About the Event

The U.S. transmission grid is not expanding quickly enough to meet growing electricity demand and the rapid integration of renewable energy. This lag results in grid congestion and renewable energy curtailment, hindering the clean energy transition and grid reliability.

As part of our ongoing series on Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs), this event will focus on transmission topology optimization software. This innovative tool helps alleviate grid congestion by dynamically rerouting power flows around overloaded transmission lines, using existing high-voltage circuit breakers for strategic reconfigurations.

We will explore how this technology can increase transfer capacity, enhance grid reliability, and tackle the critical challenges facing today’s transmission network—providing timely solutions as Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs) gain momentum across the U.S.

During this event, we’ll discuss why GETs, particularly Topology Optimization, play a crucial role in addressing challenges like grid congestion. We’ll also examine the policy landscape supporting its adoption, assess the current state of the technology, hear insights from a leading technology provider, and review the broader vendor landscape.

About the Innovator

• Artelys: Artelys provides advanced software and consulting for energy system optimization and planning. Their tools support TSOs, DSOs, and policymakers with grid modeling, forecasting, and energy transition strategy. Key offerings include the Artelys Crystal Suite, open-source contributions like PowSyBl, and custom software for power grid operations.

• EnliteAI: enliteAI is a technology provider for artificial intelligence specialized in reinforcement learning and computer vision/geoAI.

About the Audience

Grid operators, transmission planners, and system reliability engineers would be ideal attendees for this event on transmission topology optimization software. Professionals who face daily challenges with grid congestion and maintaining reliability amid increasing demand. The presentation on Grid-Enhancing Technologies will provide them with practical insights on how to maximize existing infrastructure through dynamic power flow rerouting