Generation Interconnection Workshop
November 4, 2024 @ 8:15 am – November 5, 2024 @ 5:00 pm
Overview:
This workshop will provide an introduction to transmission level generator interconnection covering both the process and the studies needed. The workshop will start by providing an overview of interconnection then delve into required studies for the ERCOT region. Afterwards you’ll see demonstrations and learn about the practical considerations needed for the studies. Finally, you’ll learn about the challenges and emerging issues the industry is facing as it tries to connect large amounts of new renewable, storage, and thermal resources to the grid.
By attending you’ll get the opportunity to learn from leaders in a field that is growing at a rapid pace and build your network.
No prior experience is needed but a background in power systems is helpful. If you’re an engineer working on the transmission system, work in policy, or want to learn how to connect generators to the grid then this workshop is for you!
Abstract:
This workshop will provide an introduction to transmission level generator interconnection covering the interconnection process and studies needed for interconnection. The workshop is oriented towards those looking for an introduction to generator interconnection and will introduce the necessary studies and software used in generation interconnection. This workshop is ideal if you are looking for training or continuing education in the power systems field.
The course will be taught by three great presenters: Julia Matevosyan – Chief Engineer at ESIG, Jenifer Fernandes – Manager of Resource Integration at ERCOT, and Ash Chakravarthy – Project Manager at 1898 & Co.
Event Flyer: PI2 Generator Interconnection Workshop V4
Speakers
Julia Matevosyan of ESIG
Biography:
Julia is ESIG’s Chief Engineer and has more than 20 years of experience in the power industry. Prior to joining ESIG, Matevosyan was the Lead Planning Engineer of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). In her time with ERCOT, she worked on adequacy of system inertial response, system flexibility, frequency control and performance issues related to high penetration levels of inverter-based generation and ancillary services market design. Julia received her BSc from Riga Technical University in Latvia, and her MSc and PhD from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Sweden.
Ash Chakravarthy of 1898 & Co.
Biography:
Ash Chakravarthy is a Project Manager at 1898 & Co., a part of Burns & McDonnell, supporting electric utilities and developers with power system studies, including transmission planning, generation and load interconnection, design and long-term operations planning. Ash is a registered professional engineer in the state of Texas and specializes in different power system analyses including steady state, short circuit, dynamic stability studies, etc. She is proficient in various planning software including PSSE and TARA, as well as programming languages. Prior to joining 1898 & Co., Ash’s previous experience was at Entergy Services, Inc., where she actively engaged in near-term operations planning and outage coordination, conducted system modeling, and drove process development and improvements.
Jenifer Fernandes of ERCOT
Biography:
Jenifer Fernandes is the Manager of Resource Integration at ERCOT.
Presentation Slides
IEEE_PES_Austin_Overview_of_Generator_Interconnection_Part1 Presented by: Julia Matevosyan
IEEE_PES_Austin_Generation_Interconnection_Studies_Part2 Presented by: Jenifer Fernandes
IEEE_Workshop-Part3_SoftwareDemo Presented by: Ash Chakravarthy
IEEE_PES_Austin_Challenges_with_Generator_Interconnection_and_Emerging_Issues_Part4 Presented by: Julia Matevosyan