CurrENT is partnering with Green Deal Ukraїna and Renewables Grid Initiative to invite you to an hour and a half online webinar discussing the role that Innovative Grid Technologies (IGTs) can play in securing the energy supply in Ukraine over the coming winters. In their recent paper, Green Deal Ukraїna outlined six options to boost power grid transfers from continental Europe to Ukraine for the next two winters. The energy crisis in Ukraine urges practical steps to foster stronger electricity links between Ukraine and its Western neighbours. Ensuring the availability of much higher imports from the EU as fast as possible can provide essential support to Ukraine as it faces the severe consequences of Russian attacks on the energy system, among other areas of action to reduce the power deficit.  

The webinar will host representatives from energy companies developing IGTs with a high TRL which can deployed rapidly, energy industry experts, as well as representatives from grid operators in Ukraine. The event will provide an opportunity to discuss both immediate and long-term measures for securing Ukraine’s power supply through innovative technologies and cross-border cooperation. 

Agenda

Andrzej Ceglarz, Director of Energy Systems at Renewables Grid Initiative (Confirmed), discussing the role of an optimised system planning in supporting energy security.

Layla Sawyer, Secretary General of CurrENT (Confirmed), discussing the role of innovative grid technologies in increasing energy efficiency and security 

Susanne Nies, Project Lead, Green Deal Ukraїna, HZB (Confirmed), Presenting Six options to boost power transfers from Continental Europe to Ukraine, for the next two winters 

Vitalii Zaychenko, Chief Operation Officer at Ukrenergo (Invited), Presenting the Challenges and opportunities for the Ukrainian energy system 

Alex Houghtaling, Senior Vice President at LineVision (Confirmed), Presenting use case Dynamic Line Rating 

Romain Coullette, Sales & Marketing Director at Epsilon Composite (Confirmed), Presenting use case Advanced Conductors 

Mark Norton, Vice President of European Business Development at Smart Wires (Confirmed), Presenting use case Advanced Power Flow Control  

Yolanda Garcia Mezquita, Head of Unit at Energy Platform Task Force (Confirmed), Discussing the role of the Energy Community in the assisting the energy transition in Ukraine 

Q&A Session with the audience