Preferential Subjects

The following study committees will attend the symposium: A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, C3 and D1. The preferential topics are

PS1: Structural changes of existing equipment and infrastructure

1. Increased capacity by upgrading existing equipment and infrastructure
2. Standardization
3. Needs of new design of equipment and infrastructure
4. Technologies of end to end networks (LV to UHV) including micro-grids and super-grids
5. Optimal voltages of equipment for renewables
6. Decarbonization of network equipment and infrastructure

PS2: New equipment and infrastructure

1. Interconnections between regions and countries
2. Generation, transmission, energy storage
3. Renewable energy, distribution
4. Use of Process Bus including Low Power Instrument Transformers and evolutions of Protection Automation and Control Systems
5. Environmental impact on future design (visual, audible noise, Electro Magnetic Compatibility, etc.)
6. New materials for equipment (nano technology, High Temperature Superconducting, ceramic, etc.)

PS3: Impact on the power system operation and technical performance

1. Climate change impact on equipment and infrastructure (icing, fire, wind, floods, landslides, etc.)
2. Physical security, safety
3. Cyber security
4. Solutions for protection in the low inertia grids
5. Contribution of equipment and infrastructure to increase the grid resilience