Piri: Using Smart Meters And AI To Determine The LV Grid Connectivity

Koen Vanthournout¹, Bruno Macharis², Bert De Decker¹, Harm Leenders², Reinhilde D’hulst¹

1: Orion Grid Technologies; 2: Fluvius System Operator

Improving Grid Resiliency on Island-Based Microgrids for Reducing Blackouts in Unplanned Disconnection Events by Using Near-Real-Time Monitoring and Flexible Loads Management

Matias Ariel Kippke Salomón^1,2, Kristin Bobeck³, Arne Berlin³, Linda-Maria Wadman⁴, Pablo Arboleya^1,2

1: Plexigrid SL, Spain; 2: Universidad de Oviedo, Spain; 3: Vattenfall Eldistribution AB, Sweden; 4: Plexigrid AB, Sweden

From Pilot to Real-World Operation: Implementing Remote Curtailment of LV-Connected PV for Regional Constraint Management — Lessons from Enedis Field Trial

Sasan Rostambeik Tafreshi, Saber Lehatem, Thomas Schaller, Matthieu Anne

Enedis, France

A Unique Collaboration Model for Designing Retrofit Sensor Systems for Magnefix MD4 Switchgears: It’s All About People, Product, Process

Elise Morskieft¹, Denny Harmsen², Maarten Sloot², Bram Posthuma¹, Peter Meijer¹, Martin Binnendijk¹

1: Eaton; 2: Alliander

Building a Virtual Power Plant: Providing Ancillary Services and Local Congestion Management with a Large-scale Fleet of Public EV Chargers

Maud Toussaint Schurmans, Jelle Garcet, Louis Sokal, Tommaso Difonzo

Engie Laborelec, Belgium

Prediction-Based Control of a Building-Integrated DC Microgrid with HESS

Daniela Eser, Erik Woehr, Loris Schmit, Jonathan Hufgard, Michael Suriyah, Thomas Leibfried

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany

Reliability Modeling of Multi-state Power systems Integrating Decentralized Renewable Energy Sources

Dieudonné Ecike Ewanga, Jocelyn Mbenoun

University of Liège, Belgium

Locating Failures in the Dutch Electrical Distribution Network Using Heuristic Power Profile Analysis

Morteza Aghahadi¹, Niek Brekelmans², Yifan Zhang², Phuong Nguyen², Alessandro Bosisio³, Anne van der Molen², Peter van der Wielen²

1: Politecnico di Milano, Italy; 2: Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands; 3: University of Pavia, Italy

Framework for Granting Firm and Flexible Capacity in Low-Voltage Distribution Networks

Mohammed Mahairi², Bassam Mohamed¹, Xavier Dominguez¹, Victor Carmona¹, Pablo Arboleya²

1: Plexigrid; 2: Universidad de Oviedo

Clustering Approach for Reducing Computational Burden in MV Hosting Capacity Calculations

Mohammed Mahairi¹, Bassam Mohamed², Xavier Dominguez², Pablo Arboleya¹

1: Universidad de Oviedo; 2: Plexigrid

Scalability Strategies for Deploying Digital Twins in Massive Electric Distribution Networks

Tarikua Taye¹, Bassam Mohamed², Xavier Dominguez², Mesfin Fanuel¹, Pablo Arboleya¹

1: Universidad de Oviedo; 2: Plexigrid

Unravelling the Key Challenge for Rapid Deployment of Digital Twins in Distribution Networks: Automatic Fixing of GIS-Based Data for Electrical Connectivity Modelling

Tarikua Taye¹, Bassam Mohamed², Xavier Dominguez², Mesfin Fanuel¹, Pablo Arboleya¹

1: Universidad de Oviedo; 2: Plexigrid

Derivation and Application of Simultaneity Factors between Load Groups for Low-Voltage Network Planning

Felix Talmond¹, Tobias Riedlinger², Michael Becker¹, Markus Zdrallek¹

1: University of Wuppertal, Germany; 2: BMU Energie Consulting GmbH

Automation of Electrical Grid Asset Work Studies

Simon Levaufre, Benjamin Lecordix, Gabriel Ruiz

Enedis, France

Voltage Regulation And Reliability Improvement In Distribution Networks Using Battery Energy Storage Systems

Felipe Silva^1,2, Rafael Barros¹, George Lira²

1: IFPE, Brazil; 2: UFCG,BRAZIL

An Exploratory Data-Driven Framework for Early Risk Pattern Analysis in Electrical Networks Using Multi-Utility Permit Records

Abdulrahman Al Balawi, Haifa Aldosari

Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center (RIPC), Saudi Arabia

Data-Driven Predictive Maintenance Of Secondary Substations Through Unsupervised Learning: Insights From A Real-World Case Study

Cesare Del Prete^1,2, Alessandro Bosisio², Rouzbeh Shirvani², Edoardo Bigliani¹, Bartolomeo Greco¹

1: A2A, Italy; 2: University of Pavia, Italy

Enhancing Dynamic Operating Envelopes Computation through Improved Residential Load Forecasting and Physics-based Metrics

Cyril Rasic¹, Wilhiam de Carvalho², Jean-François Toubeau¹, François Vallée¹, Florin Capitanescu²

1: UMONS, Belgium; 2: LIST, Luxembourg

Transparent Decision-Support for Integrating Non-Wire Alternatives in Distribution Planning

Yassine Abdelouadoud, Yoann Chiche, Robin Girard

Mines Paris - PSL, France

Optimizing Droop Control Parameters for Reliable LV Network Operation with PQ-Controlled PV Inverters

