10th International Hybrid Power Plants & Systems Workshop 2026
Sardinia, Italy, 05–06 May 2026
Mon, 4 May
13:00 - 14:00
LUNCH (for tutorial participants)
Mon, 4 May | TBistrot |
14:00 - 18:00
TUTORIAL: Introduction to Hybrid Power Plants and Case Studies - to be booked separately
Mon, 4 May | T1 C |
14:00 - 18:00
14:00 – 14:30
Lecture 1 (15 min.)
Introduction to Hybrid Power Plants
Thomas Ackermann, PhD (Energynautics, Germany)
Lecture 1 (15 min.)
Introduction to Hybrid Power Plants
Thomas Ackermann, PhD (Energynautics, Germany)
14:30 – 15:30
Lecture 2 (45 min.)
Wind + Storage: Concept of Power System Consulting for Hybrid Power Plants
Celal Arun (Enercon, Turkey)+ Ranadip Das (Enercon Global, Germany)
16:00 – 17:00
Lecture 3 (45 min.)
Experiences with 100% Inverter-Based Generation and AI applications
Dr. Helma Maria Tróndheim, PhD (SEV, Faroe Islands)
Lecture 2 (45 min.)
Wind + Storage: Concept of Power System Consulting for Hybrid Power Plants
Celal Arun (Enercon, Turkey)+ Ranadip Das (Enercon Global, Germany)
15:30 – 16:00 Break
16:00 – 17:00
Lecture 3 (45 min.)
Experiences with 100% Inverter-Based Generation and AI applications
Dr. Helma Maria Tróndheim, PhD (SEV, Faroe Islands)
17:00 – 18:00
Lecture 4 (45 min.)
Hybrid Power Plants in the US: Business Case and Experience?
Nicholas W Miller (HickoryLedge, USA)
Lecture 4 (45 min.)
Hybrid Power Plants in the US: Business Case and Experience?
Nicholas W Miller (HickoryLedge, USA)
18:00 - 19:30
Pre-Check-in & Welcome Reception
Mon, 4 May | TGarden |
Tue, 5 May
08:00 - 09:00
REGISTRATION
Tue, 5 May | Lobby 2 |
09:00 - 10:50
SESSION 1 – WELCOME / KEYNOTE
Tue, 5 May | T1 A+B | Chair/s: Thomas Ackermann (Energynautics)
09:00
01 HYB26-85
Workshop Welcome & Introduction
09:10
02 HYB26-83
Overview of the Sardinian Power System
09:40
03 HYB26-77
An Overview on the Power Grid of Sicily
10:10
04 HYB26-78
Insights into the Corsican Power System and the Integration of RES
10:40
OPEN FLOOR / DISCUSSION
10:50 - 11:20
GROUP PHOTO | COFFEE BREAK
Tue, 5 May | T2 |
11:20 - 13:00
Parallel sessions 1
SESSION 2A – MICROGRID AND NON-INTERCONNECTED SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT PLAN : MODELLING AND OPERATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONSTue, 5 May | T1 A+B | Chair/s: Ezekiel Yang (EDF)
11:20
01 HYB26-36
Overview of recent microgrid studies and feedbacks : Evaluation of the gain of renewable generation forecast and feedback on frequency control
11:40
02 HYB26-64
Analysis of Earthing Systems for Personnel Safety and Protection Sensitivity in Microgrid Distribution Network
12:00
03 HYB26-70
Integration of Network Congestions in Long Term Planning - Strategies for batteries placement and Grid Reinforcement
12:20
04 HYB26-80
Simplifying Microgrid Decisions: From Modeling Complexity to Practical Design Choices
12:40
OPEN FLOOR / DISCUSSION
11:20 - 13:00
Parallel sessions 1
SESSION 2B – HYDROGEN ASPECTSTue, 5 May | T3 | Chair/s: Björn Andresen (Aarhus University)
11:20
01 HYB26-16
Dynamic large-scale green hydrogen production at the Hydrogen Lab Bremerhaven
11:40
02 HYB26-71
Electrolyzers in Low-Inertia Power Systems: Modeling, Control, and Ancillary Service Provision
12:00
03 HYB26-44
Optimal Market‑Based Dispatch of Hydrogen Hybrid Power Plant under Sequential Market Clearing and Price Uncertainty
12:20
OPEN FLOOR / DISCUSSION
11:20 - 13:00
Parallel sessions 1
SESSION 2C - PARTNERSHIP MODELS FOR HYBRID POWER ADOPTION IN ISLAND COMMUNITIESTue, 5 May | T1 C | Chair/s: Lucija Rakočević (Energynautics)
11:20
01 HYB26-86
Sardinian Island towards 100% RES Target: risks and opportunities
11:40
02 HYB26-81
Best Practices and Lessons Learned from Italian and European Islands
12:00
03 HYB26-82
Financial Benefits: Can RE-Developers Buy Local Acceptance?
