IEA Action Network "Intelligent Energy Systems": International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN TCP)

ISGAN is an international network for the development and exchange of expertise on smart, clean, flexible and resilient power grids ("smart grids"). ISGAN provides a platform for the communication of international experiences, trends and insights for the implementation of smart grid solutions in decarbonized energy systems of the future.

Digital Twin of a Dynamic Hardware Emulator: Challenges and Opportunities

6. December 2022
Online, AT

To meet the new challenges and maintain the reliability of the electrical grid with increasing share of static generation, innovative solutions are required. This lecture will present digital twin development challenges and opportunities of a dynamic hardware emulator that can be used for controller hardware in the loop (CHIL) testing.

IEA-ISGAN Annex 1: Global Smart Grid Inventory IEA-ISGAN and Annex 2: Smart Grid Case Studies

The international Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN) aims to improve the understanding of Smart-Grid-technologies and to accelerate global deployment. The work in ISGAN is structured in eight standing working groups (annexes). The present project describes the Austrian contribution to Annex 1: Smart Grids Inventory and Annex 2: Smart Grids Case Studies.

IEA ISGAN Annex 7 - Webinar: A Nordic carbon-neutral energy system enabled by flexibility and storage

30. June 2020
Online

This webinar discusses the flexibility measures enabled by smart grids and sector coupling that can help countries and regions make the deep decarbonisation of their energy systems a reality. It will discuss some of the opportunities and challenges of balancing energy and power in a larger perspective and in some local perspectives in the Nordic countries.

IEA ISGAN Annex 5: Smart Grids International Research Facility Network (SIRFN). (Working period 2013-2018)

The Smart Grids International Research Facility Network (SIRFN) aims at improving the implementation of Smart Grids technologies by collaboration between smart grid testing facilities, test beds, and large-scale demonstrations. By active participation, Austria’s position and leading role on the forefront of international Smart Grids development has been strengthened.

IEA-ISGAN Working Group 5: Smart Grids International Research Facility Network (SIRFN) (Working period 2021 - 2024)

As a global network, SIRFN works to improve the understanding of smart grid technologies and to promote their development and dissemination worldwide. Austria's participation during the project period ensured the networking and visibility of the Austrian smart grid research infrastructure at a global level and provided important access to a worldwide network of leading institutions and laboratories.

IEA ISGAN Annex 3: Benefit/Cost Analyses and Tools of Smart Grids

Together with experts from 11 countries, the EI-JKU has analysed cost-benefit models and developed proposals for their adaptation and further development. In the course of the work, the EI-JKU dealt in particular with two questions: how such an evaluation model can be adapted to Austrian conditions and which socio-economic factors influence the question of whether an end consumer emerges as a winner or loser from Smart Grid-based functionalities.

IEA ISGAN Annex 5: Smart Grids International Research Facility Network (SIRFN). (Working period 2019-2021)

The Smart Grids International Research Facility Network (SIRFN) aims at improving the implementation of Smart Grids technologies by collaboration between smart grid testing facilities, test beds, and large-scale demonstrations. The focus during the working period 2019-2020 was laid on the implementation of extended interoperability tests and innovative laboratory testing methods for decentralised energy resources. By active participation, Austria’s position and leading role on the forefront of international Smart Grids development was strengthened.

ISGAN Regulatory Sandbox International Knowledge Exchange Workshop 3

15. April 2021
Online webinar, AT

The objective of the workshop is to facilitate a structured and learning-focused knowledge exchange on sandbox programs and similar measures of regulatory experimenting in different countries.

ISGAN Regulatory Sandbox 2.0 International Knowledge Exchange Workshop 2

15. March 2021
Online, AT

The objective of the project is to facilitate a structured and learning-focused knowledge exchange on sandbox programs and similar measures of regulatory experimenting in different countries.

ISGAN Regulatory Sandbox International Knowledge Exchange Workshop 1

9. February 2021
Online, AT

The objective of the workshop series is to facilitate a structured and learning-focused knowledge exchange on sandbox programs and similar measures of regulatory experimenting in different countries.

ISGAN Webinar: How to Replicate solutions for the flexibility challenge? ReFlex Guidebook presentation

20. February 2019
Online webinar, AT

This webinar provides guidance on characteristics and specificities of replication of Flexibility Use-Cases aimed at end-user’s services, supply side services, infrastructure modifications and direct energy storage.

ISGAN Annex 7: Smart Grid Transitions – on Institutional Change

The International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN) aims at fostering the global implementation of Smart Grids. Annex 7 – Smart Grid Transitions deals with the related challenges regarding institutional change and socio-technical transition of the electricity systems.

Grid-forming inverters - Validation and testing challenges

15. March 2024
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, Giefinggasse 2, Wien, AT

The proposed workshop is testing-originated and presents methodologies-related research activities, entailing the design and optimization of interfacing methods that are dedicated to the robust and high-fidelity PHIL testing of GFC with soft black start capability.

IEA-ISGAN Annex 2: Smart Grid Case Studies (Working period 2019 - 2023)

The main objective of this working group of the International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN) is to provide all relevant stakeholders with access to detailed information on the current status of smart grid pilot and demonstration projects.

CEM12: Policy Messages from the ISGAN Regulatory Sandbox 2.0 Project

04. June 2021
On demand side event, CL

This recorded event shares the key findings from an international deep-dive knowledge exchange within the International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN) on the topic of Regulatory Experimenting, such as Regulatory Sandboxes, that can be used as levers to accelerate the energy transition.

ISGAN Knowledge Exchange on Experimental Sandboxes to Enable Smart Grid Deployment

1. - 3. April 2019
Stockholm, SE

The objective of this ISGAN inter-annex collaboration initiative is to take concrete steps forward in regard to identifying key lessons learned and examples of good practice related to the design and implementation of regulatory sandboxes.

ISGAN Introductory Webinar Sandbox 2.0 Knowledge Exchange

28. January 2021
Online, AT

Building on the successful ISGAN Knowledge Transfer Project (KTP) in 2019, involving more than 20 countries, and subsequent work on regulatory sandboxes, this webinar introduces the follow-up workshop series "Sandbox 2.0" to capture recent developments and to support countries in their development of such regulatory instruments, to enable upscaling and deployment of energy system innovation.

IEA ISGAN Annex 7: Smart Grids Transition (Workingperiod 2017-2020)

ISGAN Annex 7 deals primarily with institutional and socio-technical issues in connection with the transition of the energy system, with smart grids at its core. It thus aims to bundle international experience and interdisciplinary research activities on smart grids, to process them and to make them usable for policy makers and stakeholders.

IEA ISGAN Annex 7: Smart Grid Transitions (Working period 2020-2023)

ISGAN Annex / Working Group 7 explored how Smart Grids can support the energy transition. Focus areas included transition processes, governance, market development, and decentralized actors like prosumers. Results were shared through policy briefs, publications, and workshops. An international Community of Practice connects policymakers from ministries, regulatory agencies, and funding bodies and fosters smarter energy systems.