Quentin Antoine¹, Loïc Maudoux¹, Kristof Vliegen², Peter Kellens², Hugues Halluin³, Thomas Bertrand⁴, Simon Gérard⁵

1: ENGIE Laborelec, Belgium; 2: Fluvius SO, Belgium; 3: Ores SO, Belgium; 4: Sibelga SO, Belgium; 5: Resa SO, Belgium

Toward Dynamic Proactive Resilience (DPR) Interdependent Critical Infrastructures: An IEC 61850 and Digital Twin Simulation Approach

Mike Mekkanen, Tero Vartiainen

University of Vaasa, Finland

Integrating Risk-Aversion Into Distribution Network Planning: A Review Of Recent Methods And Practices

Thomas Debarre^1,2, Bushra Canaan², Anastasia Popiolek¹, Djaffar Ould-Abdeslam², Agustín Cortés Hähnle^3,4

1: EDF, France; 2: IRIMAS, University of Haute Alsace, France; 3: European Institute for Energy Research (EIFER), Germany; 4: German Aerospace Center (DLR) Institute of Networked Energy Systems, Germany

Multi-Period Planning and Analysis Framework for Multi-Energy Systems

Alex Felice, Stijn Cousin, Thierry Coosemans

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium

Impacts of Solar Photovoltaic Deployment and Electric Vehicle Adoption on Future Load Growth in the Oman Distribution Network: A Long-Term Forecasting Assessment

Badar AL Washahi¹, Aisha Al Muqarshi¹, Murid Hussain², Zainab Al Lwatia¹, Usama Al Saadi¹

1: Nama Electricity Distribution Company, Oman; 2: Muscat University

E-REDES CombiFlex - Innovative Planning Approach To Boost Flexibility And Accelerate Connections While Minimising Transmission Impact.

Sara Carvalho, Rúben Nunes, Inês Roça, João Milheiro, João Antunes, Rui Bento

E-REDES, Portugal

UDEX Digital Twin Development: Towards Advanced Smart Grid Validation

Nabil Akroud, Iñaki Orue, Irantzu Arana, Mikel Santiago

Ormazabal Corporate Technology, Spain

Resilire: A Framework for Resilience Modelling in Electricity Networks

Daniel Wilson¹, Lewis Wright¹, Gwen Palmer², Andy Moore²

1: SP Electricity North West, United Kingdom; 2: Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd, United Kingdom

Modular, Open and Cyber-Resilient LV Automation Architecture for Next-Generation Distribution Networks

Imanol López Goiti¹, Jonathan González Ríos¹, Antonio Carrascosa Belmez¹, Esther Plasencia Alonso²

1: Merytronic, Spain; 2: Pronutec, Spain

Importance of Aggregated DER Metadata in Low Voltage Distribution Networks

Alexandre M. V. Gouveia^1,2,3, Md Umar Hashmi^1,2, Reinhilde D'hulst^2,3,4, Dirk Van Hertem^1,2

1: KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; 2: EnergyVille, Genk, Belgium; 3: VITO, Mol, Belgium; 4: Orion Grid Technologies, Genk, Belgium

Co-optimising Grid Reinvestments And Reinforcement To Support Distribution Grid Planning

Caroline Hørby Thellefsen¹, Sara Lea Dyrbøl Jensen¹, Nicolai Handreck², Mikhail Skalyga², Louise C. Jensen³, Tilman Weckesser¹

1: DTU Wind and Energy Systems, Denmark; 2: Utiligize ApS; 3: TREFOR El-net

Getting the Timing Right: Integrating Occupancy Detection in EV Hosting Capacity Studies

Robbert Claeys¹, Rémy Cleenwerck^1,2, Kamran Jalilpoor¹, Jan Desmet¹

1: Ghent University, Belgium; 2: Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium

Data-Based Grid Expansion By Means Of Quantitative Validation Enabling Informed Decisions

Christoph Engels¹, Sebastian Kuhn², Dominique Giavarra², Tim Schwarz², Emanuel Mameghani², Daniel Azbel³, Andreas Maier³

1: University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Germany; 2: Westnetz GmbH, Germany; 3: enervance solutions GmbH, Germany

Impact of OPF Modelling Assumptions on Bilevel Network Interdiction in Distribution Grids

Eric Tönges¹, Martin Braun^1,2, Philipp Härtel^1,2

1: University of Kassel, Germany; 2: Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology IEE

Development of a Standardised Data Model for the Digitalisation of Bay Control Units

Michel Müllers^1,2, Rajkumar Palaniappan²

1: TU Dortmund; 2: Hard- & Software Technologie GmbH & Co KG, Germany

Economic Assessment of Heat-Related Asset Risks in Electrical Distribution Networks under Future Climate Conditions

Nadine Lienenklaus¹, Florian Hankammer¹, Frank Aschenbroich², Sarah Elsner³, Verena Ruedl⁴, Markus Zdrallek¹

1: Bergische Universität Wuppertal, Germany; 2: EWR GmbH, Germany; 3: Westnetz GmbH, Germany; 4: UBIMET GmbH, Austria

Economic Assessment of Preventive Measures for Electrical Distribution Systems under Heavy Rainfall Events Using HILP Analysis

Florian Hankammer¹, Nadine Lienenklaus¹, Frank Aschenbroich², Sarah Elsner³, Verena Ruedl⁴, Markus Zdrallek¹

