Hossein Farahmand

About

Research area

I am the head of the "Electricity Markets and Energy Systems Planning" (EMESP) research group at the Department of Electric Energy, NTNU. I have performed research on various topics in power system economics, electricity demand flexibility, and smart grids. My research activities centre around the following aspects:

Power market analysis and hydropower scheduling
Power system balancing
Local flexibility markets and flexibility operation in smart systems

I am a senior member of IEEE and an active member of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Wind Task 25. It is an international forum formed for international cooperation and knowledge sharing between experts in the field. In 2021, I was promoted to join the International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN) to represent Norway as an expert in Flexibility Markets in Annex 9 – Aspects of market design for power system flexibility.

I serve as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Energy Markets, Policy and Regulation.

Background

Professor at the Dept. of Electric Power Engineering, NTNU (2022-now)
Head of EMESP research group (Sep. 2021-now)
Associate Professor at the Dept. of Electric Power Engineering, NTNU (2015-2022)
Scientific Advisor of SINTEF Energi (2015-now)
Research scientist at SINTEF Energi (2012-2015)
Dr.ing. (PhD) from the Dept. of Electric Power Engineering, NTNU (2012) with the title: "Integrated Power System Balancing in Northern Europe - Models and Case Studies."

Research activities

IntHydro, Project Leader, PhD supervisor (2020-now) - Intelligent dispatching and optimal operation of cascade hydropower plants based on big spatiotemporal data, IKTPLUSS Chinese-Norwegian Collaborative Projects on Digitalisation, funded by the Research Council of Norway (RCN). The project focuses on developing and demonstrating a new hydropower scheduling tool based on machine learning techniques. The tool optimises water resource management and multi-dispatch between hydropower and variable renewable energy sources. We established a fruitful collaboration with Hohai University, Smart Innovation Norway, and Chinese and Norwegian industry partners.
HONOR, WP Leader, Postdoc supervisor (2019-now)- Holistic flexibility market integration of cross-sectoral energy sources, funded by ERA-Net Smart Energy Systems with support from the European Union Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, a collaborative project with Germany, Denmark and Sweden. The project aims to develop and evaluate a trans-regional flexibility market mechanism, integrating cross-sectoral energy flexibility at a community-wide level.
H2020 INVADE, WP Leader, NTNU coordinator, Postdoc supervisor (2017-2020) - Integrated electric vehicles and batteries to empower distributed and centralised storage in distribution grids, H2020 project, EU project funded by the European Commission. The project focuses on developing a flexibility management system using batteries that supports the distribution grid and electricity market while coping with grid limitations, uncertainty and variability with high penetration of renewable energy, electric vehicles and an increased number of diverse smart grid actors.
PRIBAS, Project partner & Scientific advisor, NTNU coordinator, PhD supervisor (2017-2021) - Pricing balancing services in the future Nordic power market, project partner and scientific advisor, Knowledge-building Project for Industry (KSP) project funded by RCN. The primary objective of this project was to design, develop and verify a modelling concept able to compute marginal prices for all physical electricity products in the Nordic power market, including power and different types of reserve capacity and reserve power.
FINE, Project partner, NTNU coordinator, PhD supervisor (2020-now) - Flexible integration of local energy communities into the Norwegian electricity distribution system KSP project funded by RCN. The project focuses on determining the opportunities and challenges in developing Local Energy Communities (LECs) for the Norwegian power system and investigating the implications of integrating LECS to the DSOs operational decisions.
DigEco, Project partner & Scientific Committee, PhD supervisor (2018-now) - Digital Economy, an internal project funded by NTNU's Digital Transformation Initiative. The project promotes the capabilities of digital technologies to support disruptive changes in health, energy and finance. In the energy sector, the focus is on promoting consumers/prosumers access to the electricity market (consumer-centric electricity market design).
PowerDig, Project partner, Postdoc supervisor (2021-now) - Digitalisation of short-term resource allocation in power markets (2021-now), KSP project funded by RCN. The project aims to explore and define a new market design, ensuring optimal short-run allocation of energy resources based on digitalisation capabilities.
Ocean Grid, Project partner & Scientific Committee, PhD supervisor (2022-now), Green Platform funded by RCN. The overall objective of the project is to develop new technology, knowledge and solutions to enable the profitable development of offshore wind – both bottom-fixed and floating – in Norway.

I contributed to developing the Norwegian Centres for Environment-friendly Energy Research (FME). The objective of these centres is to carry out long-term research targeted towards renewable energy, energy efficiency, and social science aspects of energy research.

FME CINELDI- Centre for Intelligent Electricity Distribution (2016-now). FME Centre co-funded by RCN. I am a Task Leader of Task 5.4: value of flexibility within WP5: Flexible resources in the power system, and supervisor of a PhD candidate funded jointly by FME CINELDI and FME ZEN.
FME ZEN-Zero Emission Neighbourhoods. FME Centre was co-funded by RCN (2016-now). I am the supervisor of a PhD candidate funded jointly by FME CINELDI and FME ZEN.
FME NTRANS- Norwegian Centre for Energy Transition Strategies (2019-now)- FME Centre co-funded by RCN (2016-now). I am the Task leader in Research Area 3: The future energy market and supervisor of a PhD candidate.

During my career at SINTEF Energy Research, I was involved in multiple EU projects listed below:

EU FP7 TWENTIES- Transmission system operation with a large penetration of wind and other renewable electricity sources in electricity networks using innovative tools and integrated energy solutions, funded by the European Commission.
EU-IEE IRPWIND-Integrated Research Programme on Wind Energy, funded by the European Commission and initiated as a part of the EERA joint programme on Wind Energy.
EU FP7 eHighway2050- Modular Development Plan of the Pan-European Transmission System 2050, funded by the European Commission.

PhD Candidates

Main supervisor for:

Kjersti Berg: Integration of Local Energy Communities into the Norwegian Electricity Distribution System
Mari Haugen: Advanced modelling techniques for power market with a large share of hydropower
Jinghao Wang: A New Hydropower Scheduling Tool Based on Machine Learning Techniques
Dana Reulein: Ocean Grid-Energy Market Design
Vegard Viken Kallset: The Flexibility Coordination in Sub-hourly Power System Balancing

Previous PhD candidates (main supervisor):

Martin Andre Hystad Håberg: Thesis title: "Activation Optimization and Congestion Management in the European Balancing Energy Market", (completed in 2019)
Christian Øyn Naversen: Thesis title: "Modelling Approaches for Hydro-Dominated System Balancing" (completed in 2021)
Kasper Emil Thorvaldsen: Thesis title "A Long-term Strategy Framework for Flexible Energy Operation of Residential Buildings" (completed in 2022)
Sigurd Bjarghov: Thesis title "Designing grid tariffs and local electricity markets for peak demand reduction in distribution grids" (completed in 2022)

Previous PhD candidates (co-supervisor):

Markus Löschenbrand: Thesis title "Dynamic Electricity Market Games Modeling Competition under Large-Scale Storage", (completed in 2019)
Salman Zaferanlouei: Thesis title "Integration of Electric Vehicles into Power Distribution Systems---The Norwegian Case Study; Using High-Performance Multi-Period AC Optimal Power Flow Solver" (completed in 2020)
Güray Kara: Thesis title "Stochastic programming in analyses of flexibility in power systems and markets" (completed in 2022)

I had the privilege of mentoring two Postdoctoral researchers who were involved in the H2020 INVADE project:

Dr Venkatachalam Lakshmanan, who is now a Research Scientist at SINTEF Energy Research, Trondheim, Norway
Dr Jamshid Aghaei, who is now a Professor at LUT School of Energy Systems, Lappeenranta–Lahti University of Technology (LUT), Lappeenranta, Finland

I am currently mentoring Dr Dmytro Ivanko, a Postdoc within the ERA-Net HONOR project.

