CIRED 2026 Brussels Workshop
on Implementing
Successful Innovation in Distribution Networks
9-10 June 2026
Brussels, Belgium
Conference Agenda
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Theme 1 Oral Session – New Methods for Planning Reliable, Resilient and Sustainable Networks
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1:25pm - 1:40pm
ID: 1150 FULL PAPER - Theme 1: New Methods for Planning Reliable, Resilient and Sustainable Networks Keywords: local flexibility markets, congestion management, pricing of flexibility products, capacity product, energy product Value And Pricing Of Flexibility In Distribution Network Operation 1Helen Electricity Network Ltd., Finland; 2Tampere University., Finland Short CV of Presenting Author: Osmo Siirto (Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Aalto University) is a Leading Expert at Helen Electricity Network Ltd, focusing on strategic planning, regulation, and innovation in electricity distribution networks. He has over 35 years of experience in the power sector, including roles in regulation and network development. Siirto is actively involved in international collaboration, particularly in CIRED working groups on distribution grid resilience and smart substations. He has also contributed to Finnish Energy’s distribution network and regulation committees. 1:40pm - 1:55pm
ID: 1208 FULL PAPER - Theme 1: New Methods for Planning Reliable, Resilient and Sustainable Networks Keywords: Grid planning, Load profile, consumer behaviour Enhancing Load Profile Modeling through Coupling of Smart Meter and Public Register data – A Danish Case Study Green Power Denmark, Denmark 1:55pm - 2:10pm
ID: 1416 FULL PAPER - Theme 1: New Methods for Planning Reliable, Resilient and Sustainable Networks Keywords: Flexibility, Photovoltaic, Distribution Network, Planning, Reinforcement Large-Scale Cost-Benefit Analysis of Photovoltaic Flexibility in Distribution Grids: A Methodology based on Representative Feeders Mines Paris PSL, France Short CV of Presenting Author: Mr Abdelouadoud is an associate researcher at Mines Paris PSL working in the field of power systems and energy transition planning. His research focuses on data-driven methods for modelling distribution grid evolution in decarbonation pathways. 2:10pm - 2:25pm
ID: 1417 FULL PAPER - Theme 1: New Methods for Planning Reliable, Resilient and Sustainable Networks Keywords: low-voltage networks, time-varying tariffs, distribution expansion planning, prosumer synchronisation, distributed energy resources Prosumer Synchronisation Risk: Impacts of Time-Varying Tariffs on Distribution Network Expansion 1Power Systems Laboratory, Institute for Power Systems & High Voltage Technology, Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.; 2Reliability and Risk Engineering Laboratory, Institute of Energy and Process Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.; 3Urban Energy Systems Laboratory, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Zurich, Switzerland.; 4Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China Short CV of Presenting Author: Carlo Tajoli is a PhD student at the Power Systems Laboratory at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on the impact of flexible loads on distribution networks. 2:25pm - 2:40pm
ID: 1437 FULL PAPER - Theme 1: New Methods for Planning Reliable, Resilient and Sustainable Networks Keywords: digital twins, flexibility, new connections, planning The Role Of Digital Twins In Enabling New Grid Connections. A Swedish DSO Case Study 1Universidad de Oviedo / Plexigrid, Spain; 2Plexigrid; 3Nordion Energi; 4Universidad de Oviedo Short CV of Presenting Author: Leo Marcelo P. Villalba is an electrical engineer and PhD student at the Universidad de Oviedo, where his research focuses on hybrid market-based and direct-control flexibility management frameworks for electrical distribution networks. He currently leads the Flexibility Squad at Plexigrid S.L., heading hybrid teams that develop digital twin and flexibility applications for distribution system operators in Europe and Oceania. Leo holds an Erasmus Mundus MSc in Sustainable Transportation and Electrical Power Systems and graduated Summa Cum Laude in Electrical Engineering from Xavier University in the Philippines, where he placed 2nd in the national REE Board Examination. He co-founded mHycro Energy and is a certified PMP. 2:40pm - 2:55pm
ID: 1138 FULL PAPER - Theme 1: New Methods for Planning Reliable, Resilient and Sustainable Networks Keywords: Volt-var control, PV inverters, Partial deployement Planning LV Networks for Effective Voltage Control Under Partial Deployment of PQ-Controlled PV Inverters 1ENGIE Laborelec, Belgium; 2Fluvius SO, Belgium; 3Ores SO, Belgium; 4Sibelga SO, Belgium; 5Resa SO, Belgium Short CV of Presenting Author: Quentin ANTOINE is an electrical engineer working in the field of distribution networks, within ENGIE Laborelec. Via close collaboration with Belgian DSO's in various operational research projects, he gained significant experience in operational challenges for distribution networks, the impacts of decentralized solar production being one of the latest attention points. | ||