12:20
OPEN FLOOR / DISCUSSION
13:00 - 14:00
LUNCH BREAK
Tue, 5 May | T2 |
14:00 - 15:40
Parallel sessions 2
SESSION 3A – MODELLING AND SIMULATIONTue, 5 May | T1 A+B | Chair/s: Daniel Masendorf (Energynautics)
14:00
01 HYB26-20
A novel approach for spatial simulation of RES integration pursuant to the regulatory framework
14:20
02 HYB26-21
THE ROLE OF BESS IN POWER SYSTEM EMERGENCY AND RESTORATION OF ISLANDED SYSTEMS
14:40
03 HYB26-52
Modelling and Simulating a Microgrid System at Åland University's Energy Lab Using MATLAB Simulink and Simscape
15:00
04 HYB26-76
Modelling of Demand Side Management in PyPSA Using a Storage-equivalent Approach
15:20
OPEN FLOOR / DISCUSSION
14:00 - 15:40
Parallel sessions 2
SESSION 3B – HYBRID POWER SYSTEMS CASE STUDIES ITue, 5 May | T3 | Chair/s: Peter Lilienthal (EarthSpark International)
14:00
01 HYB26-84
Lessons Learned from an EMS-driven Optimisation in a Large Islanded Grid (Curaçao, Caribbean)
14:20
02 HYB26-37
High Inertia Flywheel for Supporting Energy Balance in Geographically Isolated Hybrid Electric Grids
14:40
03 HYB26-10
Integrating a Run-of-River Hydroelectric Facility into a Remote Off-Grid System
15:00
04 HYB26-24
LOCAL PRICE AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN THE SARDINIAN ELECTRICITY SYSTEM: THE STRATEGIC ROLE OF THE RES CAPACITY
15:20
OPEN FLOOR / DISCUSSION
14:00 - 15:40
Parallel sessions 2
SESSION 3C – HYBRID POWER PLANTS ITue, 5 May | T1 C | Chair/s: Jon Martinez-Rico (Tekniker)
14:00
01 HYB26-13
A Hybrid Hydro-ESS Simulation Model to Meet FCR-D Requirements
14:20
02 HYB26-48
Multi-objective Sizing and Control Strategies of Hybrid Energy Storage Systems for Wind Turbine Applications
14:40
03 HYB26-38
Inertia contribution from a grid-connected hybrid power plant: technologies and performance
15:00
OPEN FLOOR / DISCUSSION
15:40 - 16:00
Parallel sessions 3
COFFEE BREAKTue, 5 May | T2 |
15:40 - 16:00
Parallel sessions 3
POSTER SESSIONTue, 5 May | Lobby 2 |
15:40
01 HYB26-3
Integrating Renewable Energy Systems on German Dairy Farms: Validation of Simulation-Based Energy Management, Sizing, and Exploration of Future Energy-Production Pathways
15:45
02 HYB26-8
Price-Responsive and Resilient Operation of a Modular Electrolysis Plant: Results from a Laboratory Demonstrator
16:00
03 HYB26-18
Effects of Communication Delays in Active Power Control of Hybrid Power Plants
16:05
04 HYB26-28
Comparative Assessment of Short-Circuit Calculation Methods in Inverter-dominated Power Systems
16:10
05 HYB26-29
Operational Planning of Battery Energy Storage Systems Using Reinforcement Learning with a Predictive Model
16:15
06 HYB26-34
Experimental Investigation of a State-of-the-Art Electrolyser's Influence on Power System Stability
16:00 - 18:00
Parallel sessions 4
SESSION 4A – GRID FORMINGTue, 5 May | T1 A+B | Chair/s: Bernhard Schowe-von der Brelie (FGH Research Association (FGH e.V.))
