Optimising real-time decisions in a changing Great Britain electricity system

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We are living through a major transformation in how electricity is produced and delivered, while our need for reliable power continues to grow. From communications and transport to national defence, modern life depends on electricity. As a result, questions about the reliability and cost of our electricity system are becoming increasingly important and politically sensitive. In this talk, I will share insights from an innovation project with Great Britain’s electricity system operator, NESO. The project involved developing a real-time optimisation tool to balance the electricity system more efficiently. Developed through a collaborative effort, the tool is now operational at the national control centre and is estimated to save British consumers around £20 million annually.

 


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  • ESAT, Kasteelpark Arenberg 10
  • Leuven, Unknown
  • Belgium 3001
  • Building: ESAT
  • Room Number: B01.35
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  • Starts 11 November 2026 12:00 PM UTC
  • Ends 26 November 2026 08:02 AM UTC
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Prof. Waqquas Bukhsh (University of Strathclyde)

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Bio from Prof. Bukhsh:

I am a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. I study how to plan and operate energy systems efficiently, in particular electricity systems. My research is highly multidisciplinary, drawing on electrical engineering, mathematics and computer science to develop tools that support better decision-making.

I work closely with industry partners such as the National Energy System Operator (NESO), SSE, RES, and Gurobi to turn research into practical solutions for system operation, planning, and market design. I developed OATS, an open-source simulation tool, and led the creation of the Bulk Dispatch Optimiser (BDO), now used by NESO’s Electricity National Control Centre, saving consumers an estimated £15 million each year. I also led the development of planning tools for Pakistan’s electricity system operator NTDC, supported by the World Bank.

Before joining Strathclyde, I was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Technical University of Denmark and a visiting lecturer at the University of Copenhagen. I hold a PhD in Operational Research from the University of Edinburgh.

I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a Senior Member of IEEE, and a Carpentries Instructor. I am passionate about turning research into real-world impact.

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