1: Bergische Universität Wuppertal, Germany; 2: EWR GmbH, Germany; 3: Westnetz GmbH, Germany; 4: UBIMET GmbH, Austria

Renewable Generation Integration in Low Voltage Grids: Exploring Innovative Components for Voltage Management in Distribution Networks

Javier Leiva¹, Lourdes García Duarte¹, Massimo Bartolucci², Jose F. Sanz-Osorio³, María Paz Comech³, Julio J. Melero³

1: Enel Grids, Spain; 2: Enel Grids, Italy; 3: Instituto de Investigación Mixto de la Energía y la Eficiencia de los Recursos de Aragón, ENERGAIA, Universidad de Zaragoza-Fundación CIRCE, Spain

A Novel Planning Approach to Enhance Hosting Capacity in Low-Voltage Distribution Networks via Flexible Branch Coupling and DC Grid Storage

Benjamin Wörner¹, Ramzi Dib¹, Dirk Westermann²

1: Department IEM THM University of Applied Sciences, Germany; 2: Power Systems Group Technische Universität Ilmenau, Germany

A Flexible Framework for Evaluating Virtual Dynamics and Control Strategies to Enhance Hosting Capacity in Modern Distribution Networks

Habib Ur Rahman Habib

INESC TEC, Portugal

Beyond Reliability: A Holistic Approach to Planning Resilient and Sustainable Electrical Services

Kamila Wiatr, Bahaa Mohamed

Foster + Partners, United Kingdom

A Framework for Analysing the Long-term Impact of Battery Energy Storage Systems in Distribution Systems

Elise van Wijngaarden, Elke Klaassen, Bart van der Holst

Enexis B.V.

Scalable Sample-Based Clustering for Smart Meter Load Profiles

Chloe Greer, Xueqin {Amy} Liu, Robert Best

Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom

Process Innovation in Secondary Substation Design at Enexis

Bas Mooijman¹, Dave Adriaanssen²

1: Eplan BV, The Netherlands; 2: Enexis Netbeheer, The Netherlands

DER Enablement: Long Term Voltage Forecasting For Distribution Networks With High DER Penetration

Youssef Miftah, Keven Ren, Olivier Lacroix, Daniel Guppy

VISION, Australia

Uncertainty And Risk-Based Approach For Network Planning

Jason Chen¹, Constanza Iribarren¹, Pierre Lelong², Daniel Guppy¹

1: VISION, Australia; 2: VISION, France

Artificial Intelligence Used In Probabilistic Time-Series Forecasting For Network Planning

Renaud Laine, Olivier Lacroix, Daniel Guppy

VISION, Australia

Study on Hosting Capacity Derivation Considering Three-Phase Voltage Unbalance in Distribution Network using Geospatial Future Load Forecast

Kazutaka Yamamoto¹, Shimpei Oe¹, Suguru Izutani¹, Takaya Anegawa¹, Hiroki Ichinomiya², Hiromu Hanakago²

1: Kansai Transmission and Distribuiton, Inc., Japan; 2: Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.

Bottom-up Greenfield Planning Approach For Comparing Centralized And Decentralized Heating Supply Concepts Across Optimization Levels

Wiebke Gerth¹, Eric Schulze Berge¹, Marius Güths², Markus Zdrallek¹

1: University of Wuppertal; 2: Stadtwerke Bielefeld GmbH

Planning Principles And Spatial Determinants For Automated Low-Voltage Network Planning Within Greenfield Framework

Eric Schulze Berge¹, Wiebke Gerth¹, Marius Güths², Markus Zdrallek¹

1: University of Wuppertal, Germany; 2: Stadtwerke Bielefeld GmbH

Adaptive Flow-Coherent Clustering for Cyber-Informed Distributed Bilevel State Estimation Correcting Measurement-Model Attacks

Michel Caraballo, Nnamdi Ejiofor, Arturo S. Bretas

Université Grenoble Alpes, France

Wind Farm Network Optimisation With PYORPS

Martin Hofmann^1,2, Thomas Stetz¹, Frank Kammer¹, Sami Repo²

1: THM - University of Applied Sciences, Germany; 2: Tampere University, Finland

Embedding Resilience in Distribution Network through Communal Fuel Cell Integration

Anosha Irshad¹, Kate Thompson¹, Chris Warwick², Daniel Hoare³, Waqas Javed¹

1: EA Technology, United Kingdom; 2: LCP Delta; 3: Northern Powergrid

Innovations in Inverter-based Microgrids

Jeremy Harrison, Chris Warwick

LCP Delta, United Kingdom

Integration of Flexibility from Electric Vehicles in Distribution System Planning to Mitigate Grid Reinforcement

Corentin Jacquier^1,2, Marie-Cécile Alvarez-Herault¹, Rémy Rigo-Mariani¹, Georges Kariniotakis²

1: Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, G2Elab, 38000 Grenoble; 2: Mines Paris, PSL University, Centre for processes, renewable energy and energy systems (PERSEE), 06904 Sophia Antipolis

Modeling and Simulation of Local Flexibility Trading to Prevent Congestion in Distribution Networks

Sara Schön, Kim Jost, Saif Ali, Thomas Bleistein

August-Wilhelm Scheer Institut für digitale Produkte und Prozesse gGmbH, Germany

Probabilistic Modelling of Residential Customer Power Based on Smart Meter Data

Peter Wohlfart¹, Christian Kresnik², Martina Schelander², Stephan Brandl², Herwig Renner¹