16:00
01 HYB26-69
Global Standards for Grid-Forming Inverters: Best Practices and Drafting Recommendations
16:20
02 HYB26-22
Hardware-in-the-Loop Modelling and Validation of a Grid Forming Battery Energy Storage System
16:40
03 HYB26-61
Role of Grid Strength in Maintaining Stability of Weak Island Power Systems
17:00
04 HYB26-45
Resilient operational concept including grid-forming properties and study-based verification for offgrids and weak grids
17:20
05 HYB26-74
Synergy of Grid-Forming BESS and DSM Algorithms in Islanded Electric Systems: The Case of Lampedusa
17:40
OPEN FLOOR / DISCUSSION
16:00 - 18:00
Parallel sessions 4
SESSION 4B – HYBRID POWER SYSTEMS CASE STUDIES IITue, 5 May | T3 | Chair/s: Anna Heuschmann (Fraunhofer IWES)
16:00
01 HYB26-72
Supporting Caribbean Utilities: A Technical Assessment of PV Integration in Island Grids
16:20
02 HYB26-7
Strategies to minimize the Impact of Transformer Inrush Currents in Inverter driven Island Grids
16:40
03 HYB26-49
CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS AND FEASIBILITY OF A HYDRAULICALLY-COUPLED PUMPED SOLAR HYBRID HYDROPOWER SYSTEM FOR A REMOTE COMMUNITY IN CANADA
17:00
04 HYB26-68
Design considerations and operating experience of a high-penetration renewable power integration on islanded power distribution system
17:20
OPEN FLOOR / DISCUSSION
16:00 - 18:00
Parallel sessions 4
SESSION 4C – HYBRID POWER PLANTS IITue, 5 May | T1 C | Chair/s: Nicholas Miller (HICKORYLEDGE LLC)
16:00
01 HYB26-42
Increase the value of wind power plants through the hybridization with solar photovoltaic
16:20
02 HYB26-79
Challenges in grid integration of BESS with Wind Power
16:40
Hybrid Gravity + Battery Energy Storage System (ESS)
L. Manzella (Energyvault, Italy), E. Ghiani (University of Palermo, Italy)
L. Manzella (Energyvault, Italy), E. Ghiani (University of Palermo, Italy)
17:00
03 HYB26-40
DAY-AHEAD BIDDING STRATEGIES FOR HYBRID POWER PLANTS USING PROBABILISTIC GENERATION FORECASTS
17:20
OPEN FLOOR / DISCUSSION
19:00 - 21:30
NETWORKING DINNER EVENT – to be booked separately
Tue, 5 May | Albachiara Beach Club & Restaurant |
19:00 - 21:30
Albachiara Beach Club & Restaurant
Viale Golfo di Quartu, 25
09045 Quartu Sant’Elena CA
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The Networking Dinner Event is not included in the regular registration fee but has to be booked separately.
