Recording of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Exhibition Program 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 10:03 .

Innovations in Voltage Regulation and Integration of Renewable Energy in Power Networks

The integration of distributed generation and volatile loads into power networks poses challenges due to limitations in conventional voltage control. Traditional systems lack voltage regulation at the low-voltage level, leading to restricted margins for voltage fluctuations at customer endpoints. Modern network planning incorporates Voltage Regulation Distribution Transformers (VRDTs), enhancing grid stability and allowing for increased penetration of renewable energy sources, such as rooftop solar panels and electric vehicle charging stations. Utilities in Germany have begun adopting this technology, with companies procuring new distribution transformers as VRDTs, indicating a shift towards modernized energy distribution. Additionally, Brazil is witnessing rapid growth in overhead power lines and small transformers, underscoring a global trend of expanding electrical infrastructure. VRDTs stabilize voltage on the low voltage side, making them cost-effective for widespread deployment, while supporting dynamic compensation solutions to address reactive power issues. Effective voltage regulation in renewable generation plants is essential for meeting grid compliance, with advanced strategies demonstrating improved energy yield and operational stability.

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Speaker

Waqas Hussain
Global Account Manager
Reinhausen GmbH

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Further Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Dr. Jakob Ungerland
Researcher
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE

To Talk

Beyond Inertia: Advanced Dynamic Simulation for Autonomous Grid Stability

Speaker

Simon Linnert
Research Associate
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität

To Talk

Unlocking Hidden Grid Capacity with MVDC

Speaker

Tom Hoffmann
Lead Sales Manager
GE Vernova

To Talk

Large Scale Solar Storage and Hybrid Systems for Grid Stability

Speaker

Tobias Bangert
Head of Sales International
Janitza electronics GmbH

To Talk

Enabling and Standardising BESS Connection to Grid

Speaker

Kevin Beuchel
International Business Development Is-limiter / UFES
ABB AG

To Talk

Inverter-Dominated Power Grids: Challenges and Opportunities

Speaker

Manuel Jimenez Castro
Global Application Engineer PV | BESS | H2
Siemens AG

To Talk