This webinar presents the challenges and solutions related to the long term grid planning process in order to have a process that is an enabler for the energy transition.

Different aspects are considered such as:

• How to handle uncertainty, complexity, new risks and threats
  • what to consider and tools to use
• What regulatory adaptations are required?
• How to maintain a competent, capable and resilient workforce?
• How to ensure efficient stakeholder interaction?

The webinar will also provide information about the knowledge sharing process.

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Intended audience

The foreseen audience of this webinar are policy makers and stakeholders that impacts or are impacted by the grid planning process: Network operators (TSO/DSO), network planning engineers, researchers, regulators, etc.

Key messages

To overcome the complexities and uncertainties challenging the grid planning efficient, transparent and legitimate planning processes are required that are guided by sound principles and effective steering mechanisms.

It is critical that grid planning aligns with and acts as an enabler for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) e.g. regarding scenarios utilized and grid development plans developed.

Existing cost-benefit analyses should be updated to properly capture the values of sufficient grid capacity and account for social, environmental, and resilience metrics.

Stakeholder interaction is needed at all levels of the grid planning process and in co-creating solutions, methods and tools that are needed to manage the various challenges.

Further information

• Once published, the project report will be available from the ISGAN webpage: https://www.iea-isgan.org/
• ISGAN – ISGAN leads international initiative to future-proof electrical grid planning processes (iea-isgan.org)

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