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Market integration and storage resources optimization to mitigate the risks of “over-generation” from non-programmable RES: the Italian prospective
​Italy has witnessed a very massive penetration of photovoltaic and wind generation in the recent years. The largest share of wind plants is connected to the transmission grid and the total power installed exceeded 8.5 GW at the end of 2013. Photovoltaic plants are generally connected to the distribution grid and at the end of […]
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Heading for a Sustainable Energy Future 2050
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Heading for a Sustainable Energy Future 2050
Extract from the speech of Matteo Codazzi (CEO at CESI) at the 3rd Dii Desert Energy Conference, held in Berlin on November 7th, 2012 The Target Europe is undoubtedly a forerunner in the actions towards a sustainable energy future. Following a debate started in 2007, in 2009 the EU Parliament and Council set binding targets on […]
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Safety aspects of MV and HV underground cables and accessories in urban areas
The booming of renewable power stations (solar and wind mill mainly), the increase use of Interconnectors and submarine cables, the construction of urban substations in big cities with intense population and the need to avoid the use the overhead lines (right of way and so on), are the main factors leading to the increasing amount […]
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HVDC Infrastructures
Transmission & Distribution
HVDC Infrastructures
The number of interconnections between power networks in different countries, or inside a single country with wide geographical spread, is growing, highlighting the need for high voltage direct current (hvdc) technologies, which can carry power over long distances, undersea if necessary and enable the linking of asynchronous networks . CESI is one of the few […]
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Dam Safety for Hydropower Development
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Dam Safety for Hydropower Development
Hydropower projects can actively contribute to poverty reduction and life quality enhancement in local communities Hydropower is renewable because it draws its essential energy from the sun which drives the hydrologic cycle that, in turn, provides a continuous renewable supply of water. Hydropower accounts for more than 92 percent of all renewable energy generated and […]
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The WFES 2012 and a new branch: two important happenings in the future of CESI
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The WFES 2012 and a new branch: two important happenings in the future of CESI
​The 5th edition of WFES 2012 (16 – 19 January) will be held in Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), United Arab Emirates. Hosted by Masdar, WFES promotes innovation and investment opportunities surrounding renewable energy and environment. This year WFES will bring together more than 150 eminent thought leaders to reveal the latest innovations and […]
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Electromagnetic fields
Physical agents
Electromagnetic fields
CESI provides consultancy on occupational health and safety related to electromagnetic fields. We assess the exposure of workers and the public to EMF through measurement and modelling. We design mitigation studies, including shielding and other technical actions that can reduce low frequency fields. We assess electrical and magnetic fields with 2D and 3D calculation models. […]
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Technical papers
The new France-Spain interconnector: a long path to social acceptance in France
To secure electricity supply to consumers , foster Renewable Energy Sources integration and favour an efficient internal electricity market, the European Commission has adopted a recent communication in which European Member States and Transmission System Operators are urged to develop interconnections between national grids. However, the development of new lines – should they be overhead […]
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CESI consultant for the Omani Electricity Authority
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CESI consultant for the Omani Electricity Authority
​The Authority for Electricity Regulation, Oman has appointed CESI FZE as their experienced consultant in the technical integration of rooftop solar PV systems to develop standards/ guidelines for connecting grid-connected rooftop solar PV systems . In this assignment, CESI is required to assist the Authority in developing technical integration standards and rules to ensure the […]
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CESI’S STUDY ON RES AT RES4MED WORKSHOP
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CESI’S STUDY ON RES AT RES4MED WORKSHOP
​Addis Abeba, March 7, 2019 – CESI is attending the workshop “Accelerating the renewable energy transition in Ethiopia”, organized by Res4Med. During the event, the Company is presenting its study crafted and developed together with RES4Africa and Enel Foundation focused on the integration of variable renewables into the Ethiopian electrical grid considering the development scenario […]
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The EIB awards to CESI a strategic study for Jordan
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The EIB awards to CESI a strategic study for Jordan
​The European Investment Bank, through the Neighbourhood Investment Facility (NIF) aimed at supporting the partner countries in their efforts towards better governance and economic and social development, is financing a Technical Assistance to investigate the reinforcement of a power transmission corridor in Jordan . This reinforcement becomes paramount, when considering the significant amounts of new […]
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European Geothermal Congress 2013
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European Geothermal Congress 2013
​On 3 to 7 June 2013, Pisa in Tuscany, Italy, witnessed the gathering of the entire European geothermal sector. The European Geothermal Congress EGC 2013 provided a stage to present and discuss new developments in the science, technology, industry, and policy of geothermal energy on our continent. The congress continued the series of European geothermal […]
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CESI @ CIRED 2013
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CESI @ CIRED 2013
​CESI attended with pleasure CIRED 2013 from the 10th to 13th of July in Stockholm. CIRED, the major International Electricity Conference & Exhibition is the leading Forum where the Electricity Distribution Community meets every two years in various venues in Europe, with a world-wide perspective and participation. All key actors in power Systems, i.e. producers, […]
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Smart grids for preventing blackouts?
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Smart grids for preventing blackouts?
​Transmission adequacy problems versus electrical growing consumptions, control and protection technological ageing, unpredictable renewable sources penetration, unbundling and market distortion effects, lack of coordination between system operators… are just examples of possible root causes which led  to partial or total blackouts in recent years worldwide. USA and European large disturbances on 2003 and 2005, as […]
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A Framework Agreement with the EIB for CESI
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A Framework Agreement with the EIB for CESI
The European Investment Bank, in the context of its mission to support the implementation of the EU’s policy objectives by financing sound investment projects, has awarded to CESI a Framework Agreement for consulting services in the lot “Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution”. Under this Framework Agreement CESI will be asked to provide support to the […]
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ORP Potential can enhance flexibility
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ORP Potential can enhance flexibility
High operational flexibility (e.g. the ability of a power plant for fast start-up and to adjust load output as a function of changing of market requirement) is an essential pre-requisite to ensure economic success in a liberalized market . Plants under cycling duty are subjected to excursions of temperature, pressure, water flow rate, making very […]
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EuroAsia InterConnector
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EuroAsia InterConnector
NICOSIA, Dec. 18, 2015 – The EuroAsia InterConnector, the 1,518 km subsea power cable connecting the Israeli, Greek and Cypriot power grids to continental Europe, entered its final stage on Friday, with the project promoter awarding three studies that will lead to implementation and commissioning. The EuroAsia InterConnector officially awarded the three studies to two […]
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Energy bridge
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Energy bridge
​Matteo Codazzi, CEO at CESI, takes part to the RES4MED official launch event in Rome on May 3, 2012. The conference includes among others Corrado Clini (Italian Minister of the Environment), Piero Gnudi (Italian Minister for Tourism) and Francesco Starace (RES4MED President). Renewable Energy Solutions for the Mediterranean region South and East Mediterranean Countries are […]
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CESI ON THE OMANI AMR IMPLEMENTATION
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CESI ON THE OMANI AMR IMPLEMENTATION
​Muscat, October 31, 2018 – CESI is protagonist of the live operation of a centrally implemented Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) project in Oman, commissioned by Nama Group. The AMR system is a central standard smart metering system that will enable electricity companies to obtain accurate, hourly meter readings from high value customers and collect their […]
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Technical papers
Field measurements and frequency domain modeling of a 400 kV underground cable line
The length of XLPE-insulated underground cable lines in the European HV / EHV network is experiencing a fast growth due to the increasing number of submarine interconnections and suitability to be installed also in urban area with nil visual impact after installation. Use of cable stretches in combination with overhead lines has proven to be […]
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