Transmission Expansion Planning (TEP) for Energy Transition – Strategic Grid Expansion & Investment Planning

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate future transmission expansion needs
• Analyse system performance and identify expansion priorities
• Develop and compare transmission expansion strategies
• Justify transmission investments under uncertainty
• Integrate emerging technologies into expansion planning
• Optimise asset management and infrastructure investment decisions
• Incorporate risk and resilience considerations into planning decisions
• Evaluate regulatory, market, and policy influences
• Integrate sustainability and stakeholder considerations
• Formulate a resilient, cost-effective, and future-ready transmission expansion strategy

• Transmission Planning Engineers and System Planning Specialists responsible for long-term network development and expansion planning
• Network Development, Grid Modernisation and Infrastructure Planning Managers responsible for transmission investment and future grid development
• Asset Management Professionals responsible for transmission asset performance, reliability, refurbishment, and replacement planning
• Grid Integration Specialists and Renewable Energy Developers involved in integrating renewable energy, storage, and emerging technologies into the transmission network
• Energy Regulators, Regulatory Affairs Professionals, Policy Makers, and Government Officials involved in transmission approvals, regulatory frameworks, and energy transition initiatives
• Strategic Planning, Business Development, and Project Finance Professionals responsible for evaluating and prioritising transmission and infrastructure investments
• Infrastructure Investment Analysts and Energy Market Professionals assessing the economic, financial, and market impacts of transmission development
• Power System Consultants and Infrastructure Advisory Professionals supporting transmission planning, regulatory compliance, and energy transition strategies

• Intermediate
• Advanced

This course will provide comprehensive learning resources, including course materials for future reference. Each topic will commence with a clearly defined intended learning outcome (LO). The learning experience will be enriched through diverse activities such as quizzes, videos, and assessments, ensuring engagement and understanding. In addition to the core material, participants will have access to additional resources like articles, case studies, and tools. The course structure incorporates interactive elements, such as group discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, enhancing hands-on learning experiences. Q&A sessions will provide opportunities for clarifications and deeper understanding.

Your expert course leader is a globally recognized power systems expert with a career spanning over three decades, distinguished by his focus on digitalization, smart grid technology, and regional energy strategy. His most influential professional tenure was at ABB, where he held multiple executive and specialist roles from 1983 to 2017. Most notably, from 2009 to 2017, he was a key member of ABB’s Global Smart Grid Initiative as a Senior Specialist/Manager, dedicating his efforts to the worldwide market and project development for Smart Grid and Smart City activities.

His expertise, which spans protective relays, HVDC, FACTS, and Cyber Security, has led him to be involved in the design and implementation of most innovative ABB Smart Grid projects and to serve on the board of directors for the Regional Task Force (RTF) within the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Smart Grid/Smart Cities implementations.  He still occasionally participates as a high-level advisor to the EU, OECD, governments, and Power Utilities across major markets, including Asia, the Middle East, the USA, and Africa.

His primary contribution during this time was the global deployment of implementation strategies necessary to secure a stable and cost-effective power system, with a deep focus on renewable integration, energy storage, system stabilization, and the development of new business models and regulatory frameworks. Earlier in his career, particularly during his time at ABB FACTS (2000–2008), where he successfully restructured sales teams and achieved a documented increase in Asian business opportunity by over 100%.

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