Courses

Responsible for the 5-year course "TET4185- Power Markets, Resources and Environment " (2015-)
Responsible for the 5-year course "TET4565 - Electricity Markets and Energy System Planning, Specialisation Course" (2022-)
Responsible for the specialisation course "ELK-15 Hydro Power Scheduling and Miscellaneous Topics on Electricity Markets" (2018-2021)
Participating in organising of the PhD course "ET8208 - Power Market Theory" (2017-)
Participating in organising the PhD course "ET8209 - Methods for Power Production Scheduling." (2020-)
Participating in organising in continuing education in technology course (EVU): ET6205-The distribution grid of the future (2022)

Research

Research projects:

IntHydro, Project Leader, PhD supervisor (2020-now) - Intelligent dispatching and optimal operation of cascade hydropower plants based on big spatiotemporal data, IKTPLUSS Chinese-Norwegian Collaborative Projects on Digitalisation, funded by the Research Council of Norway (RCN). The project focuses on developing and demonstrating a new hydropower scheduling tool based on machine learning techniques. The tool optimises water resource management and multi-dispatch between hydropower and variable renewable energy sources. We established a fruitful collaboration with Hohai University, Smart Innovation Norway, and Chinese and Norwegian industry partners.
HONOR, WP Leader, Postdoc supervisor (2019-now)- Holistic flexibility market integration of cross-sectoral energy sources, funded by ERA-Net Smart Energy Systems with support from the European Union Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, a collaborative project with Germany, Denmark and Sweden. The project aims to develop and evaluate a trans-regional flexibility market mechanism, integrating cross-sectoral energy flexibility at a community-wide level.
H2020 INVADE, WP Leader, NTNU coordinator, Postdoc supervisor (2017-2020) - Integrated electric vehicles and batteries to empower distributed and centralised storage in distribution grids, H2020 project, EU project funded by the European Commission. The project focuses on developing a flexibility management system using batteries that supports the distribution grid and electricity market while coping with grid limitations, uncertainty and variability with high penetration of renewable energy, electric vehicles and an increased number of diverse smart grid actors.
PRIBAS, Project partner & Scientific advisor, NTNU coordinator, PhD supervisor (2017-2021) - Pricing balancing services in the future Nordic power market, project partner and scientific advisor, Knowledge-building Project for Industry (KSP) project funded by RCN. The primary objective of this project was to design, develop and verify a modelling concept able to compute marginal prices for all physical electricity products in the Nordic power market, including power and different types of reserve capacity and reserve power.
FINE, Project partner, NTNU coordinator, PhD supervisor (2020-now) - Flexible integration of local energy communities into the Norwegian electricity distribution system KSP project funded by RCN. The project focuses on determining the opportunities and challenges in developing Local Energy Communities (LECs) for the Norwegian power system and investigating the implications of integrating LECS into the DSOs operational decisions.
DigEco, Project partner & Scientific Committee, PhD supervisor (2018-now) - Digital Economy, an internal project funded by NTNU's Digital Transformation Initiative. The project promotes the capabilities of digital technologies to support disruptive changes in health, energy and finance. The energy sector focuses on promoting consumer/prosumers access to the electricity market (consumer-centric electricity market design).
PowerDig, Project partner, Postdoc supervisor (2021-now) - Digitalisation of short-term resource allocation in power markets (2021-now), KSP project funded by RCN. The project aims to explore and define a new market design, ensuring optimal short-run allocation of energy resources based on digitalisation capabilities.
Ocean Grid, Project partner & Scientific Committee, PhD supervisor (2022-now), Green Platform funded by RCN. The overall objective of the project is to develop new technology, knowledge and solutions to enable the profitable development of offshore wind – both bottom-fixed and floating – in Norway.

I contributed to developing the Norwegian Centres for Environment-friendly Energy Research (FME). These centres aim to carry out long-term research on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and social science aspects of energy research.

FME CINELDI- Centre for Intelligent Electricity Distribution (2016-now). FME Centre was co-funded by RCN. I am a Task Leader of Task 5.4: the value of flexibility within WP5: Flexible resources in the power system, and supervisor of a PhD candidate funded jointly by FME CINELDI and FME ZEN.
FME ZEN-Zero Emission Neighbourhoods. FME Centre was co-funded by RCN (2016-now). I am the supervisor of a PhD candidate funded jointly by FME CINELDI and FME ZEN.
FME NTRANS- Norwegian Centre for Energy Transition Strategies (2019-now)- FME Centre co-funded by RCN (2016-now). I am the Task leader in Research Area 3: The future energy market and supervisor of a PhD candidate.

During my career at SINTEF Energy Research, I was involved in multiple EU projects listed below:

EU FP7 TWENTIES- Transmission system operation with a significant penetration of wind and other renewable electricity sources in electricity networks using innovative tools and integrated energy solutions funded by the European Commission.
EU-IEE IRPWIND-Integrated Research Programme on Wind Energy, funded by the European Commission and initiated as a part of the EERA joint programme on Wind Energy.
EU FP7 eHighway2050- Modular Development Plan of the Pan-European Transmission System 2050, funded by the European Commission.

Electricity Markets and Energy System Planning (EMESP)

Publications

My research activities are divided into three main areas:

RA1: Power market analysis and hydropower scheduling
RA2: power system balancing
RA3: Local flexibility markets and flexibility operation in smart systems.

I briefly describe the main theme of the research area:

RA1: Power market analysis and hydropower scheduling

Fundamental power market models represent an important part of the value chain for creating value from renewable energy sources. Various stakeholders apply these decision support tools for power system analyses, price forecasting, production planning and dispatch. Hydropower scheduling plays an important role in power market modelling and analysis in the Nordic and Norwegian systems since hydropower is a large part of the energy mix. There has been a rapid ongoing transition to a renewable and integrated European power system during the last decade. The significant change in the system challenges current state-of-the-art market models. To enable the system to integrate large amounts of RES and ensure an efficient market operation, the Nordic and European power market design is under continuous development, which needs to be accounted for in power market models used as decision support tools.

RA2: Power system balancing

The impact of the growing penetration of RES and the ongoing electrification of several sectors are challenging the power system balancing. This imposes severe challenges for system operation, including increased demand for balancing reserves, improved production flexibility of power producers, and active demand response to take over the real-time imbalances.

RA3: Local flexibility markets and flexibility operation in smart systems

Power systems are undergoing major changes due to rapid growth in renewable distributed energy resources and improvements in the digitalisation of equipment. While these changes enhance sustainability and efficiency, they also create significant management challenges as the complexity of grids increases. This research topic explores decision support and market uptake studies to assess the costs and benefits of new flexibility technologies, procedures and infrastructures needed for power systems and market operation.

