Strategic and technical support to a national transmission system operator to accelerate the transition toward a low-carbon power system. The assignment focused on strengthening system flexibility, increasing renewable energy integration, establishing dedicated institutional structures, upgrading forecasting capabilities, and assessing balancing capacity requirements in line with international best practices.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

1. Establishment of Renewable Energy Services (RES) Unit

• Supported the design and establishment of a dedicated RES unit to lead renewable integration efforts.

• Defined organizational structure, roles, responsibilities, and governance interfaces with existing departments.

• Developed an operational roadmap aligned with national renewable energy targets and system transformation objectives.

• Strengthened internal technical and operational capabilities to manage large-scale RES deployment.

2. Renewable Energy Forecasting System Upgrade

• Assessed current forecasting practices and identified technical gaps.

• Defined functional and technical specifications for advanced RES forecasting software.

• Supported vendor evaluation and solution selection.

• Ensured compatibility with existing Energy Management Systems (EMS) to enhance grid optimization and operational accuracy.

3. Balancing Capacity & Flexibility Assessment

• Conducted a technical evaluation of balancing capacity methodologies against international benchmarks.

• Assessed future system scenarios with high penetration of variable renewable energy sources (vRES).

• Identified additional balancing reserve needs and flexibility requirements.

• Recommended strategies leveraging storage technologies, fast-ramping generation, and international reserve management practices to mitigate variability risks.

Outcome:
Delivered institutional, technical, and operational frameworks enabling improved renewable integration, enhanced forecasting accuracy, and strengthened system flexibility—supporting a reliable and economically efficient transition toward a low-carbon power system.