Wed, 6 May
09:00 - 10:40
Parallel sessions 5
SESSION 5A – HYBRID POWER PLANTS IIIWed, 6 May | T1 A+B | Chair/s: Kaushik Das (Technical University of Denmark)
09:00
01 HYB26-23
The Limits of Simplicity: Rethinking EMS Design for Complex Hybrid Power Systems
09:20
02 HYB26-33
Rule-Based Versus Predictive Energy Management for Off-Grid Hybrid Power Systems: Case Studies in Four Regions
09:40
03 HYB26-47
Optimization of analysis quality and effort through utilization of tool-neutral data handling, process automation and large-scale EMT system analysis
10:00
04 HYB26-51
The Opportunity for Electric Cooking to Open New Markets for Hybrid Systems
10:20
OPEN FLOOR / DISCUSSION
09:00 - 10:40
Parallel sessions 5
SESSION 5B – OPTIMIZATION, STABILITY, AND OPERATIONAL FLEXIBILITYWed, 6 May | T3 | Chair/s: Syed Mansoor Ali (FGH GmbH)
09:00
01 HYB26-31
A Stability and Performance Framework for Designing Energy Storage in Islanded Hydropower Systems
09:20
02 HYB26-62
Framework for Harmonic Compliance Assessment of Complex Hybrid Power Plants Integrating PV, Wind and Power-to-X
09:40
03 HYB26-67
Increasing Operational Flexibility of Existing Hydropower Through Non-Intrusive Monitoring, Feedback Control and Hybridization
10:00
04 HYB26-32
Evaluation of Various Objective Functions for Optimal Reactive Power Flow Including Transformer Tap Changer Optimisation
10:20
OPEN FLOOR / DISCUSSION
10:40 - 11:10
Parallel sessions 6
COFFEE BREAKWed, 6 May | T2 |
10:40 - 11:10
Parallel sessions 6
POSTER SESSIONWed, 6 May | Lobby 2 |
10:40
01 HYB26-3
Integrating Renewable Energy Systems on German Dairy Farms: Validation of Simulation-Based Energy Management, Sizing, and Exploration of Future Energy-Production Pathways
10:45
02 HYB26-8
Price-Responsive and Resilient Operation of a Modular Electrolysis Plant: Results from a Laboratory Demonstrator
11:00
03 HYB26-18
Effects of Communication Delays in Active Power Control of Hybrid Power Plants
11:05
04 HYB26-28
Comparative Assessment of Short-Circuit Calculation Methods in Inverter-dominated Power Systems
11:10
05 HYB26-29
Operational Planning of Battery Energy Storage Systems Using Reinforcement Learning with a Predictive Model
11:15
06 HYB26-34
Experimental Investigation of a State-of-the-Art Electrolyser's Influence on Power System Stability
11:10 - 12:50
Parallel sessions 7
SESSION 6A – HYBRID PLANTS IVWed, 6 May | T1 A+B | Chair/s: Daniel Pombo (EPRI Europe)
11:10
01 HYB26-63
The New Economics of Reliable, Secure 24/7 Renewable Power: How Storage Is Redefining the Cost of Firm Solar and Wind
11:30
02 HYB26-35
A Modular Energy Management System Architecture for Hybrid Power Plants: Design and Application to the Spanish Market
11:50
03 HYB26-55
Real-Time MPC-Based Energy Management of a PV-Integrated Hybrid Storage System with Redox Flow Battery and Supercapacitor
12:10
04 HYB26-5
Operational Implementability of Time-Limited MILP-Based Energy Management in Hybrid Power Systems
12:30
OPEN FLOOR / DISCUSSION
11:10 - 12:50
Parallel sessions 7
SESSION 6B – GRID CODESWed, 6 May | T3 | Chair/s: Arjan Winters (Energy solutions B.V.)
