Smart Grid Technologies
11:30 - 13:00 on 19 September 2024
Room Two, Grand Ballroom, Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre
Presented by
Dr. Mazin Al Shidhani
Renewable Energy Engineer, Petroleum development Oman
Dr. Mazin Al Shidhani
Renewable Energy Engineer, Petroleum development OmanRenewable Energy Engineer, Petroleum development Oman
Siddiqa Al Lawati
Advisor, OQAE
Siddiqa Al Lawati
Advisor, OQAESiddiqa Al Lawati is an Advisor for Business Development at OQ Alternative Energy. She holds an MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London. Upon graduation, Siddiqa joined General Electric’s (GE) Graduate Engineering Training Program to be the first female to join an engineering leadership program at GE Water and Process Technologies. Despite having experience in the oil and gas sector, her passion for preserving the environment of Oman led her to joining the Alternative Energy Industry around 8 years ago to lead project development of multiple mega scale projects in renewable power, green hydrogen and energy efficiency. Outside of work, Siddiqa enjoys volunteering in areas related to sustainability, particularly climate change and the environment as well as empowering the startups’ ecosystem. This is reflected in her participation in the Global Shapers Network, a youth network of the World Economic Forum. Siddiqa is also an alumni board member at The Royal Academy of Management.
Join us for an engaging workshop on Smart Grid Technologies: Advancements in Microgrid Control, Grid Security, and Electrification, where experts will discuss the latest innovations shaping the energy sector. As the global energy landscape shifts, smart grid solutions are essential for enhancing grid resilience, optimizing energy use, and fostering sustainability.
The workshop will cover key topics, including Microgrid Control strategies, such as demand charge reduction and electric vehicle integration. We’ll also cover the crucial aspect of securing substation grids, emphasizing compliance with the IEC 62443 standard to safeguard against cyber threats. Additionally, you’ll gain insights into leveraging IoT as a Service for Electrification and Automation, providing digital solutions to overcome the challenges of energy transition and
improve grid stability.
Discover how these advancements in smart grid technologies are enabling a more sustainable energy landscape, through the integration of renewables and decentralized energy management.
Topics:
A) Microgrid Control – Reliable control and monitoring of Microgrids
- Asset Monitoring
- Tie line control & peak shaving
- Demand Charge Reduction
- E-Car Integration
- Island Operation
B) Securing Substation Grids – Based on IEC62443 standard
C) Enhancing Electric Grid Resilience with Electrification X: IoT as service for
Electrification & Automation to tackle the challenges of energy transition
D) Enabling a sustainable energy landscape via smart grid technology.