1: Institute of Electrical Power Systems, Graz University of Technology, Austria; 2: KNG-Kärnten Netz GmbH, Austria

Enhancing 110-kV Grid Planning Through Real-Measurement-Based Time-Series Generation

Antoni Chajan¹, Paul Kroemer¹, Daniel Schacht¹, Hauke Jürgensen², Alexander Kroggel², Matthias Rudolph²

1: FGH GmbH, Germany; 2: Schleswig-Holstein Netz GmbH, Germany

A Data-Driven Approach to Predicting the Load Curve of Multi-Unit Buildings with Electric-Vehicle Parking

Amar Medjber, Sacha Duzelier

Enedis, France

Hosting Capacity of a Distribution Network for Fluctuating PV, Wind and BESS: One Additional Aspect to Consider in Network Planning

Frederik Groeman¹, Maarten Berende², Alwin Jonker², Emilija Lazdanaitė¹, Wim Kuijpers¹

1: DNV Netherlands B.V., The Netherlands; 2: Enexis Netbeheer B.V., The Netherlands

Enabling Risk-Aware And Flexible Grid Planning: A Collaborative Approach To Modern DSO Challenges

Jaap Schouten¹, Peter Salemink¹, Yu Xiang^1,2

1: Alliander, The Netherlands; 2: Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands

Unlocking Hosting Capacity Through Dynamic Cable Rating: A Data Center Case Study

Mohamed Numair^1,2, Ahmed M. ElKholy^3,4, Amauri G. Martins-Britto^1,2, Marta Vanin^1,2, Dirk Van Hertem^1,2

1: Department of Electrical Engineering (ESAT), Research Group ELECTA, KU Leuven, 3001 Heverlee, Belgium.; 2: EnergyVille, Thor Park 8310, 3600 Genk, Belgium.; 3: Electrical Power and Machines Engineering Department, Tanta University, Tanta, Gharbia, Egypt; 4: Industrial Electronics Department, Moscow Power Engineering Institute, Moscow, Russia

Strategic Investment Planning for Dutch DSO Addressing Energy Losses

Emile van der Kuyp, Cihan Gercek

Alliander, The Netherlands

Lv Grid Automation For Secondary Substation Through Edge Computing And Circuit Breakers

Angel Silos, Jacqui Mills, Cyril Domenech, Francisco Ramos

Schneider Electric

Emergency Management Plan for the Distribution Network: an innovative approach

Roberto Zapelloni¹, Mariano Gaudò², Leonardo Ragni³, Andrea Pegoiani⁴, Dan Gelegram⁵, Laura Panella⁶

1: enel GRIDS srl, Italy; 2: UFG Grupo Naturgy; Spain; 3: Areti, Italy; 4: A2A, Italy; 5: Retele Elecrtice, Romania; 6: enel GRIDS srl, Italy

Advancing the Common Network Asset Indices Methodology: New Models, Extensions and Adaptability in CNAIM v3

Joanne Peacock¹, Landel Johnston², Gavin Howarth³, Dawn O'Brien⁴

1: EA Technology, United Kingdom; 2: Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks, United Kingdom; 3: Northern Powergrid, United Kingdom; 4: EA Technology, United Kingdom

Improving Low-Voltage Network Planning Through Smart Meter–Based Customer Profiling

David Echternacht¹, Eileen Trunczik², Dominik Koston³, Florian Hintz⁴, Esko Nockmann⁵, Sebastian Neff⁶, Christoph Jätz⁷, Christian Kraemer⁸

1: University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf, Germany; 2: E.DIS Netz GmbH; 3: envelio GmbH; 4: Avacon Netz GmbH; 5: Westnetz GmbH; 6: Bayernwerk Netz GmbH; 7: Avacon Netz GmbH; 8: energyandpeople GmbH

Techno-economic Optimization Algorithm For Selecting Between Voltage Regulator And Lv Network Cabling – Croatian Approach

Deni Ćetković

HEP–ODS d.o.o., Elektroprimorje Rijeka, Croatia

Hydro Ottawa Reduces Tree-Related Outages Leveraging AI-Driven Vegetation Intelligence

Lynn Petesch

Overstory, The Netherlands

Comparative Harmonic Behaviour of Distributed Solar PV in Industrial vs. Mixed-Use Urban Grids: A 33 kV Planning Perspective– Case Study of Nama Electricity Distribution Company, Oman

Aisha Al Muqrashi, Marwan Al Hasani

Nama Electricity Distribution Company, Oman

Planning Decarbonized MV Networks: Traditional Solutions Vs Energy Storage

Carlos García-Santacruz¹, Alejandro Marano-Marcolini²

1: Ingelectus / Universidad de Sevilla, Spain; 2: Universidad de Sevilla

Resilient Planning and Techno-Economic Optimization of a Renewable-Based Microgrid for Rural Electrification in Oman

Alla Almamari¹, Nasser Alabri¹, Razzaqul Ahshan², Ayman Abdel-Khalik²

1: Nama Electricity Distribution Company, Oman; 2: Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

A Deep Learning Approach to Advanced PV Power Forecasting Utilizing SCINet-GAN

Minjeong Kim, Yongju Son, Sungyun Choi

Korea University, Republic of South Korea

Assessing the Operational Performance of MV Voltage Regulators under Realistic Grid Conditions

Nikola Stankovic¹, Djamel Hadbi¹, Philippe Bertazzon¹, Frédéric Reymond-Laruina¹, Mathieu Ferraris²

