SET 5 - EU: Participation in EERA JP Smart Grids

Planned activities include a) heading SP Transmission Networks, b) participation in the management of the EERA JP Smart Grids, c) dissemination of information and coordination with Norwegian entities. Heading Sub-Programme on Transmission Networks wi ll be done by Oddbjørn Gjerde. Participation in the management of the JP Smart Grids includes: - Participation in Steering Committee of EERA JP Smart Grids (Knut Samdal) - Participation in the Program Management Board of EERA JP Smart Grids (Knut Samdal) The activities above including dissemination involves cooperation with several Norwegian research entities; namely the SINTEF group as main participant in EERA JP Smart Grids, and NTNU as associate participant. Dissemination of information and coordina tion with Norwegian entities are given priority. This will in part be through dialogue with RCN, Norwegian experts within the research field and other stakeholders (e.g. OED, Energi21) via electronic media, telephone conferences and meetings. The activity will be aligned with activity in other relevant EU arenas such as TPSmartgrid, TPWind, EERA SP Offshore Wind, EERA JP Energy Storage, including interlinking with RCN representatives. Input to RCN's EU - newsletter will be done when relevant.