Research Symposium on Wind Integration Study Models and Methods

July 7-8, 2009 - Dublin, Ireland

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The Utility Wind Integration Group (UWIG), in cooperation with the Irish Transmission System Operator, EirGrid, the Irish networks owner and Distribution System Operator, ESB Networks, the Irish agency responsible for promotion of renewable energy, Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) and the industry-university research collaboration, the Electricity Research Center (ERC) are hosting a Research Symposium on Wind Integration Study Models and Methods in Dublin, Ireland, on July 7-8, 2009. The workshop will bring together a collection of planners and operators dealing with real world issues, researchers from the industrial and academic community, and government agencies actively sponsoring R&D work in the field.

The symposium will explore the implications of the additional variability and uncertainty associated with integrating ever increasing amounts of wind energy on the system, on the planning and operating tools and techniques needed to operate the system. The symposium will seek to identify additional research necessary to develop the planning and operating tools necessary to continue to operate the system in a reliable and economic fashion under a high renewable scenario. A unique aspect of the symposium is that it will bring together parties from both North America and Europe to explore these areas of increasing importance, and identify fruitful areas of research for future government programs.

The purpose of the research symposium is threefold:

• Identify the state of the art of incorporating wind energy into power system planning and Operating methods
• Identify the critical R&D needs for improved planning methods for wind energy
• Provide input for research agendas for major R&D funding agencies in the US and Europe

The workshop will also offer opportunities for networking and open discussion between individuals from North America and Europe working in wind integration.

Target Audience

This symposium is targeted at a limited audience in order to foster a strong dialog among the participants. It will be focused on persons working in the areas of: 

• Power system planning and operations
• University and industry research
• Utility regulation
• Government laboratories
• Consulting organizations
• Government R&D funding organizations

Accommodations

This workshop will be held at the:

O’Callaghan Mont Clare Hotel
At Merrion Square
Dublin 2
T: +353 1 6073800

Accommodations are available across the street at the

O’Callaghan Alexander Hotel
At Merrion Square
Dublin 2
T: +353 1 6073700
Hotel web site

When making reservations, please contact-Maria Saniz at +353 1 6073900, e-mail maria.sainz@ocallaghanhotels.com. Please quote the code 708996 to obtain the group rate of €150 for single occupancy or €165 for double occupancy. You can also download this form to send in. Please note that the room block expired 1 June 2009, but at reservations at this rate are being accepted on a space-available basis. Prepayment for the 1st night will be required from individuals at the time of booking. This payment is non refundable.

Registration

Advance Registration is now Closed. Please send e-mail to info@uwig.org regarding availability of on-site registration

Attendees must register in advance. Fees are as follows:

€350 – Regular attendees

€250 – Speakers

The fee will include breakfast, breaks, and lunch both days as well as a group dinner the evening of 8 July. Due to space limitations, the dinner will be available only to the first 70 registrants.

For additional information contact:

Sandy Smith
Utility Wind Integration Group
Phone: +1-218-4600, ext. 6141
Fax: +1-218-8999
E-mail: sandy@uwig.org

Cancellations and Refunds

All requests for refunds must be submitted to UWIG in writing.

All requests for refunds must be submitted to UWIG in writing.

Requests received by July 1 - receive refund less €30 administrative fee.

Requests received by July 6 - receive refund less €100 administrative fee.

Unless there are extreme circumstances, no refunds will be made for cancellations received after July 6 or for no-shows.

Registrants who have not paid by July 1 will need to make arrangements to pay in advance via credit card or risk having their registrations cancelled.