Event Schedule

Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Xcelerate Athens

Day 1 Schedule of Events

PLEXOS Certification Training for Beginners

Introducing the Fundamental Training Program

This training will introduce modelling practices in PLEXOS for planning and operations related to renewable and hybrid energy projects. The training will cover how the entire lifecycle process is optimised, from long-term planning to short-term portfolio operations, and how it is used to power a carbon-free future.
 
Key Takeaways include:
  • Hands on practice building a small power network
  • How to add external data to PLEXOS and run the model using scenarios  
  • Exercises that enhance the model using Markets and Custom Constraints  
  • Exploring some bulk work practices and explaining how to add detail to a system description  
  • How outages are used to determine system adequacy  
  • Demonstrating the importance of the MT Schedule  
  • Understanding how data is handled and evaluated to generate a long-term plan

Trainers

Roger Jennings
Roger Jennings
Senior Energy Market Analyst (Support)
Energy Exemplar
Mohamed Abdinasir
Senior Energy Market Analyst (Support)
Energy Exemplar

PLEXOS Intermediate/Advanced Training

Introducing the Advanced Training Program

This training will walk through modelling practices in PLEXOS for intermediate/advanced power users.
 
Key Takeaways include:
  • Diving deeper into alternative PLEXOS use cases
  • Explore batteries vs hydrogen storage vs pump storage vs EVs
  • Compare performance vs precision and analyse LT-ST convergence
  • Investigate modelling losses and congestion & contingency analysis
  • Examine more deeply cloud automation/CLI, stochastics and dashboard building
  • Dive into water values, stochastic dual dynamic programming and rolling horizons
  • Learn more about performance vs precision, plus unexpected behaviours in ST
  • Universal PLEXOS will highlight workflows around combinatorial optimisation and an activity called 'Choose Your Team'

Trainers

Nathan Hall
Nathan Hall
Principal Energy Market Analyst (Learning)
Energy Exemplar
Juliana Montoya_circle-1
Juliana Montoya
Manager, Customer Support (EMEA)
Energy Exemplar
Paolo Farina_circle-1
Dr. Paolo A Farina
Team Lead (Gas)
Energy Exemplar

PLEXOS Gas & Hydrogen Training

Introducing the Gas & Hydrogen Training Program

The PLEXOS Gas training track will focus on all things gas-related, starting with the basics of using PLEXOS which is tailored to those primarily modelling gas problems.  The goal through the first day will be to ensure that those attending get accustomed to the basic usage. The 2nd day will be focused on diving deeper into exercises and recapping day 1. We will also dive into Constraints, Stochastic Modelling, and Modelling Gas Topology. 
 
Key Takeaways:

  • Learn about the PLEXOS workflow and structure focused on PLEXOS Gas
  • Be able to understand System Modelling of the gas module
  • Build models as you go through each learning session
  • Go through the hands-on exercises
  • Understand Scenario-based analysis and simulation phases
  • Delve into constrain modelling and decomposition for the gas modules
  • Explore Modeling uncertainty in PLEXOS
  • Learn about basin, zones, and transport, plus capacity release offer and DSM Program. 

Trainers

Benjamin Annan-Baidoo
Energy Market Analyst (Support)
Energy Exemplar
Utkarsh Chaudhry
Energy Market Analyst (Support)
Energy Exemplar

8:45 am - 9:00 am

Set Up

Get Connected

We'll help you get up and running with your temporary PLEXOS license before training begins.

All training rooms: Great Rooms 1 & 2

9:00 am - 10:30 am

PLEXOS Certification Training for beginners

Getting Started with PLEXOS, Workflow & Data Structure

PLEXOS is an object-oriented development environment that makes adding resources and building networks a straightforward task. In this session we introduce the software interface and the logic that drives system optimization decisions. We also talk about a layered workflow approach that allows users to model complex systems one step at a time.

Key Takeaways: 

  • Get familiar with the PLEXOS interface. 
  • Exploration of the use cases that PLEXOS solves for.
  • Understanding how a solution is formulated. 
  • Introduction to Long-Term, Medium-Term, and Short-Term studies. 

Trainer

Roger Jennings
Roger Jennings
Senior Energy Market Analyst (Support)
Energy Exemplar

PLEXOS Intermediate/Advanced Training

PLEXOS for the Expert

By introducing alternative PLEXOS use cases, this session aims to expand the participants’ modeling horizon, providing them with new ways to use PLEXOS.

Key Topics: 

  • Constructing Optimization Problems in PLEXOS.

Trainer

Nathan Hall
Nathan Hall
Principal Energy Market Analyst (Learning)
Energy Exemplar

PLEXOS Gas & Hydrogen Training

PLEXOS Intro, Workflow, Data Structure

PLEXOS is an object-oriented development environment that makes adding resources and building networks a straightforward task. In this session, we introduce the software interface and the logic that drives system optimization decisions. We also talk about a layered workflow approach that allows users to model complex systems.

 The session will also focus on the basic data structure of PLEXOS.