2023

Berg, Kjersti; Rana, Rubi; Farahmand, Hossein. (2023) Quantifying the benefits of shared battery in a DSO-energy community cooperation. Applied Energy
Academic article
Haugen, Mari; Farahmand, Hossein; Jaehnert, Stefan; Fleten, Stein-Erik. (2023) Representation of uncertainty in market models for operational planning and forecasting in renewable power systems: a review. Energy Systems, Springer Verlag
Academic article
Reulein, Dana; Tiwari, Shweta; Hestvik, Birk; Kvannli, Aleksander; Pinel, Dimitri; Andresen, Christian Andre. (2023) Large-scale Offshore Wind Development and Decarbonization Pathways of the Norwegian Energy System. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Melle, Sebastian Engmo; Bardal, Kaja; Ivanko, Dmytro; Oleinikova, Irina; Farahmand, Hossein. (2023) Framework and model for flexibility exchange between DSO and LECs. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Ivanko, Dmytro; Farahmand, Hossein; Oleinikova, Irina; Sieraszewski, Damian; Olsen, Ole Kjærland. (2023) Multi-Period Hybrid AC/DC-OPF Model for Flexibility Market Clearing With Seamless TSO-DSO Coordination. IEEE Access
Academic article
Yousefi, Mojtaba; Wang, Jinghao; Høivik, Øivind Fandrem; Rajasekharan, Jayaprakash; Wierling, August Hubert; Farahmand, Hossein. (2023) Short-term inflow forecasting in a dam-regulated river in Southwest Norway using causal variational mode decomposition. Scientific Reports
Academic article
Crespo del Granado, Pedro Andres; Rajasekharan, Jayaprakash; Pandiyan, Surya Venkatesh; Tomasgard, Asgeir; Kara, Güray; Farahmand, Hossein. (2023) Flexibility Characterization, Aggregation, and Market Design Trends with a High Share of Renewables: a Review. Current Sustainable/Renewable Energy Reports
Academic article

2022

Bjarghov, Sigurd Nikolai; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2022) Designing grid tariffs and local electricity markets for peak demand reduction in distribution grids. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral dissertation
Yousefi, Mojtaba; Cheng, Xiaomei; Gazzea, Michele; Wierling, August Hubert; Rajasekharan, Jayaprakash; Helseth, Arild. (2022) Day-ahead inflow forecasting using causal empirical decomposition. Journal of Hydrology
Academic article
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil; Korpås, Magnus; Farahmand, Hossein. (2022) Long-term Value of Flexibility from Flexible Assets in Building Operation. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems
Academic article
Naversen, Christian Øyn; Parvania, Masood; Helseth, Arild; Farahmand, Hossein. (2022) Continuous Hydrothermal Flexibility Coordination under Wind Power Uncertainty. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy
Academic article
Berg, Kjersti; Bjarghov, Sigurd Nikolai; Rana, Rubi; Farahmand, Hossein. (2022) The impact of degradation on the investment and operation of a community battery for multiple services. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Afzali, Peyman; Rashidinejad, Masoud; Abdollahi, Amir; Salehizadeh, Mohammad Reza; Farahmand, Hossein. (2022) A stochastic multi-objective model for energy efficiency and renewable resource planning in energy communities: A sustainably cost-effective trade-off. IET Renewable Power Generation
Academic article
Ivanko, Dmytro; Vågane, Ine Solsvik; Hashemipour, Seyed Naser; Oleinikova, Irina; Crespo del Granado, Pedro Andres; Farahmand, Hossein. (2022) Hybrid AC/DC-OPF ADMM model for TSO coordination with multiple DSOs in Flexibility Market. International Conference on the European Energy Market
Academic article
Pan, Xueping; Zhou, Jieyang; Sun, Xiaorong; Cao, Yang; Cheng, Xiaomei; Farahmand, Hossein. (2022) A hybrid method for day-ahead photovoltaic power forecasting based on generative adversarial network combined with convolutional autoencoder. IET Renewable Power Generation
Academic article
Zaferanlouei, Salman; Lakshmanan, Venkatachalam; Bjarghov, Sigurd; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2022) BATTPOWER application: Large-scale integration of EVs in an active distribution grid – A Norwegian case study. Electric power systems research
Academic article
Kara, Güray; Pisciella, Paolo; Tomasgard, Asgeir; Farahmand, Hossein; Crespo del Granado, Pedro. (2022) Stochastic local flexibility market design, bidding, and dispatch for distribution grid operations. Energy
Academic article
Bjarghov, Sigurd; Farahmand, Hossein; Doorman, Gerard. (2022) Capacity subscription grid tariff efficiency and the impact of uncertainty on the subscribed level. Energy Policy
Academic article
Kara, Güray; Tomasgard, Asgeir; Farahmand, Hossein. (2022) Characterizing flexibility in power markets and systems. Utilities Policy
Academic article
Kraft, Oliver; Pohl, Oliver; Häger, Ulf; Heussen, Kai; Müller, Nils; Afzal, Zeeshan. (2022) Development and Implementation of a Holistic Flexibility Market Architecture. 2022 IEEE Power & Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference (ISGT)
Popular scientific article

2021

Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil; Korpås, Magnus; Lindberg, Karen Byskov; Farahmand, Hossein. (2021) A stochastic operational planning model for a zero emission building with emission compensation. Applied Energy
Academic article
Kara, Güray; Pisciella, Paolo; Tomasgard, Asgeir; Farahmand, Hossein. (2021) The impact of uncertainty and time structure on optimal flexibility scheduling in active distribution networks. IEEE Access
Academic article
Stave, Viljar Stensaker; Dynge, Marthe Fogstad; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus; Cali, Umit. (2021) Optimal Utilisation of Grid Capacity for Connection of New Renewable Power Plants in Norway. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Farahmand, Hossein; Mohamed, Farooq; Oleinikova, Irina; Crespo del Granado, Pedro; Ivanko, Dmytro. (2021) Specification of flexibility need and services (under TSO-DSO coordination). HONOR Project
Report
Helseth, Arild; Haugen, Mari; Farahmand, Hossein; Mo, Birger; Jaehnert, Stefan; Stenkløv, Inge. (2021) Assessing the benefits of exchanging spinning reserve capacity within the hydro-Dominated nordic market. Electric power systems research
Academic article
Bjarghov, Sigurd; Löschenbrand, Markus; Ibn Saif, A.U.N.; Pedrero, Raquel Alonso; Pfeiffer, Christian; Khadem, Shafiuzzaman K.. (2021) Developments and Challenges in Local Electricity Markets: A Comprehensive Review. IEEE Access
Academic article
Emarati, Mohammadreza; Barani, Mostafa; Farahmand, Hossein; Aghaei, Jamshid; Crespo del Granado, Pedro. (2021) A two-level over-voltage control strategy in distribution networks with high PV penetration. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems
Academic article
Bjarghov, Sigurd; Kalantar-Neyestanaki, Mohsen; Cherkaoui, Rachid; Farahmand, Hossein. (2021) Battery Degradation-Aware Congestion Management in Local Flexibility Markets. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Olsen, Ole Kjærland; Sieraszewski, Damian; Ivanko, Dmytro; Oleinikova, Irina; Farahmand, Hossein. (2021) Hybrid AC/DC Optimal Power Flow Modelling Approach for Coordination in Flexibility Market. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Cheng, Xiaomei; Farahmand, Hossein; Yousefi, Mojtaba; Arghandeh, Reza; Wang, Hao. (2021) Inflow Forecasting Based On Principal Component Analysis and Long Short Term Memory. 2021 IEEE Intl Conf on Dependable, Autonomic and Secure Computing, Intl Conf on Pervasive Intelligence and Computing, Intl Conf on Cloud and Big Data Computing, Intl Conf on Cyber Science and Technolo
Popular scientific article
Zaferanlouei, Salman; Farahmand, Hossein; Vadlamudi, Vijay Venu; Korpås, Magnus. (2021) BATTPOWER Toolbox: Memory-Efficient and High-Performance Multi-Period AC Optimal Power Flow Solver. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems
Academic article

