A Novel Approach in Planning, Designing and Operating 100% Renewable Future Electricity Networks

In this presentation, the author will introduce innovative ways and solutions to today’s energy transition challenges.

His presentation will take you through a novel approach in planning, designing and operating future 100% renewable power systems from the roots by introducing new coefficients/factors for Renewable Energy (RE) & Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) , and their importance in planning and design.

Features

The Author focuses on the adaptation of different Green Energy Sources and the application of modern technologies and techniques to accommodate them in the existing Transmission & Distribution Systems to achieve optimal, secure, reliable and affordable future power systems. Throughout this presentation, Author has identified various challenges, opportunities to utilise modern planning techniques and technologies in innovative ways to optimally reach the net-zero targets.

He has also attempted to analyse and answer many of the net-zero paradoxes like:

• Is 100% renewable grid practical, reliable and secure?
• Is our net-zero roadmap most affordable for consumers?
• How much Solar, Wind and BESS good for your distribution and transmission network?
• How can we utilise our existing network assets wisely?
• Trilemma of transmission lines, new generators and grid connections.
• Role of baseload plants in future grids?
• Can we integrate CER and DER seamlessly?
• Can we avoid Sun Tax to residential consumers?
• Can we maintain network stability and system strength?
• How can we address network minimum or negative demand? 

Speakers

Phalguna Varadhi (PV)

Phalguna is a seasoned Professional Electrical Engineer having more than 25 years of experience in the Power Industry. He completed his Masters in Power Electronics & Power Systems in the year 2000 with a specialisation in Power System Stability. In the past, he worked for organisations like ABB, AECOM, APD, Worley and Jacobs across countries such as India, USA, ME, NZ and AUS in various engineering, project and business roles & responsibilities.

His work experiences include industries like Manufacturing, T&D, Generation, Renewables, Rail, O&G and Mining as an Engineer, Consultant, Advisor, SME, Project Manager and General Manager. He has a track record of successfully delivering several High Voltage Substations up to 500kV for Western Power, Horizon Power, ElectraNet, AusNet, TransGrid, PowerLink, PWC, Transpower, BHP, FMG, KiwiRail, MRP and PTA within the ANZ region.

He has specialised technical expertise in:

• Power System Modelling & Studies
• T&D Network Planning
• Grid Connection Studies/Advisory
• Training Power System Software(s) to utilities
• HV/EHV Substation Secondary Engineering & Design
• Protection Studies and Relay Configurations
• Network Fault Investigations
• Electricity Markets and Regulations