Name
Inas Dastghaib
Job title
Grid Connection Manager
Organisation
Goldwind
Speaker biography
With over 18 years of experience in the energy sector, I am a leader who drives value across the business by leading matrixed resources and high-performing teams. As the Grid Connection Manager at GoldWind Australia as the leading wind turbine manufacturer, I am a project manager for the grid connection process and seeking new business opportunities to establish Goldwind in the Australian market but also to assist with the global expansion agenda. I have a Master of Engineering in Social and Economic Systems Engineering, and I have developed strong skills in problem solving, analytical thinking, and presentation. I have a proven track record of delivering successful programs and projects, and I have the ability to influence and lead others in a cross cultural environment. I am passionate about delivering customer-focused solutions that are innovative, sustainable, and aligned with the company's vision and strategy.
Speaking At
Presentation title
Voltage collapse – the good, the bad and the evil?
Presentation summary
Advanced controller technology is no longer theoretical. New converter technologies are entering the NEM and provide capabilities that enable connection to much weaker grids, with SCR values below 2. However, the typical minimum-SCR tests used to demonstrate performance often rely on SMIB load-flow models that can be difficult to replicate in a real network. Goldwind’s grid-forming turbine technologies are designed to operate down to a minimum SCR of 1.2 at the Point of Connection. Drawing on our recent NEM experience on an R0 project, we present case studies and perspectives on GFM performance, weak-grid integration, and voltage collapse.