2020

Øvstebø, Mari Lund; Naversen, Christian Øyn; Helseth, Arild; Farahmand, Hossein. (2020) Continuous-time scheduling of a hydrothermal system with integration of offshore wind power. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Naversen, Christian Øyn; Helseth, Arild; Li, Bosong; Parvania, Masood; Farahmand, Hossein; Catalao, João P.S.. (2020) Hydrothermal scheduling in the continuous-time framework. Electric power systems research
Academic article
Bremdal, Bernt Arild; Farahmand, Hossein; Lloret-Gallego, Pau; Ottesen, Stig Ødegaard; Puranik, Sanket; Pellerin, Bryan. (2020) Towards a Reference Architecture for Cloud Based Flexibility Services in the Electricity Domain. CIRED Conference Proceedings
Academic article
Barzegar, Mohammadreza; Rashidinejad, Masoud; MollahassaniPour, Mojgan; Bakhshai, Alireza; Farahmand, Hossein. (2020) A techno-economic assessment of energy efficiency in energy management of a micro grid considering green-virtual resources. Sustainable Cities and Society (SCS)
Academic article
Bø, Andreas Hovde; Kallset, Vegard Viken; Oleinikova, Irina; Farahmand, Hossein; Refsnæs, Karl Ludvig. (2020) The impact of Flow-Based Market Coupling on the Nordic region. International Conference on the European Energy Market
Academic article
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil; Bjarghov, Sigurd; Farahmand, Hossein. (2020) Representing Long-term Impact of Residential Building Energy Management using Stochastic Dynamic Programming. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Bozorgavari, Seyed Aboozar; Aghaei, Jamshid; Pirouzi, Sasan; Nikoobakht, Ahmad; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2020) Robust planning of distributed battery energy storage systems in flexible smart distribution networks: A comprehensive study. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
Academic article
Naversen, Christian Øyn; Farahmand, Hossein; Helseth, Arild. (2020) Accounting for reserve capacity activation when scheduling a hydropower dominated system. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems
Academic article
Haugen, Mari; Helseth, Arild; Jaehnert, Stefan; Mo, Birger; Farahmand, Hossein; Naversen, Christian Øyn. (2020) On the Importance of Detailed Thermal Modeling for Price Forecasting in Hydro-Thermal Power Systems. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2019

Nikoobakht, Ahmad; Aghaei, Jamshid; Farahmand, Hossein; Lakshmanan, Venkatachalam; Korpås, Magnus. (2019) Flexibility of controllable power transformers for managing wind uncertainty using robust adjustable linearised optimal power flow. IET Renewable Power Generation
Academic article
Lillebo, Martin; Zaferanlouei, Salman; Zecchino, Antonio; Farahmand, Hossein. (2019) Impact of large-scale EV integration and fast chargers in a Norwegian LV grid. The Journal of Engineering
Academic article
Nikoobakht, Ahmad; Aghaei, Jamshid; Niknam, Taher; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2019) Electric vehicle mobility and optimal grid reconfiguration as flexibility tools in wind integrated power systems. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems
Academic article
Villanueava Revenga, Rodrigo; Crespo del Granado, Pedro; Oleinikova, Irina; Farahmand, Hossein. (2019) A Minute-To-Minute Unit Commitment Model to Analyze Generators Performance. International Conference on the European Energy Market
Academic article
Aghaei, Jamshid; Bozorgavari, Seyed Aboozar; Pirouzi, Sasan; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2019) Flexibility Planning of Distributed Battery Energy Storage Systems in Smart Distribution Networks. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology - Transactions of Electrical Engineering
Academic article
Farahmand, Hossein. (2019) Consumer and prosumer cooperation may equal reduced electricity prices .
Website (informational material)
Pirouzi, Sasan; Aghaei, Jamshid; Niknam, Taher; Khooban, Mohammad Hassan; Dragicevic, Tomislav; Farahmand, Hossein. (2019) Power Conditioning of Distribution Networks via Single-Phase Electric Vehicles Equipped. IEEE Systems Journal
Academic article
Bozorgavari, Seyed Aboozar; Aghaei, Jamshid; Pirouzi, Sasan; Vahidinasab, Vahid; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2019) Two-stage hybrid stochastic/robust optimal coordination of distributed battery storage planning and flexible energy management in smart distribution network. Journal of Energy Storage
Academic article
Almenning, Ola Mathias; Bjarghov, Sigurd; Farahmand, Hossein. (2019) Reducing Neighborhood Peak Loads with implicit Peer-to-Peer energy trading under Subscribed Capacity tariffs. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Seijas Fernandez, Andres Antonio; Crespo del Granado, Pedro; Farahmand, Hossein; Rueda, Jose. (2019) Optimal battery systems designs for Distribution Grids: What size and location to invest in?. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2018