1: EDF, France; 2: Enedis, France

Enhancing Distribution System Resilience through Energy Communities

Montserrat Montalà-Palau¹, Jeroen Markus², Milad Kazemi², Marc Cheah Mañé¹, Christina Papadimitriou², Oriol Gomis-Bellmunt¹

1: CITCEA - Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain; 2: ESS - Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands

Transition from 33 kV to 66 kV Distribution to Resolve Long-Distance Voltage Drop in Wadi Al Tayeen, Oman

Humaid Al Shukaili, Marwan Al Hasani

Nama Electricity Distribution, Oman

Quantum Resource Estimation for Minimising Energy Grid Losses

Camille de Valk^1,2,3, Milou van Nederveen¹, Koen Reerink², Werner van Westering¹

1: Alliander, Arnhem, the Netherlands; 2: Capgemini's Quantum Lab, Utrecht, the Netherlands; 3: Applied Quantum Algorithms, Leiden University, Leiden, the Netherlands

Evaluation of Sampling-Based Power Flow Simulations for Low-Voltage Grids

Manav Sharma¹, Marc Dünser², David Fellner¹, Mark Stefan²

1: University of Applied Sciences, Austria; 2: AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH, Austria

Topology Identification of Unbalanced Distribution Networks Using Voltage Magnitude Data

Hélène Ponsaerts^1,2,3, Reinhilde D'hulst⁴, Marta Vanin^1,3, Dirk Van Hertem^1,3

1: KU Leuven; 2: VITO; 3: EnergyVille; 4: Orion Grid Technologies

Beyond Predictive Accuracy: An Application Analysis of Time Series Foundation Models in Grid Edge Energy Management

Andreas Binder^1,2, Sebastian Schreck², Sebastian Thiem², Ulrich Ludolfinger³, Stefan Niessen^1,2

1: TU Darmstadt; 2: Siemens AG, Germany; 3: University of Applied Sciences Landshut

Research on Multi Objective Optimization Planning Method for Distribution Power System Considering Probability Risk

Hui Hui, Xiaoli Meng, Ying Liang, Bo Zhang, Wei Liu

China Electric Power Research Institute

Comparing the Extreme Weather Event Definitions Used to Quantify Power System Resilience

Daniel L. Donaldson¹, Arslan Ahmad², Ian Dobson²

1: University of Birmingham, United Kingdom; 2: Iowa State University, United States of America

Single-relay Self-healing for Open Ring Topology Distribution Systems

Isabele Simon, Luzia Lopes, Carlos Beltrame, André Melo

Schneider Electric

Customized Distributed Generation Forecasting for Distribution Planning: A Caribbean Case Study

Fabio Riva¹, Silvia Corigliano¹, Luciano Masotti^1,2, Kian Daniel Grossard-Amin^1,3, Michele Pastore^1,2

1: CESI S.p.A., Italy; 2: EnerNex LLC, USA; 3: KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

A Differentiable Optimization Layer for Joint State and Parameter Estimation in Unbalanced Distribution Grids

Muhammad Furqan Azam^1,3, Ghulam Mohy Ud Din², Chris Hermans³, Julio Braslavsky², Geert Deconinck¹

1: KU Leuven, Belgium; 2: CSIRO, Australia; 3: VITO, Belgium

Ensemble Learning with Multi-Algorithm Integration for Net Load Forecasting in Steel Enterprises: A Case Study from Northern Hebei, China

Feixiang Gong, Yayun Qu, Yisi Ai, Ziqian Zhang, Fanpeng Bu, Dezhi Li

China Electric Power Research Institute, China

Quantifying Load Uncertainty from Smart Meter Data for Risk-Based Low Voltage Grid Design

Pierre Cauchois, Mathieu Bordigoni, Grégoire Colin, Gourguechon Bruno

Enedis, France

Optimising Energy Communities for Distribution Grid Resilience: A Real-Word Study with Electric Vehicles and Storage in Rural Ireland

Mário Couto¹, Dimitris Augoloupis², Vasilis Michalakopoulos², Peter Richardson¹, Mariana Jimenez¹, Alessio Coccia¹

1: EPRI Europe, Ireland; 2: EPU, NTUA

Optimization-Based Partitioning of High Voltage Grids

Simon Braun¹, Johannes Widmann², Laurids Koch², Andreas Ulbig^1,3

1: IAEW at RWTH Aachen University, Germany; 2: RWTH Aachen University, Germany; 3: Fraunhofer FIT, Aachen, Germany

Fuel Cell Integration and Intelligent Power Management for Flexible and Resilient Distribution Networks

Arwin Riyahy, Ringo Lee

Foster and Partners, London, United Kingdom

Climate Impact and Adaptation Effectiveness Assessment for Enel’s Power Grids in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Bogotá Under Climate Change Scenarios.

Laura Alejandra Sánchez Guarnizo¹, Marc Beeg¹, Thomas Remke¹, Francesco Iovino², Valerio Vallocchia³, Gonzalo Arturo Gomez Arevalo², Anna Lisa Frau²

1: Repath GmbH; 2: Enel Grids srl; 3: Enel Global Trading Spa

A Multi-Energy Planning Methodology for Reliable and Sustainable Off-Grid Distribution Systems: Case Studies in Four Regions

Venkata Siva Sathya Sairam Jagu, Lies Debruyne, Michael Kleemann

KU Leuven, Belgium

Role of Distribution HV Network Up-voltaging to Meet Changing Customer Requirements in the LCT Energy Transition.

