Decarbonizing the Grid | The Role of Grid Interconnection | Bits & Watts

This is the second in a series of workshops on decarbonizing the grid. It focuses on the role of grid interconnection for decarbonization. Panelists discussed interregional (international) transmission expansion plan, planning process, as well as social, economic, and geopolitical aspects of large transmission projects.

Robust long-distance transmission lines (both HVAC and HVDC) will enable delivering clean energy to customers and expanding the ways that clean energy is used. Interregional planning and coordination are usually difficult in the U.S. due to different planning approaches, models, FERC 1000 processes, and market rules among the various RTO/ISOs. On a global scale, international grid interconnection projects are being proposed and developed very actively for efficient and economic use of clean energy.

Panelists:
- Jay Caspary: As a Vice President at Grid Strategies LLC, Jay Caspary provides analysis and strategic guidance on transmission grid planning and operations to support a clean energy portfolio.

- Dimitrios Chaniotis: Dimitrios is the Senior Advisor to the Director of Power System Economics at RTE and since May 2018 is holding the office of Chairman of the System Development Committee at ENTSO-E.

- Damien Ernst: Damien is a Professor at the University of Liège, where he is affiliated with the Montefiore Research Unit. His research interests include electrical energy systems and reinforcement learning. He is regularly consulted by industries, governments, international agencies and the media for his deep understanding of the energy transition.

Moderator:• Liang Min - Managing Director Bits & Watts Initiative