Helseth, Arild; Haugen, Mari; Jaehnert, Stefan; Mo, Birger; Farahmand, Hossein; Naversen, Christian Øyn. (2018) Multi-Market Price Forecasting in Hydro-Thermal Power Systems . IEEE conference proceedings
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Barani, Mostafa; Aghaei, Jamshid; Akbari, Mohammad Amin; Niknam, Taher; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2018) Optimal partitioning of smart distribution systems into supply-sufficient microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid
Academic article
Zaferanlouei, Salman; Korpås, Magnus; Aghaei, Jamshid; Farahmand, Hossein; Hashemipour, Naser. (2018) Computational Efficiency Assessment of Multi-Period AC Optimal Power Flow including Energy Storage Systems . IEEE conference proceedings
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Bjarghov, Sigurd; Crespo del Granado, Pedro; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2018) Value of prosumer house batteries: Experiences across the EU. IAEE International Conference
Abstract
Kristiansen, Martin; Korpås, Magnus; Farahmand, Hossein. (2018) Economic and environmental benefits from integrated power grid infrastructure designs in the North Sea. Journal of Physics: Conference Series (JPCS)
Academic article
Tveita, Elise; Löschenbrand, Markus; Bjarghov, Sigurd; Farahmand, Hossein. (2018) Comparison of Cost Allocation Strategies among Prosumers and Consumers in a Cooperative Game. IEEE conference proceedings
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Blom, Fredrik; Farahmand, Hossein. (2018) On the Scalability of Blockchain-Supported Local Energy Markets. IEEE conference proceedings
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Sasan, Pirouzi; Aghaei, Jamshid; Niknam, Taher; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2018) Proactive operation of electric vehicles in harmonic polluted smart distribution networks. IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution
Academic article
Kristiansen, Martin; Korpås, Magnus; Farahmand, Hossein. (2018) Towards a fully integrated North Sea offshore grid: An engineering‐economic assessment of a power link island. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Energy and Environment
Academic article
Sasan, Pirouzi; Aghaei, Jamshid; Niknam, Taher; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2018) Exploring prospective benefits of electric vehicles for optimal energy conditioning in distribution networks. Energy
Academic article
Bellenbaum, Julia; Weber, Christoph; Doorman, Gerard L.; Farahmand, Hossein. (2018) Balancing Market Integration - Model-Based Analysis of Potential Cross-Border Reserve Exchange Between Norway and Germany. International Conference on the European Energy Market
Academic article
Akbari, Mohammad Amin; Aghaei, Jamshid; Barani, Mostafa; Niknam, Taher; Ghavidel, Sahand; Farahmand, Hossein. (2018) Convex Models for Optimal Utility-Based Distributed Generation Allocation in Radial Distribution Systems. IEEE Systems Journal
Academic article
Nikoobakht, Ahmad; Aghaei, Jamshid; Niknam, Taher; Vahidinasab, Vahid; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2018) Towards robust OPF solution strategy for the future AC/DC grids: Case of VSC-HVDC-connected offshore wind farms. IET Renewable Power Generation
Academic article

2017

Lie, Arne Øvrebø; Rye, Eirik Andre; Svendsen, Harald Georg; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2017) Validation study of an approximate 2014 European power-flow model using PowerGAMA. IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution
Academic article
Riboldi, Luca; Cheng, Xiaomei; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus; Nord, Lars O.. (2017) Effective Concepts for Supplying Energy to a Large Offshore Oil and Gas Area under Different Future Scenarios. Chemical Engineering Transactions
Academic article
Cheng, Xiaomei; Korpås, Magnus; Farahmand, Hossein. (2017) The impact of electrification on power system in Northern Europe. International Conference on the European Energy Market
Academic article
Ranaweera, Iromi; Midtgård, Ole-Morten; Korpås, Magnus; Farahmand, Hossein. (2017) Control strategies for residential battery energy storage systems coupled with PV systems. IEEE Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Zaferanlouei, Salman; Korpås, Magnus; Farahmand, Hossein; Vadlamudi, Vijay Venu. (2017) Integration of PEV and PV in Norway Using Multi-Period ACOPF — Case Study. IEEE Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Löschenbrand, Markus; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2017) Impact of inertial response requirements on a multi area renewable network. IEEE Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Ottesen, Stig Ødegaard; Olivella, Pol; Lloret, Pau; Hentunen, Ari; Del Granado, Pedro Crespo; Bjarghov, Sigurd. (2017) Simplified Battery operation and Control algorithm. NTNU, Institutt for elkraftteknikk
Report
Korpås, Magnus; Farahmand, Hossein; Del Granado, Pedro Crespo; Ottesen, Stig Ødegaard; Olivella, Pol; Lloret, Pau. (2017) Methods for assessing the value of flexibility in distribution grids. NTNU, Institutt for elkraftteknikk
Report
Bødal, Espen Flo; Del Granado, Pedro Crespo; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus; Olivella, Pol; Munné, Ingrid. (2017) Challenges in distribution grid With high penetration of renewables. NTNU, Institutt for elkraftteknikk
Report

2016

Uhlen, Kjetil; Jaehnert, Stefan; Hamon, Camille; Bruno, C; Farahmand, Hossein; Inoue, T. (2016) Analytical techniques and tools for power balancing assessments. Cigre Science & Engineering
Academic article
Uhlen, Kjetil; Jaehnert, Stefan; Hamon, Camille; Bruno, C; Farahmand, Hossein; Inoue, Takehiro. (2016) Analytical Techniques and tools for power balancing assessments. CIGRE (Conseil international des grands réseaux électriques) CIGRE Technical Brochure (648)
Report
Lie, Arne Øvrebø; Rye, Eirik Andre; Farahmand, Hossein. (2016) Analyzing the Integration of Renewable Energy in Interconnected Power Systems Using a Flow-based Market Model. NTNU
Masters thesis
Holttinen, Hannele; Kiviluoma, Juha; Forcione, Alain; Milligan, Michael; Smith, Charles J; Dobschinski, Jan. (2016) Design and operation of power systems with large amounts of wind power. Final summary report, IEA WIND Task 25, Phase three 2012-2014. VTT Technology
Report
Kristiansen, Martin; Korpås, Magnus; Farahmand, Hossein; Graabak, Ingeborg; Härtel, Philipp. (2016) Introducing System Flexibility to a Multinational Transmission Expansion Planning Model. IEEE conference proceedings
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Rye, Eirik Andre; Lie, Arne Øvrebø; Svendsen, Harald Georg; Korpås, Magnus; Farahmand, Hossein. (2016) Analyzing large-scale renewable energy integration and energy storage in Morocco using a flow-based market model. IEEE conference proceedings
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Dorn, Frederic; Farahmand, Hossein; Skjelbred, Hans Ivar; Belsnes, Michael Martin. (2016) Modelling Minimum Pressure Height in Short-term Hydropower Production Planning. Energy Procedia
Academic article
Cutululis, Nicolaos Antonio; Farahmand, Hossein; Jaehnert, Stefan; Detlefsen, Nina K. S.; Byriel, I.P.; Sørensen, Poul. (2016) Hydropower flexibility and transmission expansion to support integration of offshore wind. Woodhead Publishing Limited
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Huertas-Hernando, Daniel; Farahmand, Hossein; Holttinen, Hannele; Kiviluoma, Juha; Rinne, Erkka; Söder, Lennart. (2016) Hydro power flexibility for power systems with variable renewable energy sources: an IEA Task 25 collaboration. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Energy and Environment
Academic article
Zaferanlouei, Salman; Ranaweera, Iromi; Korpås, Magnus; Farahmand, Hossein. (2016) Optimal Scheduling of Plug-in Electric Vehicles in Distribution Systems Including PV, Wind and Hydropower Generation. Energynautics GmbH
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2015

Sanchis, Gerald; Bakken, Bjørn Harald; Anderski, Thomas; Peirano, Eric; Pestana, Rui; De Clercq, Bernard. (2015) Europe's future secure and sustainable electricity infrastructure : e-Highway2050 project results. RTE
Report
Gebrekiros, Yonas Tesfay; Doorman, Gerard L.; Jaehnert, Stefan; Farahmand, Hossein. (2015) Reserve procurement and transmission capacity reservation in the Northern European power market. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems
Academic article
Farahmand, Hossein; Jaehnert, Stefan; Aigner, Tobias; Huertas-Hernando, Daniel. (2015) Nordic hydropower flexibility and transmission expansion to support integration of North European wind power. Wind Energy
Academic article
Gebrekiros, Yonas Tesfay; Doorman, Gerard L.; Jaehnert, Stefan; Farahmand, Hossein. (2015) Balancing Energy Market Integration Considering Grid Constraints. IEEE Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2014

