This session will focus on the operation of the GB electricity system and challenges to operate a low carbon network and what actions and changes Electricity system operator are doing to ensure a safe and stable grid system. This session will cover real system events in GB system, what has been done to manage the system risks and further research and development to identify the long-term solutions.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/distinguished-lecture-operating-power-system-towards-net-zero-tickets-763673998487?aff=oddtdtcreator

Bio of Dr Xiaoyao Zhou:

Dr Xiaoyao Zhou is Operability Policy manager at Nationalgrid ESO. He has two decades of transmission system operation, planning and investment experience. His role is to set out operability policy for Great Britain’s electricity network to enable the net zero operation, specify the Grid Code technical requirements for new technologies and define future network needs so that market and network owners can invest in the right solutions at the right time. Dr Xiaoyao Zhou is also an Honorary Professor at the University of Birmingham, UK.