National Grid Control Room Visit – CIGRE UK NGN
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Get ready for an exciting National Grid Control Room Visit with CIGRE UK NGN on Fri Aug 04 2023 at 13:00:00 GMT+0100 (British Summer Time)!
This in-person event will take place at Bearwood Road, Sindlesham, RG41 5BN.
Experience a unique opportunity to witness first-hand the inner workings of the National Grid ESO Control Room. This visit is ideal for anyone who is interested in learning more about the electricity transmission network, the challenges of balancing supply and demand, and the latest innovations in the industry.
Don’t miss out on this chance to see the National Grid ESO Control Room in action and gain valuable insights from industry experts. Register now to secure your spot! We have limited spot of 25 places. Please reserve your places ASAP to secure your places.
We are also planning to arrange shuttle bus from Winnersh rail station to National Grid ESO control room at Wokhingham. Please do let us know if you would like to avail this service well in advance or if you using your own car, do let us know your car registration number in advance.
Event is open to all CIGRE UK NGN members
Pick up point from Winnersh Station would be conveyed nearer to the event
Agenda:
13:00 – 13:30 – Travelling from Winnersh Station to National Grid ESO site. Tea, Coffee & Snacks will be available on arrival
13:30 – 14:00 – Introduction to National Grid ESO
14:00 – 14:30 – Demand forecasting data science team intro
14:30 – 15:00 – Control room operation overview
15:00 – 16:00 – Visit to control room viewing gallery (possibly 2 groups)
16:00 – 16:30 – Questions & AOB
16:30 – Networking
To register to attend please click below:
Please note a wait list will be available for this event should it become fully booked. In the case of availability opening up you will be contacted directly via Eventbrite. Should this event be in high demand we will try to arrange a second visit and delegates on the waitlist will receive first priority.
Traveling to the event:
Commute to the National Grid ESO Control Room
We are planning on arranging a shuttle from the nearby station Winnersh around 1PM. Please do let us know in advance if you are taking the shuttle bus or using your own transportation. In case of using your own car , please specify your car registration number during ticket booking.
Nearest Railway Station
Winnersh UK
Car parking
If the car registration is provided asap within 72 hours before the event time, it can be arranged