Farahmand, Hossein; Warland, Leif; Huertas-Hernando, Daniel. (2014) The Impact of Active Power Losses on the Wind Energy Exploitation of the North Sea. Energy Procedia
Academic article
Huertas-Hernando, Daniel; Farahmand, Hossein; Jaehnert, Stefan; Völler, Steve; Wolfgang, Ove. (2014) Nordic hydro power flexibility and North European wind power: A transmission expansion study. Curran Associates, Inc.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2013

Farahmand, Hossein; Jaehnert, Stefan; Aigner, Tobias; Huertas-Hernando, Daniel. (2013) TWENTIES Task 16.3. Nordic hydro power generation flexibility and transmission capacity expansion to support North European wind power: 2020 and 2030 case studies. TWENTIES
Report
Endegnanew, Atsede Gualu; Farahmand, Hossein; Huertas-Hernando, Daniel. (2013) Frequency Quality in the Nordic Power System: Wind Variability, Hydro Power Pump Storage and Usage of HVDC Links. Energy Procedia
Academic article
Gebrekiros, Yonas Tesfay; Doorman, Gerard L.; Jaehnert, Stefan; Farahmand, Hossein. (2013) Bidding in the Frequency Restoration Reserves (FRR) Market for a Hydropower Unit. IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid Communications (SmartGridComm)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Jaehnert, Stefan; Wolfgang, Ove; Farahmand, Hossein; Völler, Steve; Huertas-Hernando, Daniel. (2013) Transmission expansion planning in Northern Europe in 2030-Methodology and analyses. Energy Policy
Academic article
Gebrekiros, Yonas Tesfay; Doorman, Gerard L.; Farahmand, Hossein; Jaehnert, Stefan. (2013) Benefits of cross-border reserve procurement based on pre-allocation of transmission capacity. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2012

Farahmand, Hossein; Rashidinejad, M.; Mousavi, Ali; Gharaveisi, A.A.; Irving, M.R.; Taylor, G.A.. (2012) Hybrid Mutation Particle Swarm Optimisation method for Available Transfer Capability enhancement. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems
Academic article
Farahmand, Hossein. (2012) Integrated Power System Balancing in Northern Europe. Doktoravhandlinger ved NTNU (2012:150)
Doctoral dissertation
Gebrekiros, Yonas Tesfay; Farahmand, Hossein; Doorman, Gerard L.. (2012) Impact of Reserve Market Integration on the Value of the North Sea Offshore Grid Alternatives. IEEE conference proceedings
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Farahmand, Hossein; Aigner, Tobias; Doorman, Gerard L.; Korpås, Magnus; Huertas-Hernando, Daniel. (2012) Balancing Market Integration in the Northern European Continent: A 2030 Case Study. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy
Academic article
Farahmand, Hossein; Doorman, Gerard L.. (2012) Balancing market integration in the Northern European continent. Applied Energy
Academic article

2011

Grande, Ove Steinar; Doorman, Gerard L.; Hernando, Daniel Huertas; Farahmand, Hossein. (2011) Alternative schemes for exchange of balancing resources between separate synchronous systems in Northern Europe. SINTEF Energi. Rapport (TR A7102)
Report
Farahmand, Hossein; Huertas-Hernando, Daniel; Warland, Leif; Korpås, Magnus; Svendsen, Harald Georg. (2011) Impact of system power losses on the value of an offshore grid for North Sea offshore wind. IEEE conference proceedings
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Farahmand, Hossein; Doorman, Gerard L.. (2011) Modelling of Balancing Market Integration in the Northern European Continent. Curran Associates, Inc.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2010

Ravnaas, Kristian Wiik; Farahmand, Hossein; Doorman, Gerard L.. (2010) Optimal Wind Farm Bids under Different Balancing Market Arrangements.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Farahmand, Hossein; Hosseini, Seyed Mohammad Ali; Doorman, Gerard L.; Fosso, Olav B. (2010) Flow Based Activation of Reserves in the Nordic Power System. IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting
Academic article

2009

Jaehnert, Stefan; Farahmand, Hossein; Doorman, Gerard L.. (2009) Modelling of prices using the volume in the Norwegian regulating power market . IEEE conference proceedings
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

