Dr. Ali Kazerooni is a chartered engineer currently working with SP Energy Networks, Future Networks team, as technical lead and project manager for complex projects. He previously was power systems team lead with WSP where he led several projects with UK Distribution Network Operators.
Ali has been focusing on developments and applications of power electronic solutions and their control systems for grid applications. That includes the concept development and initial feasibility studies to implementation and live demonstrations.
Ali is now heavily involved in delivery of LV Engine project which is a flagship smart grid project aiming to trial smart transformers in different network operation arrangements. He received his PhD from University of Manchester and has been author and co-author of several technical papers presented in conferences and internal journals.
Talk Title
Power electronic technologies key enabler for net zero carbon target
Abstract
UK energy sector has already been evolving to deliver the government net zero carbon plan by 2050, however considerable changes in the way we generate and consume energy are expected in the next decade to ensure we have a solid path towards our net zero cabin emission targets.
Enabiling the deesign, manufacturing and deployment of low carbon technologies (LCTs) is now even seen as key priority for UK government to stimulate our economy after pandemic. LCTs deployed in energy generation, grid applications and power conversation by customers rely considerably on power electronics technology and intelligent control systems.
There is no doubt that there is a significant opportunity to expand UK capability and market strength in power electronic technologies for energy sector applications. What are those opportunities? Where we should focus? What are the challenges? How the flexibility and controllability offered by power electronics can unlock potentials towards achieving our net zero targets?