Half-day seminar: Flexibility in local electricity grids – challenges and solutions
In this seminar we look at flexibility challenges in the local electricity grids, potential solutions to these challenges, as well as features and implications of the regulatory framework that applies to the sector.

Main content
The transition to the low-carbon society requires profound changes in the energy system including fundamental changes in electricity generation, such as an increase in distributed RES generation, and in electricity consumption, e.g. via electrification. Distribution networks are heavily affected by distributed generation and changes in load patterns, and the distribution system operators’ (DSO) ability to accommodate and handle these changes is essential. In this seminar we look at flexibility challenges in the local electricity grids, potential solutions to these challenges, as well as features and implications of the regulatory framework that applies to the sector.
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The program
Ìý | Challenges and regulatory framework |
12:15-12:45 | What’s new in the EU Clean Energy Package for local electricity grids?: An Overview Ignacio Herrera Anchustegui, UiB |
12:45-13:15 | Flexibility needs of a DSO Augusta Pithalice, Project manager BKK Nett |
13:15-13:45 | Local and national flexibility needs / coordination Anne Sofie Risnes, Statnett |
13:45-14:15 | Break |
Ìý | Pilots and best-practice |
14:15-14:45 | Smart-charging of EVs: Coordinated energy consumption through Tibber’s digital platform Mario Guajardo & Endre Bjørndal, NHH |
14:45-15:15 | Local flexibility markets: integration with tariffs and other instruments Jørgen Bjørndalen, DNV GL |
15:15-15:45 | Activation of flexibility at the customer side – Experiences from pilot projects Hanne Sæle, CINELDI/SINTEF Energi |