How Open Source Helps a Grid Operator with Energy Transition Challenges

Explore how open source solutions are addressing the challenges of the energy transition for grid operators in this informative conference talk. Discover how Alliander N.V., a Dutch grid operator, leverages open source collaboration to manage the increasing demands on the power grid due to renewable energy adoption and electrification of energy consumption. Learn about two key projects: OpenSTEF, a software stack that forecasts electricity grid load using machine learning, and Power-grid-model, a Python library for steady-state distribution power system analysis. Gain insights into how these open source initiatives support renewable energy adoption in the Netherlands and contribute to the broader energy transition efforts. Understand the importance of participating in open source projects and being a member of LF Energy in driving innovation and collaboration within the energy sector.

How Open Source Helps a Grid Operator with the Challenges of... Jonas van den Bogaard & Nico Rikken