Journal publications

Berg, Kjersti; Rana, Rubi; Farahmand, Hossein. (2023) Quantifying the benefits of shared battery in a DSO-energy community cooperation. Applied Energy
Academic article
Haugen, Mari; Farahmand, Hossein; Jaehnert, Stefan; Fleten, Stein-Erik. (2023) Representation of uncertainty in market models for operational planning and forecasting in renewable power systems: a review. Energy Systems, Springer Verlag
Academic article
Ivanko, Dmytro; Farahmand, Hossein; Oleinikova, Irina; Sieraszewski, Damian; Olsen, Ole Kjærland. (2023) Multi-Period Hybrid AC/DC-OPF Model for Flexibility Market Clearing With Seamless TSO-DSO Coordination. IEEE Access
Academic article
Yousefi, Mojtaba; Wang, Jinghao; Høivik, Øivind Fandrem; Rajasekharan, Jayaprakash; Wierling, August Hubert; Farahmand, Hossein. (2023) Short-term inflow forecasting in a dam-regulated river in Southwest Norway using causal variational mode decomposition. Scientific Reports
Academic article
Crespo del Granado, Pedro Andres; Rajasekharan, Jayaprakash; Pandiyan, Surya Venkatesh; Tomasgard, Asgeir; Kara, Güray; Farahmand, Hossein. (2023) Flexibility Characterization, Aggregation, and Market Design Trends with a High Share of Renewables: a Review. Current Sustainable/Renewable Energy Reports
Academic article
Yousefi, Mojtaba; Cheng, Xiaomei; Gazzea, Michele; Wierling, August Hubert; Rajasekharan, Jayaprakash; Helseth, Arild. (2022) Day-ahead inflow forecasting using causal empirical decomposition. Journal of Hydrology
Academic article
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil; Korpås, Magnus; Farahmand, Hossein. (2022) Long-term Value of Flexibility from Flexible Assets in Building Operation. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems
Academic article
Naversen, Christian Øyn; Parvania, Masood; Helseth, Arild; Farahmand, Hossein. (2022) Continuous Hydrothermal Flexibility Coordination under Wind Power Uncertainty. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy
Academic article
Afzali, Peyman; Rashidinejad, Masoud; Abdollahi, Amir; Salehizadeh, Mohammad Reza; Farahmand, Hossein. (2022) A stochastic multi-objective model for energy efficiency and renewable resource planning in energy communities: A sustainably cost-effective trade-off. IET Renewable Power Generation
Academic article
Ivanko, Dmytro; Vågane, Ine Solsvik; Hashemipour, Seyed Naser; Oleinikova, Irina; Crespo del Granado, Pedro Andres; Farahmand, Hossein. (2022) Hybrid AC/DC-OPF ADMM model for TSO coordination with multiple DSOs in Flexibility Market. International Conference on the European Energy Market
Academic article
Pan, Xueping; Zhou, Jieyang; Sun, Xiaorong; Cao, Yang; Cheng, Xiaomei; Farahmand, Hossein. (2022) A hybrid method for day-ahead photovoltaic power forecasting based on generative adversarial network combined with convolutional autoencoder. IET Renewable Power Generation
Academic article
Zaferanlouei, Salman; Lakshmanan, Venkatachalam; Bjarghov, Sigurd; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2022) BATTPOWER application: Large-scale integration of EVs in an active distribution grid – A Norwegian case study. Electric power systems research
Academic article
Kara, Güray; Pisciella, Paolo; Tomasgard, Asgeir; Farahmand, Hossein; Crespo del Granado, Pedro. (2022) Stochastic local flexibility market design, bidding, and dispatch for distribution grid operations. Energy
Academic article
Bjarghov, Sigurd; Farahmand, Hossein; Doorman, Gerard. (2022) Capacity subscription grid tariff efficiency and the impact of uncertainty on the subscribed level. Energy Policy
Academic article
Kara, Güray; Tomasgard, Asgeir; Farahmand, Hossein. (2022) Characterizing flexibility in power markets and systems. Utilities Policy
Academic article
Kraft, Oliver; Pohl, Oliver; Häger, Ulf; Heussen, Kai; Müller, Nils; Afzal, Zeeshan. (2022) Development and Implementation of a Holistic Flexibility Market Architecture. 2022 IEEE Power & Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference (ISGT)
Popular scientific article
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil; Korpås, Magnus; Lindberg, Karen Byskov; Farahmand, Hossein. (2021) A stochastic operational planning model for a zero emission building with emission compensation. Applied Energy
Academic article
Kara, Güray; Pisciella, Paolo; Tomasgard, Asgeir; Farahmand, Hossein. (2021) The impact of uncertainty and time structure on optimal flexibility scheduling in active distribution networks. IEEE Access
Academic article
Helseth, Arild; Haugen, Mari; Farahmand, Hossein; Mo, Birger; Jaehnert, Stefan; Stenkløv, Inge. (2021) Assessing the benefits of exchanging spinning reserve capacity within the hydro-Dominated nordic market. Electric power systems research
Academic article
Bjarghov, Sigurd; Löschenbrand, Markus; Ibn Saif, A.U.N.; Pedrero, Raquel Alonso; Pfeiffer, Christian; Khadem, Shafiuzzaman K.. (2021) Developments and Challenges in Local Electricity Markets: A Comprehensive Review. IEEE Access
Academic article
Emarati, Mohammadreza; Barani, Mostafa; Farahmand, Hossein; Aghaei, Jamshid; Crespo del Granado, Pedro. (2021) A two-level over-voltage control strategy in distribution networks with high PV penetration. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems
Academic article
Cheng, Xiaomei; Farahmand, Hossein; Yousefi, Mojtaba; Arghandeh, Reza; Wang, Hao. (2021) Inflow Forecasting Based On Principal Component Analysis and Long Short Term Memory. 2021 IEEE Intl Conf on Dependable, Autonomic and Secure Computing, Intl Conf on Pervasive Intelligence and Computing, Intl Conf on Cloud and Big Data Computing, Intl Conf on Cyber Science and Technolo
Popular scientific article
Zaferanlouei, Salman; Farahmand, Hossein; Vadlamudi, Vijay Venu; Korpås, Magnus. (2021) BATTPOWER Toolbox: Memory-Efficient and High-Performance Multi-Period AC Optimal Power Flow Solver. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems
Academic article
Naversen, Christian Øyn; Helseth, Arild; Li, Bosong; Parvania, Masood; Farahmand, Hossein; Catalao, João P.S.. (2020) Hydrothermal scheduling in the continuous-time framework. Electric power systems research
Academic article
Bremdal, Bernt Arild; Farahmand, Hossein; Lloret-Gallego, Pau; Ottesen, Stig Ødegaard; Puranik, Sanket; Pellerin, Bryan. (2020) Towards a Reference Architecture for Cloud Based Flexibility Services in the Electricity Domain. CIRED Conference Proceedings
Academic article
Barzegar, Mohammadreza; Rashidinejad, Masoud; MollahassaniPour, Mojgan; Bakhshai, Alireza; Farahmand, Hossein. (2020) A techno-economic assessment of energy efficiency in energy management of a micro grid considering green-virtual resources. Sustainable Cities and Society (SCS)
Academic article
Bø, Andreas Hovde; Kallset, Vegard Viken; Oleinikova, Irina; Farahmand, Hossein; Refsnæs, Karl Ludvig. (2020) The impact of Flow-Based Market Coupling on the Nordic region. International Conference on the European Energy Market
Academic article
Bozorgavari, Seyed Aboozar; Aghaei, Jamshid; Pirouzi, Sasan; Nikoobakht, Ahmad; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2020) Robust planning of distributed battery energy storage systems in flexible smart distribution networks: A comprehensive study. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
Academic article
Naversen, Christian Øyn; Farahmand, Hossein; Helseth, Arild. (2020) Accounting for reserve capacity activation when scheduling a hydropower dominated system. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems
Academic article
Nikoobakht, Ahmad; Aghaei, Jamshid; Farahmand, Hossein; Lakshmanan, Venkatachalam; Korpås, Magnus. (2019) Flexibility of controllable power transformers for managing wind uncertainty using robust adjustable linearised optimal power flow. IET Renewable Power Generation
Academic article
Lillebo, Martin; Zaferanlouei, Salman; Zecchino, Antonio; Farahmand, Hossein. (2019) Impact of large-scale EV integration and fast chargers in a Norwegian LV grid. The Journal of Engineering
Academic article
Nikoobakht, Ahmad; Aghaei, Jamshid; Niknam, Taher; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2019) Electric vehicle mobility and optimal grid reconfiguration as flexibility tools in wind integrated power systems. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems
Academic article
Villanueava Revenga, Rodrigo; Crespo del Granado, Pedro; Oleinikova, Irina; Farahmand, Hossein. (2019) A Minute-To-Minute Unit Commitment Model to Analyze Generators Performance. International Conference on the European Energy Market
Academic article
Aghaei, Jamshid; Bozorgavari, Seyed Aboozar; Pirouzi, Sasan; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2019) Flexibility Planning of Distributed Battery Energy Storage Systems in Smart Distribution Networks. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology - Transactions of Electrical Engineering
Academic article
Pirouzi, Sasan; Aghaei, Jamshid; Niknam, Taher; Khooban, Mohammad Hassan; Dragicevic, Tomislav; Farahmand, Hossein. (2019) Power Conditioning of Distribution Networks via Single-Phase Electric Vehicles Equipped. IEEE Systems Journal
Academic article
Bozorgavari, Seyed Aboozar; Aghaei, Jamshid; Pirouzi, Sasan; Vahidinasab, Vahid; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2019) Two-stage hybrid stochastic/robust optimal coordination of distributed battery storage planning and flexible energy management in smart distribution network. Journal of Energy Storage
Academic article
Barani, Mostafa; Aghaei, Jamshid; Akbari, Mohammad Amin; Niknam, Taher; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2018) Optimal partitioning of smart distribution systems into supply-sufficient microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid
Academic article
Bjarghov, Sigurd; Crespo del Granado, Pedro; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2018) Value of prosumer house batteries: Experiences across the EU. IAEE International Conference
Abstract
Kristiansen, Martin; Korpås, Magnus; Farahmand, Hossein. (2018) Economic and environmental benefits from integrated power grid infrastructure designs in the North Sea. Journal of Physics: Conference Series (JPCS)
Academic article
Sasan, Pirouzi; Aghaei, Jamshid; Niknam, Taher; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2018) Proactive operation of electric vehicles in harmonic polluted smart distribution networks. IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution
Academic article
Kristiansen, Martin; Korpås, Magnus; Farahmand, Hossein. (2018) Towards a fully integrated North Sea offshore grid: An engineering‐economic assessment of a power link island. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Energy and Environment
Academic article
Sasan, Pirouzi; Aghaei, Jamshid; Niknam, Taher; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2018) Exploring prospective benefits of electric vehicles for optimal energy conditioning in distribution networks. Energy
Academic article
Bellenbaum, Julia; Weber, Christoph; Doorman, Gerard L.; Farahmand, Hossein. (2018) Balancing Market Integration - Model-Based Analysis of Potential Cross-Border Reserve Exchange Between Norway and Germany. International Conference on the European Energy Market
Academic article
Akbari, Mohammad Amin; Aghaei, Jamshid; Barani, Mostafa; Niknam, Taher; Ghavidel, Sahand; Farahmand, Hossein. (2018) Convex Models for Optimal Utility-Based Distributed Generation Allocation in Radial Distribution Systems. IEEE Systems Journal
Academic article
Nikoobakht, Ahmad; Aghaei, Jamshid; Niknam, Taher; Vahidinasab, Vahid; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2018) Towards robust OPF solution strategy for the future AC/DC grids: Case of VSC-HVDC-connected offshore wind farms. IET Renewable Power Generation
Academic article
Lie, Arne Øvrebø; Rye, Eirik Andre; Svendsen, Harald Georg; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2017) Validation study of an approximate 2014 European power-flow model using PowerGAMA. IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution
Academic article
Riboldi, Luca; Cheng, Xiaomei; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus; Nord, Lars O.. (2017) Effective Concepts for Supplying Energy to a Large Offshore Oil and Gas Area under Different Future Scenarios. Chemical Engineering Transactions
Academic article
Cheng, Xiaomei; Korpås, Magnus; Farahmand, Hossein. (2017) The impact of electrification on power system in Northern Europe. International Conference on the European Energy Market
Academic article
Uhlen, Kjetil; Jaehnert, Stefan; Hamon, Camille; Bruno, C; Farahmand, Hossein; Inoue, T. (2016) Analytical techniques and tools for power balancing assessments. Cigre Science & Engineering
Academic article
Dorn, Frederic; Farahmand, Hossein; Skjelbred, Hans Ivar; Belsnes, Michael Martin. (2016) Modelling Minimum Pressure Height in Short-term Hydropower Production Planning. Energy Procedia
Academic article
Huertas-Hernando, Daniel; Farahmand, Hossein; Holttinen, Hannele; Kiviluoma, Juha; Rinne, Erkka; Söder, Lennart. (2016) Hydro power flexibility for power systems with variable renewable energy sources: an IEA Task 25 collaboration. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Energy and Environment
Academic article
Gebrekiros, Yonas Tesfay; Doorman, Gerard L.; Jaehnert, Stefan; Farahmand, Hossein. (2015) Reserve procurement and transmission capacity reservation in the Northern European power market. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems
Academic article
Farahmand, Hossein; Jaehnert, Stefan; Aigner, Tobias; Huertas-Hernando, Daniel. (2015) Nordic hydropower flexibility and transmission expansion to support integration of North European wind power. Wind Energy
Academic article
Farahmand, Hossein; Warland, Leif; Huertas-Hernando, Daniel. (2014) The Impact of Active Power Losses on the Wind Energy Exploitation of the North Sea. Energy Procedia
Academic article
Endegnanew, Atsede Gualu; Farahmand, Hossein; Huertas-Hernando, Daniel. (2013) Frequency Quality in the Nordic Power System: Wind Variability, Hydro Power Pump Storage and Usage of HVDC Links. Energy Procedia
Academic article
Jaehnert, Stefan; Wolfgang, Ove; Farahmand, Hossein; Völler, Steve; Huertas-Hernando, Daniel. (2013) Transmission expansion planning in Northern Europe in 2030-Methodology and analyses. Energy Policy
Academic article
Farahmand, Hossein; Rashidinejad, M.; Mousavi, Ali; Gharaveisi, A.A.; Irving, M.R.; Taylor, G.A.. (2012) Hybrid Mutation Particle Swarm Optimisation method for Available Transfer Capability enhancement. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems
Academic article
Farahmand, Hossein; Aigner, Tobias; Doorman, Gerard L.; Korpås, Magnus; Huertas-Hernando, Daniel. (2012) Balancing Market Integration in the Northern European Continent: A 2030 Case Study. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy
Academic article
Farahmand, Hossein; Doorman, Gerard L.. (2012) Balancing market integration in the Northern European continent. Applied Energy
Academic article
Farahmand, Hossein; Hosseini, Seyed Mohammad Ali; Doorman, Gerard L.; Fosso, Olav B. (2010) Flow Based Activation of Reserves in the Nordic Power System. IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting
Academic article