11:10
01 HYB26-60
The Wait Is Coming to an End: Grid Code Compliance for BESS in Hybrid Power Plants under the Revised European Network Codes
11:30
02 HYB26-46
Automated compliance testing and model validation consistent for grid planning, project execution and system operation
11:50
03 HYB26-73
Caribbean Grid Code Harmonization: A Regional Approach
12:10
OPEN FLOOR / DISCUSSION
12:50 - 13:50
LUNCH BREAK
Wed, 6 May | T2 |
13:50 - 15:30
Parallel sessions 8
SESSION 7A – ADVANCED FRAMEWORKS FOR MODERN DISTRIBUTION GRIDSWed, 6 May | T1 A+B | Chair/s: Celal Arun (ENERCON)
13:50
01 HYB26-54
State-Machine-Based Transition Control and Scenario Verification for Industrial Hybrid Microgrids
14:10
02 HYB26-59
Dynamic cable rating for wind-PV hybridization of existing wind farms
14:30
03 HYB26-4
Residual Load Dynamics in Electrified Neighbourhoods:
The Role of Heat Pumps, BEVs, Rooftop PV, and Regulatory Load Control
14:50
04 HYB26-75
Shaping St. Helenas EV Charging Regulation for Improved Power System Reliability
15:10
OPEN FLOOR / DISCUSSION
13:50 - 15:30
Parallel sessions 8
SESSION 7B – POWER SYSTEM RELIABILITYWed, 6 May | T3 | Chair/s: Hannah Rühle (Energynautics)
13:50
01 HYB26-12
Grid-Forming Storage Systems an their Contribution to Instantaneous Power Reserve as a Cornerstone of Future Power Systems: Requirements, Certification, and Implementation Status in Germany
14:10
02 HYB26-58
Techno-Economic Assessment of the Integration of Vanadium Redox Flow Battery in an Islanded Diesel-RES Hybrid Power Plant
14:30
03 HYB26-25
Business case and profitability analysis for a Synchronous Condenser plant hybridised with a Battery Energy Storage System
14:50
OPEN FLOOR / DISCUSSION
15:30 - 15:50
COFFEE BREAK
Wed, 6 May | T2 |
15:50 - 16:50
SESSION 8 – CLOSING PANEL
Wed, 6 May | T1 A+B | Chair/s: Eckard Quitmann (Energynautics)
15:50
PANEL DISCUSSION
Long-Term Reliability of Hybrid and Island Power Plants
Hybrid and island energy systems with high shares of renewable energy (RE) have transitioned from demonstration projects to becoming the primary pillars of local energy supply. This shifts the focus: the priority is no longer just "proof of concept" but rather long-term reliability over decades—often operating without backup and directly impacting security of supply and local economies.
The core challenge lies in the complexity of these systems: the interplay between fluctuating generation, storage, conventional units, and power electronics creates new, difficult-to-predict failure modes. At the same time, software—ranging from forecasting to dispatch optimization—is becoming critical infrastructure and thus a potential failure risk itself. Furthermore, degradation effects depend heavily on operating strategies (especially for batteries); dispatch patterns that are optimal in the short term may undermine long-term system reliability.
Another central aspect is resilience against extreme events—from weather to system disturbances—as well as the ability for rapid stabilization. In parallel, the importance of bankability and regulatory requirements is increasing: investors and operators require robust assurances regarding availability, yet standards and empirical data remain limited.
Finally, practical experience shows that the long-term availability of qualified local personnel is often a bottleneck, particularly in remote regions. Consequently, reliability becomes not only a technical challenge but an organizational and operational one as well.
We will explore these topics with a panel of selected experts and the entire conference audience.
Hybrid and island energy systems with high shares of renewable energy (RE) have transitioned from demonstration projects to becoming the primary pillars of local energy supply. This shifts the focus: the priority is no longer just "proof of concept" but rather long-term reliability over decades—often operating without backup and directly impacting security of supply and local economies.
The core challenge lies in the complexity of these systems: the interplay between fluctuating generation, storage, conventional units, and power electronics creates new, difficult-to-predict failure modes. At the same time, software—ranging from forecasting to dispatch optimization—is becoming critical infrastructure and thus a potential failure risk itself. Furthermore, degradation effects depend heavily on operating strategies (especially for batteries); dispatch patterns that are optimal in the short term may undermine long-term system reliability.
Another central aspect is resilience against extreme events—from weather to system disturbances—as well as the ability for rapid stabilization. In parallel, the importance of bankability and regulatory requirements is increasing: investors and operators require robust assurances regarding availability, yet standards and empirical data remain limited.
Finally, practical experience shows that the long-term availability of qualified local personnel is often a bottleneck, particularly in remote regions. Consequently, reliability becomes not only a technical challenge but an organizational and operational one as well.
We will explore these topics with a panel of selected experts and the entire conference audience.
16:20
OPEN FLOOR / DISCUSSION
16:40
Closing Remarks