SIRFN Contributions at PowerTech2025

The 16th IEEE PowerTech conference took place last week in Kiel, Germany, under the theme “Powering the Energy System Transformation”.
ISGAN’s Working Group 5, known as the Smart Grid International Research Facility Network (SIRFN), was well represented by Artjoms Obusevs from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW).
2024 ISGAN Annual Report

The 2024 ISGAN Annual Report presents a detailed account of the network’s achievements and progress over the past year as a vital platform for international collaboration on smart grid innovation and policy development.
Exploring the interaction between power system stakeholders: Insights from Pilot Projects – Discussion Paper

This discussion paper provides insights from global pilot projects on flexibility for coordinated capacity management by TSOs and DSOs. The discussion paper examines key challenges and lessons learned across technical, ICT, market, economic, and regulatory aspects. The study consolidates information gathered from literature reviews, stakeholder surveys, workshops, and expert interviews to assess best practices and trends.
ISGAN Webinar – Managing Collective Self-Consumption and Local Flexibility with RECreation platform

Tue, Jun 18, 15:00 PM GMT+2 – ISGAN Virtual Learning webinar on collective self-consumption and local flexibility using the RECreation platform.
WG 3 Cost-Benefit Analysis and Toolkits -References-
Active System Management by DSOs – Discussion Paper

Discussion paper that provide insights into how DSOs can leverage active system management to cost-efficiently and securely manage their grids. These insights stem from a series of interactive workshops held with members of the ISGAN WG6 and other interested parties.
ISGAN Webinar – Long-Term Planning & Implementation of Smart Distribution Grids

Tue, Dec 03, 2:00 PM GMT+1 – ISGAN Virtual Learning webinar on the ISGAN Lighthouse Project on smart distribution grids long-term planning.
ISGAN Webinar – Flexible Operation of Energy Communities under Uncertainty in Energy Markets

Thu, Nov 28, 12:00 PM GMT+1 – ISGAN Virtual Learning invites you to this webinar based on the OptiREC project, which focuses on solutions for Energy Communities in the Spanish context.
ISGAN Launches New Policy Brief at CEM15 in Brazil

In conjunction with the Clean Energy Ministerial Meeting (CEM15), ISGAN has launched a new Policy Brief on Long-Term Planning and Implementation of Smart Distribution Grids.
ISGAN Policy Brief on Long-Term Planning of Smart Distribution Grids

To spotlight the importance of low- and medium-voltage grids and their key role in clean energy transitions, ISGAN is publishing a new Policy Brief on Long-Term Planning and Implementation of Smart Distribution Grids.