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Research interests
Helfried Brunner studied Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, specializing on Power Engineering at the University of Technology Graz and Innovation and Technology Management at the University for Applied Sciences Technikum Vienna. Since 2004 he is with the AIT - Austrian Technology of Technology. As thematic coordinator for power system planning and operation he is responsible for the strategic competence development and the project portfolio in this topic. He is Austrian Alternate ExCo member within the IEA International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN) and member of CIRED Technical Committee. Helfried is member of board of the National Technology Platform Smart Grids Austria and AIT representative within the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA) Joint Program on Smart Grids. From 2008 – 2017 he was lecturer in the field of electricity networks at the University for Applied Science Technikum Vienna and University of Technology Vienna.
Education/Academic qualification
Innovation and Technology Management, Master, Changes in the electricity supply – Future solutions for distribution grids with a high density of decentralized power generators and the necessary framework conditions for innovations
Sept 2007 → Mar 2009
Award Date: 18 Mar 2009
Electrical Engineering/Power System Engineering, Master, Electrical load profile analysis on buildings at Graz University of Technology, Graz University of Technology
Oct 1996 → Mar 2004
Award Date: 18 Mar 2004
External positions
IEA TCP International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN)
6 Mar 2017 → …
Technologieplattform Smart Grid Austria
1 Jul 2010 → …
Keywords
- TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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Research output
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Auswirkungen unterschiedlicher Planungshorizonte auf die strategische Netzplanung in Niederspannungsnetzen
Korner, C. (Author and Speaker), Schwalbe, R., Wieland, T., Kresnik, C., Ortner, M. & Brunner, H., 26 Feb 2025, 14. Internationalen Energiewirtschaftstagung.Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Proceedings › Conference Proceedings with Oral Presentation › peer-review
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Influences of Different Planning Horizons on Strategic Grid Planning in Low-Voltage Grids
Korner, C., Schwalbe, R., Wieland, T., Kresnik, C., Ortner, M. & Brunner, H., 2025, CIRED 2025 Proceedings.Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Proceedings › Conference Proceedings with Oral Presentation › peer-review
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On the large-scale integration of renewable energy communities into the distribution network
Strebl, F., Rao, B. V., Reihs, D., Schwabeneder, D., Brunner, H., Stefan, M., Kupzog, F. & Klöckl, B., 6 Mar 2025, 23rd Wind & Solar Integration Workshop.Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Proceedings › Conference Proceedings with Oral Presentation › peer-review
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Special Report - Session 3 OPERATION
Brunner, H., Abart, A., Böse, C. & Alvarez-Herault, M.-C., 16 Jun 2025, CIRED Special Report. p. 1-19 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Proceedings › Conference Proceedings without Presentation › peer-review
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ÜNB-VNB Koordinationsmechanismus für Industrielle Flexibilität Integration in Redispatch Prozess: Leitfaden, Anforderungen und Empfehlungen
Henein, S., Brunner, H., Schultis, D.-L. & Strehn, S., 2025, 14. Internationalen Energiewirtschaftstagung an der TU Wien.Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Proceedings › Conference Proceedings with Poster Presentation
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Activities
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Electrifying industry: unlocking flexibility and innovation for a decarbonised future
Windischberger, S. (Speaker, invited), Knöttner, S. B. (Author) & Brunner, H. (Author)
11 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation / Lecture › Invited talk at a scientific conference or institution
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Ausbildung zum zertifizierten Photovoltaik Projektentwickler
Brunner, H. (Speaker)
18 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation / Lecture › Lecture
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28th Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (Event)
Brunner, H. (Reviewer)
1 Oct 2024 → 19 Jun 2025Activity: Editorial and Review Activities › Peer Review of a Journal, Publisher or Event
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ISGAN Knowledge Sharing Project & Lighthouse Project
Brunner, H. (Speaker)
27 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation / Lecture › Presentation at a conference / workshop for industry or public institution
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Elektromobilität und Stromnetze
Brunner, H. (Speaker)
24 Apr 2024Activity: Talk or presentation / Lecture › Presentation at a scientific conference / workshop