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Distribution grids are a critical enabler of the energy transition. They face unprecedented pressures from increasing renewable energy deployment; accelerating electrification of heating, transport and industry; and growing demand from data centres. At the same time, grid development must support broader societal priorities, including affordability, resilience, economic development, and climate objectives. Distribution grid development, and […]
- Communication Working Group
This casebook is one of the outcomes of the Lighthouse Project on Long-Term Planning and Implementation for the Evolution of Smart Distribution Grids. It combines contributions from ISGAN’s working groups with a dedicated knowledge-sharing process involving internal and external stakeholders. The casebook brings together fifteen cases from ten countries, highlighting innovations in smart distribution grid planning across […]
- Working Group 3
How can system operators compare grid reinforcement and flexibility-based solutions in long-term grid planning? Join the next ISGAN Virtual Learning webinar for a practical discussion on Assessment & Decision Support in the context of the ISGAN Lighthouse Project. Invited speakers from transmission- and distribution-system organisations will share perspectives on methodologies, criteria and decision-support processes used to […]
The ISGAN 2025-2026 Annual Report highlights the International Smart Grid Action Network’s activities and achievements between March 2025 and February 2026. As electricity systems undergo rapid transformation driven by electrification, renewable energy integration, and the growing need for flexibility and resilience, the report showcases how ISGAN continues to strengthen international collaboration and support governments in […]
From 3 to 5 June 2026, ISGAN representatives participated in the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) in Brussels, Belgium. The event brought together government representatives, international organisations, industry stakeholders, and experts from across the global clean energy community to discuss priorities for the energy transition and prepare for the upcoming CEM17 Ministerial […]
- Communication Working Group, Working Group 6
Distribution grids sit at the heart of the clean energy transition. This webinar brings together three leading experts – a DSO practitioner, a digital solutions innovator, and a research leader – to share and debate how Distribution System Operators (DSOs) are implementing active grid planning today. Each speaker offers a unique perspective on integrating flexibility […]
- Working Group 6
The development of the hydrogen sector, driven by electrified production via electrolysers, is expected to significantly impact power system planning, development, and operation. Large-scale deployment of electrolysers introduces new grid demands and requires careful infrastructure planning, while also enabling enhanced system flexibility through short- and long-term balancing services. An integrated perspective highlights hydrogen’s role in […]
The International Energy Agency (IEA) High Temperature Superconductivity (HTS) TCP and the International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN) TCP are pleased to invite you to a joint event exploring how smart grid approaches and superconducting technologies can jointly contribute to power systems transformation. The workshop will take place online on 21 April 2026, from 13:00 […]
As power systems transition to high shares of inverter-based resources, grid-forming (GFM) technology is emerging as a critical enabler of stability and resilience. Unlike conventional grid-following inverters, GFM converters actively shape voltage and frequency, providing the synthetic inertia and damping that modern grids increasingly require. This webinar brings together leading researchers from across Europe to […]
The 31st meeting of the ISGAN Executive Committee (ExCo31), which took place from 17 to 19 March 2026, brought together over 30 delegates from 17 member countries and the European Commission for three days of strategic discussions, knowledge exchange, and technical dialogue. Hosted by Ricerca sul Sistema Energetico (RSE) in Rome, Italy, the meeting reinforced […]