Trainer

Benjamin Annan-Baidoo
Energy Market Analyst (Support)
Energy Exemplar

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Morning Coffee Break

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

PLEXOS Certification Training for beginners

System Modelling in PLEXOS

Our skills-based training approach gets participants working in the model and producing results right away. Each topic is immediately followed by a short exercise that illustrates the main concepts, increases confidence, and improves productivity.

Key Takeaways: 

  • How to configure the database 
  • Build and connect objects 
  • Understand Time Slices 

Trainer

Roger Jennings
Roger Jennings
Senior Energy Market Analyst (Support)
Energy Exemplar

PLEXOS Intermediate/Advanced Training

The Power Storage Dilemma

An important question surrounding renewables is how to ensure system reliability. In this session we explore the advantages and disadvantages of various storage technologies. 

Key Topics: 

  • Batteries  
  • Hydrogen Storage 
  • Pump Storage  
  • Electric Vehicles 

Trainer

Juliana Montoya_circle-1
Juliana Montoya
Manager, Customer Support (EMEA)
Energy Exemplar

PLEXOS Gas & Hydrogen Training

Modelling Gas Topology Part 1

Our skills-based training approach gets participants working in the model and producing results right away. Each topic is immediately followed by a short exercise that illustrates the main concepts, increases confidence, and improves productivity.

This session will be premised on understanding the different elements of modelling gas topology such as gas fields, nodes, and pipes. We will also discuss the database structure of the gas module as well as simulation settings. We will create the base model in a live hands-on exercise.

Trainer

Benjamin Annan-Baidoo
Energy Market Analyst (Support)
Energy Exemplar

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Networking Lunch

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

PLEXOS Certification Training for beginners

Data Files & Scenario Based Modelling (Part 1)

Building upon the Base model, we layer complexity into our system by adding real world load data. We also learn how changes in the system affect pricing. Using scenario-based modelling techniques we investigate how Hydro affects system performance.

Key Takeaways: 

  • PLEXOS can work with a variety of data types and formats 
  • Scenario based modelling is used to understand how different conditions can affect system operations 

Trainer

Mohamed Abdinasir
Senior Energy Market Analyst (Support)
Energy Exemplar

PLEXOS Intermediate/Advanced Training

Advanced Gas-LT Modelling in PLEXOS for Co-optimisation 1

  • How to set up a co-optimised LT problem using Power Module and Gas Module objects - The session will focus on Hydrogen as the pivotal energy vector
  • Practical LT considerations and learnings when considering a multicommodity system in PLEXOS
  • How to reimagine a co-optimised LT-model to benchmark sub-optimal realities e.g. Centralised Network
  • Planning vs. Independent
  • Post-processing and managing ST/MT validation of LT Bridge Results 

Trainers

Paolo Farina_circle-1
Dr. Paolo A Farina
Team Lead (Gas)
Energy Exemplar

PLEXOS Gas & Hydrogen Training

Datafiles, Simulation Settings & Outputs

Building upon the base model, we layer complexity into our model by incorporating real world demand data via data files. We also delve into the different simulations settings used in PLEXOS and how they influence the model. We will learn to interpret simulation outputs in this session.

Trainer

Utkarsh Chaudhry
Energy Market Analyst (Support)
Energy Exemplar

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Coffee Break

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

PLEXOS Certification Training for beginners

Data Files & Scenario Based Modelling (Part 2)

Once the base model is built, we run a pricing simulation and investigate how scenarios affect the system settlement. We review the results and show how to export the findings to Excel for further analysis and reporting.

Key Takeaways: 

  • Understanding of simulation architecture. 
  • Planning Horizon and optimization step  
  • Unit commitment logic. 
  • Reporting results and exporting to Excel.

Trainer

Mohamed Abdinasir
Senior Energy Market Analyst (Support)
Energy Exemplar

PLEXOS Intermediate/Advanced Training

Advanced Gas-LT Modelling in PLEXOS for Cooptimisation 2

  • How to set-up a cooptimised LT problem using Power Module and Gas Module objects - The session will focus on Hydrogen as the pivotal energy vector
  • Practical LT considerations and learnings when considering a multicommodity system in PLEXOS
  • How to reimagine a cooptimised LT-model to benchmark sub-optimal realities e.g. Centralised Network
  • Planning vs. Independent
  • Post-processing and managing ST/MT validation of LT Bridge Results 

Trainer

Paolo Farina_circle-1
Dr. Paolo A Farina
Team Lead (Gas)
Energy Exemplar

PLEXOS Gas & Hydrogen Training

Scenario-Based Analysis & Overview of Simulation Phases

Using scenario-based modelling techniques we understand how to compartmentalize data and use this as building blocks for model construction. We will run a pricing simulation and investigate how scenarios affect the system settlement. We will review the results and show how to export the findings to Excel for further analysis and reporting.

Trainer

Utkarsh Chaudhry
Energy Market Analyst (Support)
Energy Exemplar

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Networking event

Welcome Reception

Join us for a welcome reception to kick-off Xcelerate Athens and network with fellow attendees! Once training ends, attendees will make their way to the Acropolis Roof Terrace where drinks will be served from 6.00-8.30pm.

Acropolis Roof Terrace, InterContinental Athens