On March 15, 2024, ISGAN WG5 SIRFN gathered at AIT (Austrian Institute of Technology) in Vienna for a productive session discussing open topics and showcasing advancements in smart grid research internationally.
The day began with a successful workshop featuring insightful presentations from esteemed working group members. Roland Brüdlinger presented “CENELEC TC8X WG03 and its activities for Grid Forming Converters testing” giving an overview of European network codes and standardization activities. Additionally, Julio Braslavsky shared his expertise on “Battery Grid-Forming Technology Development in Australia,” shedding light on developments in energy storage solutions, Ron Brandl presented the activities of the German VDE FNN “Recommendations of Grid Forming capabilities, requirements, and characteristics needed for stable grid services”.
Following the engaging discussions and presentations, participants had the opportunity to go on a laboratory tour within the premises of AIT. During the tour, attendees gained first-hand insights into how the process of testing grid-forming inverters with different inertia parameters can be carried out.
The event provided a valuable platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and networking among ISGAN SIRFN working group members, reinforcing AIT’s commitment to driving innovation in the field of smart grid research.
Stay tuned for more updates and future events as we continue to explore advancements in smart grid technology and research.