Factsheet – Overview of ISGAN WG 5 SIRFN techn. Task 2 ‘DER Protocols’

This document outlines the SIRFN Technical Task dedicated to the development of interoperable certification protocols for distributed energy resources (DERs). It addresses the challenges posed by the rapid increase in decentralised, inverter-based renewable energy technologies within power systems. The publication emphasises the importance of harmonised testing procedures and the validation of grid-support functionalities across different […]
Factsheet – Overview of ISGAN WG 5 SIRFN techn. Task 4 ‘Power System Testing’

This document presents an overview of the ISGAN Smart Grid International Research Facility Network (SIRFN) Technical Task on Power System Testing. It highlights the growing complexity of modern power systems as they evolve into cyber-physical systems driven by digital technologies and renewable energy integration. The publication outlines current challenges in testing methodologies, including the need […]
Factsheet – Overview of ISGAN-Working Group 5 SIRFN general activities

This document provides a general overview of the activities of ISGAN Working Group 5 within the Smart Grid International Research Facility Network (SIRFN). It outlines the role of SIRFN as a collaborative network of international testing facilities supporting the development and validation of smart grid technologies. The publication highlights key focus areas, including knowledge sharing, […]
Micro vs mega trends

micro vs MEGA: trends influencing the development of the power system
Ancillary services from distributed energy sources

Ancillary services from distributed energy sources for a secure and affordable European system: main results from the SmartNet project
Policy Messages on Upscaling of Smart Grid Research and Innovation

As part of the umbrella initiative “Public Support to Smart Grid Research and Innovation” (2017-2019), an interdisciplinary group of stakeholders from nine countries (Austria, Belgium, Germany, India, Korea, Netherlands, Russia, Spain and Sweden) have jointly explored and shared knowledge on different types of barriers to upscaling of smart grid research and innovation.
The project, developed within the ISGAN Knowledge Transfer Platform, focused on the role of public sector institutions, in particular funding agencies, and on identifying solutions to overcome identified challenges. The results of the project have been summarized into “Policy Messages on Upscaling of Smart Grid solutions” for decision makers, especially relevant for stakeholders involved in developing policy and strategies related to public funding of smart grid research and innovation.
These policy messages were produced in an interactive workshop on 30th of September 2019 in Montreux, Switzerland, in conjunction with the ISGAN ExCo18 Meeting.
2018 ISGAN Annual Report

ISGAN proudly looks back at numerous highlights and achievements in 2018. Its activities led to valuable interactions with high-ranking officials, fruitful discussions with professional experts and public dissemination activities.
Casebook on Spotlight on Energy Storage Systems

This casebook reflects one way that ISGAN gather experts and stakeholders globally to increase the awareness of the energy storage system in the field of smart grid. In this stage, the casebook includes fourteen cases from seven different countries including Austria, Canada, France, India, Korea, Netherlands, and Sweden. It specifically focuses more on actual operation of ESS rather than looking at the test pilots in order to show its feasibility and usability in the real sites.
Knowledge Exchange on Experimental (Regulatory) Sandboxes to Enable Smart Grid Deployment

Experimental (Regulatory) Sandboxes for Smart Grid Transitions has been the focus for a major ISGAN inter-Annex knowledge exchange initiative in partnership with the International Confederation of Energy Regulators (ICER), with the purpose of identifying key lessons learned and examples of good practice in regard to the design and implementation of such innovative policy instruments. The project was led by an international team of ISGAN experts and involved about 45 participants from more than 20 countries.
Policy Messages on Innovative Regulatory Approaches with Focus on Experimental Sandboxes to Enable Smart Grid Deployment

The urgency of transition of the energy system requires speeding up the innovation processes that will shape its future technological, economic and regulatory components.