Colloquium ATHENS 2018

“Latest Developments in HVDC Systems, battery storage and EMF.
Challenges for integrating connections in transmission and distribution systems”
organized by CIGRE Greek National Committee
Friday 30 November 2018
Hotel Divani Palace Acropolis, Parthenonos 19-25, Athens
(200m from Acropolis Metro Station)
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PROGRAMME
| 08:30-09:00 |
Registration |
| 09:00-10:00 |
Opening Session CIGRE Greek National Committee Chairman Opening Speech HTSO (the Greek TSO) Chairman Addressing Speech HEDNO (the Greek DSO) CEO Addressing Speech …………………………………… Introductory Speech |
| 10:00-10:30 |
Keynote Speaker:
Rob Stephen, CIGRE President CIGRE strategy and the future grid direction |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee break |
| 11:00-13:15 |
Session A
VSC HVDC Systems with long submarine cables Mohamed Rashwan, CIGRE SC B4 Chairman
Multi-terminal and multi-vendor HVDC systems Athanasios Krontiris, CIGRE SC B4 Expert
Selection Criteria for VSC HVDC System Solutions Marcus Haeusler, CIGRE SC B4 Expert
Key factors in expanding HVDC Multi-Terminal Systems Marcelo Ferraz, CIGRE SC B4 Expert |
| 13:15-13:30 |
Special Session
To honour distinguished CIGRE Members for their contribution in its activity |
| 13:30-14:30 | Light lunch |
| 14:30-15:30 |
Session B
Impact of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) on Distribution Networks Nikos Hatziargyriou, CIGRE SC C6 x-Chairman
EMF - time to reassure Konstantin Papailiou CIGRE SC B2 x-Chairman |
| 15:30-16:00 |
Closing Session Conclusions - Discussion |
ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL - GREEK NATIONAL COMMITTEE CIGRE
| Chairman: | M. Champakis |
| Deputy Chairman: | A. Georgopoulos |
| Secretary: | K. Mavromatos |
| Treasurer: | K. Papadopoulos |
| Members: |
I. Kabouris E. Koroniotakis S. Papathanasiou |
| Secretariat |
Mrs Smaragda Pantazi Tel.: +30 210 529.35.91 e-mail: s.pantazi@dei.com.gr |
Note: No attendance fee, but a registration is required
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