Kieran Lynch, James Brennan

ESB Networks, Ireland

Integrated Risk Assessment of Flood Hazards in Electrical Distribution Infrastructure

Jacob Rodriguez Rivero¹, Ana Romero García¹, Gustavo Presa Arias¹, David Peñalver Martín¹, Carlos Alberto Sanchez Ospina¹, Luis Chofre García¹, José Bello García¹, Marta Cozar Guevara¹, Gabriele Licasale¹, Glodeanu Adrián², Ana Mera², Elena Turienzo López², Jorge Paz Jiménez²

1: Edistribucion, Spain; 2: TECNALIA, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Spain

Forecast Of The Development Of Electricity Grids In Typical Neighborhoods As Part Of Energy Infrastructure Planning

Julia Pössinger¹, Markus Zdrallek¹, Bastian Bauhaus², Moritz Edinger², Nerdy Kühn²

1: University of Wuppertal, Germany; 2: SWKiel Netz GmbH, Germany

Graph-Based Modelling of Optimization Problems for DC Direct Line Systems

Andrew Garner¹, Georg Brandstätter¹, Clemens Korner¹, Gerhard Jambrich¹, Carolin Monsberger¹, Michael Niederkofler², Andreas Schneemann², Stefan Strömer¹, Yannick Wimmer¹

1: AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, Austria; 2: Enlion, Austria

Comparison of Automated Methods for Heat Network Expansion from an Economic Perspective

Nicole Barton, Timo Mayregger, Markus Zdrallek

Bergische Universität Wuppertal, Germany

Impact Of Inverter-Based Resources Penetration On Reliability Of Islanding Relays Performance

Mehdi Bigdad, Alexandre Bach, Trung Dung Le, Marc Petit

CentraleSupélec / GeePs laboratory, France

Comparative Assessment of Distribution Network Architectures under Varying DER Penetration Levels

Carlos Chaparro, Vincent Debusschere, Marie-Cécile Alvarez-Herault, Jérôme Buire

G2ELab, France

Operational Risk Quantification for Preventive Control in Low Voltage Grids with Distributed Energy Resources

Sarah Fayed^1,2, Frank Schuldt¹, Karsten von Maydell¹

1: DLR Institute of Networked Energy Systems, Oldenburg, Germany; 2: Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany

Integrated Planning of Electrical Distribution Grids and ICT Infrastructure

Alexander Peters, Julian Bigalke, Simon Braun, Luka Alhäuser Cisneiros e Faria, Andreas Ulbig

IAEW at RWTH Aachen, Germany

DeepCourbogen: A Privacy-Preserving Synthetic Load Curve Generation Service

Jacqueline Tricot, Sofiane Bouibeb, Paul Pike, Sébastien Delbos

Enedis, France

Addressing Distribution Network Planning: A Case Study in Northern Italy

Davide Fratelli¹, Aleksandar Dimovski¹, Corrado Maria Caminiti¹, Matteo Spiller¹, Marco Merlo¹, Francesca Cramarossa²

1: Department of Energy, Politecnico di Milano, Italy; 2: Deval S.p.A

Impacts of the Electrification of Transport and Heating Sectors on Urban Low-Voltage Grids: Expected Load Development and Resulting Expansion Requirements

Dominik J. Storch¹, Simon Niederle², Christoph J. Steinhart³, Michael Kreißl³, Christian Gutzmann³, Maik Günther⁴, Michael Finkel¹, Rolf Witzmann²

1: Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg, Germany; 2: Technical University of Munich, Germany; 3: SWM Infrastruktur GmbH & Co. KG, Germany; 4: Stadtwerke München GmbH, Germany

Phase Switch System: Innovative Ways of Increasing Headroom in Low Voltage Distribution Networks

Jacob Lynch¹, Martin Caton², Edward Corr³, Andrew Forster⁴, Peter Lang⁵

1: National Grid Electricity Distribution; 2: Low Carbon Electric Limited; 3: Power Networks Demonstration Centre; 4: Nortech Management; 5: UK Power Networks

A Closed-Form Model for Fast Short-Circuit Analysis in Active Distribution Networks

Moritz Wermann, Jutta Hanson

Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Institute of Electrical Power Supply with Integration of Renewable Energy, Technical University of Darmstadt

A Scalable Reliability Optimization Methodology For Large Utilities

Luciano Masotti¹, Michele Pastore¹, Francesco Cappuccio², Ehsan Pourhosseini², Matteo Breschi², Tariq Khan², Davide Stefano Piccagli²

1: Enernex LLC, United States of America; 2: CESI S.p.A. Italy

Enabling Vehicle-to-Grid Connections on LV Networks

Andrew Urquhart², Murray Thomson², Liza Troshka¹

1: National Grid, United Kingdom; 2: Loughborough University

Breeding Unicorns: Phenomenon-driven Forecasting for Next Generation Electricity Network Asset Management

Joel Seppälä, Marko Juntunen

Advian Oy, Finland

Reliability Assessment Of §14a EnWG Grid Control And Impact On Redundancy And Fallback Strategies

Charlotte Weitzel¹, Prof. Dr. David Echternacht², Christoph Christofolini³, Dr. Xiaohu Tao³

1: energyandpeople GmbH; 2: University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf; 3: Schleswig-Holstein Netz GmbH

Optimal Day-Ahead Operating Envelope Allocation of DSO Considering Commitment Uncertainty of DER Aggregators

