WiseGRID pilot site

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.