Event

Webinar: Rethink, Rewire: Harnessing Smarter Distribution for a Future-Ready Grid 

Location: Online (Webinar link provided upon registration via link in event information) 

The energy landscape is evolving, and smarter distribution planning is key to building a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable grid. This webinar explores how the integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and Consumer Energy Resources (CERs) is reshaping energy infrastructure. 

Learn how active distribution networks, storage, demand response, and CER orchestration are unlocking new opportunities for a flexible and cost-effective grid. Don’t miss this deep dive into the latest advancements in Enhanced System Planning (ESP) and their potential to enhance efficiency, reduce costly transmission investments, and improve grid resilience. 

Key Topics of Discussion: 

• New research on how targeted distribution investments can reduce transmission costs and improve grid utilisation 

• The role of storage, demand response, and CER orchestration in managing congestion and system reliability 

• Case studies demonstrating modelled savings with potential multi-billion-dollar benefits across major energy markets 

• The need for long-term, bottom-up planning to improve investment decisions and navigate system uncertainty 

Speakers: 

Professor Pierluigi Mancarella – Chair Professor of Electrical Power Systems, University of Melbourne, presenting new research on how smarter distribution planning can unlock significant system-wide benefits

Charlotte Eddy – General Manager Strategy & Regulation (Distribution), AusNet, offering insights from one of Victoria’s largest network operators on the opportunities and challenges of more flexible grid management.

Moderated by James Seymour, CEO of C4NET.

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