Yerim Lee, Dongjun Han, Changhyun Jeon, Hojun Yang, Dongjun Won

Inha University, South Korea

Resolving Unbalance Due To Single-phase Transformers On HV Feeders

Andrew Urquhart¹, Iro Psarra², Neville Richards², Thomas Wilson², Murray Thomson¹, David Penfold³

1: Loughborough University, United Kingdom; 2: CGI; 3: National Grid Electricity Distribution

A Two‑Stage Hybrid Clustering and Machine‑Learning Framework for Topology‑Agnostic OLTC Voltage Control in Distribution Networks

Cleberton Reiz, Everton Alves, Clara Gouveia, Micael Simões, Jorge Pereira

INESC TEC, Portugal

Impact of Communication Disruptions on Grid-Serving Flexibility Control

Farah Nasr, Nikita Kirsch, Simon Braun, Andreas Ulbig

IAEW at RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Long-term Load Forecast For Distribution System Using LLM

Aris Evangelos Dimeas¹, Sotiris Christopoulos^1,2

1: National Technical University of Athens, Greece; 2: Hellenic Distribution Network Operator

From Geographic Information System to Electrical Modeling and Analysis

Savvas Panagi^1,2, Louiza Stylianidou^1,2, Phoivos Therapontos¹, Chrysovalantis Spanias¹, Petros Aristidou²

1: Distribution System Operator, Electricity Authority of Cyprus (DSO); 2: Sustainable Power System Laboratory, Cyprus University of Technology

Comparing the Benefits of Resilience-Oriented Investments and Operation Strategies in Distribution Networks

Giuditta Pisano, Adriano Casu, Fabrizio Pilo

University of Cagliari, Italy

Impact of Hybrid Wind and Solar Power Plants on the Grid Utilisation and Simultaneity Factors in Distribution Grids

Nina Štumberger, Rosa Terkowski, Simon Braun, Andreas Ulbig

IAEW at RWTH Aachen University, Germany

A Reinforcement Learning Approach for the Optimal Service Restoration of Power Distribution Networks Facing Heatwaves

Adriano Casu, Samuele Setzu, Barbara Cannas, Giuditta Pisano, Fabio Pisano, Fabrizio Pilo

University of Cagliari, Italy

Exploring the Dynamics of Reinforcement Learning Agents Using Flexible Load Profiles to Improve Electrical Grid Management

Sven Sauerbaum¹, Daniel Henn², Joachim Gerlach³

1: VIVAVIS AG, Germany; 2: University, Siegen; 3: Albstadt-Sigmaringen University

Curative System Operation in the 110 kV Distribution Grid: A quantitative analysis of curative system operation to reduce preventive redispatch measures

Johannes Heid^1,2, Jakob Seese², Angela Maria Gamba Cardenas^1,2, Andrea Schoen², Nils Bornhorst¹, Martin Braun^1,2

1: University of Kassel, Germany; 2: Fraunhofer IEE

Large-Scale MV Consumer Load Forecasting via Consumer Clustering and Global Models

Christophe Chaussin, Alaa Barnat, Gilles Cordier, Axelle Cousinou, Mehdi El Kansouli, Laurine Hamard, Yue Hong, Iyadh Kioua, Tsiry Rasendrasoa, Maxence Robaux, Côme Stephant, Raphaël Teboul

Enedis, France

A Test and Validation Framework for Grid Data Analytics with an Application to Congestion Forecasting

Gertjan Kok¹, Helko van den Brom¹, Ties van der Heijden², Bart Pleiter³

1: VSL B.V.; 2: TU Delft; 3: Alliander N.V.

Power Dispatch and Voltage Control Tool for Hybrid AC/DC Distribution Grids

Bence Bereczki, Artem Medvedev, Bálint Hartmann, István Vokony

Department of Electric Power Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics Budapest University of Technology and Economics

A Constraint-Aware Method for Deriving PCC-Level Flexibility Envelopes in Distribution Networks

Simona Ruggeri, Susanna Mocci, Fabrizio Pilo

University of Cagliari, Italy

Estimating EV Hosting Capacity Using Electrical and Territorial Descriptors

Simona Ruggeri, Sara Carcangiu, Gianni Celli, Giuditta Pisano, Alessandro Sechi, Gian Giuseppe Soma, Fabrizio Pilo

University of Cagliari, Italy

From Regional Evidence to National Planning: A Data-Driven approach for DSO Decision Support

Simona Ruggeri¹, Gianni Celli¹, Giuditta Pisano¹, Gian Giuseppe Soma¹, Fabrizio Pilo¹, Daniela Di Rosa², Claudio Pregagnoli², Luca De Carolis³, Simone Ferrero³, Fabio Cazzato³

1: University of Cagliari, Italy; 2: Enel foundation, Italy; 3: E-distribuzione, Italy

Unlocking Hidden Capacity in the Underground Power Cables Networks Through Accurate Thermal Modelling

Marius Engebrethsen, Wojciech Poradowski, Rune Jacobsen, Einar Kirkhus Nilsen

REN, Norway

Line-Specific Long-Term Static Rating of HV Overhead Lines Based on Historical Dynamic Line Rating Data

Adam Babś, Tomasz Samotyjak

Institute of Power Engineering, Poland

Proactive Anomaly Detection in Smart Grid Networks Using a Dynamic Weighted Multi-Model Voting Framework

