About the Topic

Coordination between energy providers in charge of distribution and transmission is essential for ensuring that consumers receive a reliable and consistent supply of electricity. For the electric grid to remain stable and resilient, these two sides of the equation must work together effectively. By closely collaborating, these companies can plan and manage the flow of electrons, avoiding overloads and congestion on the lines. This coordination enables them to balance the demand and supply of electricity across different regions, thereby minimizing the risk of blackouts, enhancing grid reliability and frequency management.

The growing number of incoming DERs poses new challenges and opportunities for both distribution but also transmission system operator to tap into these new flexible assets. By coordinating their efforts, they can plan for the integration of more renewable resources, manage power fluctuations, and optimize the dispatch of electricity from diverse sources.

Leads from NODES Market will share their experience in TSO-DSO coordination and market-based DER management focused on advanced European markets such as Norway, Sweden, Germany and others.

About the Speakers

Hallstein Hagen, Senior Consultant at NODES Market, has since 2016 been part of the Agder Energi Flexibility project that lead to the establishment of NODES with Nord Pool. Hallstein has long experience delivering Energy Trading and Risk Management software to the energy sector. He has international experience from the finance and commodity industry from his time at Reuters. Hallstein holds a Bachelor in Marketing from Norwegian School of Marketing and Business Studies (NMH) and Banking studies (Bankakademiet).

Svein Jørgen Sønning, Technology Lead at NODES, is focused on ensuring quality operations and efficient delivery of customer-friendly features. Svein Jørgen has been part-time working for NODES as an external consultant since October 2019, which has enabled a great understanding of the platform as well as core business and market expertise. Ahead of joining NODES, he was involved in developing new product offerings at Agder Energi that aim to meet and exploit energy-related challenges and opportunities. Originally working with sales, consulting for KPMG and project management at the Norwegian Embassy in Malawi, Svein Jørgen has over the last years focused on new developments within tech-related energy flexibility products. He is passionate about finding renewable, digital and sustainable business models that can accelerate the energy transition. Svein Jørgen holds a Bachelor from the NHH Norwegian School of Economics and a Master of Science in International Business from Copenhagen Business School and Columbia University of New York. His thesis explored Business Model Innovation for Incumbent Energy Companies in Europe.

About the Audience

This Event will be of interest to any members interested in the continued adoption of DERs. This may include anyone who:

• Engages regulatory entities on DER-related topics
• Prepares business cases for grid modernization investments
• DER resource procurement and management with an economic focus
• Works on planning and/or implementing grid modernization investments
• Plans, designs and/or implements DER customer programs
• Transmission and distribution (TX - DX) coordination