Terna is the Italian Transmission and System Operator responsible for planning, developing and maintaining the national transmission grid (NTG) and managing the electricity flows that pass through it. Terna ensures that the supply of electricity released into the grid constantly matches demand in terms of power consumption. As part of the major projects being developed in Italy, Terna will connect Sicily with Sardinia and the Italian peninsula via a double underwater cable: a new electricity corridor at the centre of the Mediterranean; the Tyrrhenian Link. At about 970 kilometres long and with a capacity of 1000 MW, this is an infrastructure initiative of international significance, another step towards a more sustainable energy future. The link will improve electricity exchange capacity, facilitate the development of renewable energy sources, and the reliability of the grid. The overall project involves two sections: EAST from Sicily to Campania and WEST from Sicily to Sardinia.

The seminar is open to the public. Stanford students enrolled in CEE 272T/EE 292T: SmartGrids and Advanced Power Systems Seminar must attend in person. All others, please register to attend on Zoom.

Bio: Matteo Simoncini is a professional of Terna Group, the Italian Transmission and System Operator responsible for dispatching energy, grid planning, development, and maintenance activities. 

During his experience in Terna he has been working to originate business opportunities abroad, leveraging on the company’s distinctive know how in transmission technology and solutions, and focusing on the North America and Latin America Regions.

Matteo holds a master’s degree in Management of the Energy Industry and a MSc in Energy and Nuclear Engineering.