Sharon Boamah¹, Priya Mittal¹, Michel Caraballo², Janise McNair¹, Arturo Bretas³

1: University of Florida, United States of America; 2: Université Grenoble Alpes; 3: CNRS

Modelling ONAN Transformers Retrofitted As ONAF For Transformer Adequacy Studies In Distribution Network Planning

Jacob Mathew Karumamkott, Sinéad Hanley, Cristina Coleman Kenny

ESB Networks, Republic of Ireland

Evaluation of AI-based Forecasting Models for Electricity Demand at Household Level: Focus on Generative AI Models

Erwan Chibout, Simon Camal, Georges Kariniotakis

Mines Paris PSL, France

Impact of Storage Facilities Participating in Energy and Balancing Markets on Distribution Networks

Lucas Lafaye¹, Remy Rigo-Mariani¹, Vincent Debusschere¹, Marie-Cecile Alvarez Herault¹, Leonard Bacaud², Jeremy Hirsch², Philippe Cros², Pierre Granger²

1: University Grenoble Alpes, France; 2: Enedis, France

Flexibility-Aware Residential Consumption Forecasting: A Hybrid Machine Learning and Foundation Model Approach for Nudge-Based Demand Response

Erwan Chibout, Simon Camal, Georges Kariniotakis

Mines Paris PSL, France

Power-Bounded Microgrids for Hosting Capacity Enhancement and Reinforcement Deferral in Distribution Networks

Yahya Naderi¹, Roya Naderi², Kailash Singh¹

1: SPD Major Connections, SP Energy Networks, Glasgow, United Kingdom; 2: Department of Electrical Engineering,He.C., Islamic Azad University, Heris, Iran

Data-Driven Risk and Fragility Assessment of Power Networks under Storm Events Using Causal Learning

Bohan Li¹, Min Shi^1,2, Yiwei Hu¹, Hua Pang¹, Chenghong Gu¹

1: Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, University of Bath, United Kingdom; 2: School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Nantong University, China

Institutional Drift in Power System Planning

Bálint Hartmann, Balázs Ágoston Turóczi, Péter Sőrés, István Vokony

Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary

Digital Twin for Day-ahead and Intraday Market Co-optimization Using Dynamic Line Rating

Bálint Hartmann, Bence Bereczki, Péter Sőrés, István Vokony

Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary

Unified LSTM-LLM Testbed for Real-Time Renewable Bidding and DSO Grid Feasibility Analysis

Hojun Yang¹, Bambuushar Munkhtulga¹, Sanghun Ahn¹, Hyeonseop Shin², Dongjun Won¹

1: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea; 2: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea

A P2P-based Transactive Energy Framework for Reconfigurable Power Distribution Networks with Mixed Architecture

Monir Ashrafi¹, Seddik Bacha¹, Raphael Caire¹, Ali Abbaspour², Mahmud Fotuhi-Firuzabad², Sajjad Fattahian-Dehkordi³

1: University Grenoble Alpes, France; 2: Sharif University of Technology; 3: Aalto university

Algorithm-Driven Demand Flexibility: Driving Customer Engagement and Grid Optimization under Demand Side Management Strategies

Sujata Guruji, Nilesh Kane, Shriram Savarkar, Chintamani Chitnis

Tata Power Company Limited, India

Data-Driven Identification of Residential Heat Pump Types and Cycling Characteristics Using Smart Meter Data

Meysam Asadi, Robbert Claeys, Kamran Jalilpoor, Jan Desmet

EELab/Lemcko, Department of Electromechanical, Systems and Metal Engineering, Ghent University, Belgium

Comprehensive and Sustainable Distribution Network Planning and Optimization Using CYMDIST: A Technical Assessment of NPCL’s 33-kV/11-kV System

Sovik Sharma, Kirti Tripathi, Gaurav Sharma

NOIDA POWER COMPANY LIMITED, India

Load Transfer Automation Scheme for Distribution Network Reconfiguration and N-1 Contingency Compliance

Talal Al Suqutri

Nama Electricity Distribution Company, Oman

Learning from Europe’s Local Flexibility Markets: Design Options and Key Success Features

Kris Kessels, Janka Vanschoenwinkel, Anibal Sanjab, Wicak Ananduta, Helena Gerard

VITO/EnergyVille, Belgium

A Unified Grid-State Signal for Activating Household Flexibility Under Real German System Conditions

Antonia Weber^1,2, Florian Dinger², Dominik Schlipf², Frank Truckenmüller¹, Gernot Schullerus¹

1: Reutlingen University, Germany; 2: TransnetBW GmbH, Germany

End-to-End Generation Framework for Dynamic Energy and Grid Tariffs

Joé Wengler, Xavier Leung, Jonas Wäfler, Michael Auer, Ariane Koller, Gunnar Fuhrmann

ewz, Switzerland

Price Signals and Carbon Emissions: Why EV Charging is Cleaner Than Expected

Julian Marius Mittag, Leonardo Ferhati, Mattia Secchi, Charalampos Ziras, Mattia Marinelli

Technical University of Denmark, Denmark

KYEC – Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Consumer Empowerment in Smart Metering

Dr. Nilesh Kane, Karunakaran B, Ruman Maknojia, Dey Devanjan, Ajit More

Tata Power Company Limited, India

GeoDescriber x GeoLLM: Let The Energy Data Speak

Axel Declercq¹, Léon Lim¹, Eric Lavergne², Lydia Ould Ouali², Benoît Grossin²

1: Enedis, France; 2: EDF R&D, France