Professor Emilio Gómez Lázaro has participated in two events organized by the International Energy Agency (IEA), held in Dublin from April 8 to 12.

The first two days of the sessions were dedicated to the “Net Zero Electricity System Studies.” In simple terms, “net zero” refers to reducing greenhouse gas emissions as close to zero as possible, with any remaining emissions being absorbed by the atmosphere, oceans, and forests. In this context, it applies to electrical systems. These sessions highlighted global studies and experiences in this field. The coordination of these sessions was led by IEA Task 11, which aims to promote and disseminate knowledge related to emerging wind energy topics. This mission is achieved through Thematic Expert Meetings, where invited experts exchange information on common R&D topics for IEA Wind members, as well as through the development and dissemination of IEA Wind TCP Best Practices.

From April 10 to 12, the second part of the sessions is taking place, with the participation of IEA Tasks 25 and 53.

Task 25 of the International Energy Agency (IEA) analyzes and develops methodologies to assess the impact of variable generation on energy and electricity systems. This information facilitates the economically feasible integration of wind energy into global power grids. Task 25 summarizes the results from participating countries and formulates best practice recommendations for impact studies and system integration.

Task 53, on the other hand, focuses on evaluating developments in the energy sector. It examines how technological advancements economically affect the widespread implementation of wind energy within the context of deep decarbonization. In summary, Task 53 aims to understand the economics of wind energy and anticipate future developments that can shape the evolving energy system. This includes exploring the combined use of hydrogen technologies and wind energy. Additionally, it highlights the importance of highly industrialized supply chains in this sector.

The Institute of Renewable Energy Research (IER)'s participation is centered around research outcomes funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation, the European Union (Next Generation EU and FEDER) through the PID 2021 126082 OB C 21 project.