The IEEE PES UK and Ireland Chapter invites Dr Julio Romero to give a DLP talk on 26th May 2023. This DLP event is co-organised by IEEE PES Switzerland Chapter, and hosted by the IEEE PES SBC at Imperial College London.

Topic: Grid Modernization and Smart Distribution Systems

Date&Time: 16:00pm-17:00pm (BST), 26th May 2023

Venue: Room 611, Electrical and Electronics Engineering building, Imperial College London, London, UK & Zoom

Abstract: This presentation will provide an overview of grid modernization activities and smart distribution systems, and discuss objectives, trends, modern equipment, technologies, leading industry practices, solutions and methodologies used by the electric power industry to modernize distribution grids and facilitate the adoption of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and electric transportation. This presentation will bring together all these aspects in a cohesive and holistic description to help understand this rapidly evolving and increasingly complex area.

Biography: Dr. Julio Romero Agüero is Vice President, Strategy & Business Innovation at Quanta Technology. He has 27 years of experience, he provides leadership to Quanta Technology in the areas of technology and business strategy, innovation, grid modernization, distribution systems planning, reliability, resiliency, and integration of distributed energy resources and emerging technologies. He has developed solutions in these areas for electric utilities and regulatory boards in the USA, Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE, a Distinguished Lecturer of IEEE PES, and currently serves as Vice President, Chapters and Membership in the IEEE PES Governing Board. He has served as Chair of the 2020 and 2021 Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference – North America (ISGT – NA), Chair of the IEEE Distribution Subcommittee, Chair of the IEEE Working Group on Distributed Resources Integration, Editor of IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, and Editor of IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid. He is an Adjunct Professor at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Looking forward to meeting you there!

Best,

IEEE PES UK&I Chapter Committee

DLP Seminar: Grid Modernization and Smart Distribution Systems