Invited Speaker：Kashem Muttaqi,
Lecture Title：Unlocking the Latent Capacity of Power Grids to Accelerate Renewable Energy
Time：15:00, July 24, 2026
Venue：Conference Room 619, Building 11, North University of China（自拍外流
11号楼619会议室）
Brief Introduction of the Speaker：Professor Kashem Muttaqi is a Distinguished Professor and Discipline Leader in Electrical Engineering at the University of Wollongong, Australia. He is the Director of the Australian Research Council Industrial Transformation Training Centre in Energy Technologies for Future Grids and the Director of the Australian Power and Energy Research Institute. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications.
Professor Muttaqi is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, and a Fellow of Engineers Australia. He has approximately 30 years of academic experience and has authored or co-authored more than 600 papers in international journals and conference proceedings. He has supervised around 35 higher-degree research students to completion and has attracted more than AUD 60 million in research funding.
Abstract：Modern power grids possess significant latent capacity that remains underutilised due to operational constraints, ageing infrastructure, and limited system visibility. Unlocking this hidden capacity is essential for accelerating the integration of renewable energy without relying solely on costly network expansion.
This presentation will explore how emerging technologies and advanced operational frameworks can enhance the utilisation, flexibility, and resilience of existing power systems. It will highlight the role of power electronic converters, grid-forming technologies, smart grid solutions, energy storage, and digital monitoring platforms in enabling dynamic power flow control, improved voltage and frequency stability, and enhanced real-time system operation.
The presentation will also discuss how advanced control, optimisation, and market-driven operational strategies can increase renewable energy hosting capacity while maintaining secure and reliable grid performance. It will provide insights into future pathways for transforming existing power networks into intelligent, flexible, and renewable-ready infrastructures that support the transition towards low-carbon energy systems.