Part of book/report

Reulein, Dana; Tiwari, Shweta; Hestvik, Birk; Kvannli, Aleksander; Pinel, Dimitri; Andresen, Christian Andre. (2023) Large-scale Offshore Wind Development and Decarbonization Pathways of the Norwegian Energy System. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Melle, Sebastian Engmo; Bardal, Kaja; Ivanko, Dmytro; Oleinikova, Irina; Farahmand, Hossein. (2023) Framework and model for flexibility exchange between DSO and LECs. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Berg, Kjersti; Bjarghov, Sigurd Nikolai; Rana, Rubi; Farahmand, Hossein. (2022) The impact of degradation on the investment and operation of a community battery for multiple services. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Stave, Viljar Stensaker; Dynge, Marthe Fogstad; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus; Cali, Umit. (2021) Optimal Utilisation of Grid Capacity for Connection of New Renewable Power Plants in Norway. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Bjarghov, Sigurd; Kalantar-Neyestanaki, Mohsen; Cherkaoui, Rachid; Farahmand, Hossein. (2021) Battery Degradation-Aware Congestion Management in Local Flexibility Markets. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Olsen, Ole Kjærland; Sieraszewski, Damian; Ivanko, Dmytro; Oleinikova, Irina; Farahmand, Hossein. (2021) Hybrid AC/DC Optimal Power Flow Modelling Approach for Coordination in Flexibility Market. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Øvstebø, Mari Lund; Naversen, Christian Øyn; Helseth, Arild; Farahmand, Hossein. (2020) Continuous-time scheduling of a hydrothermal system with integration of offshore wind power. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil; Bjarghov, Sigurd; Farahmand, Hossein. (2020) Representing Long-term Impact of Residential Building Energy Management using Stochastic Dynamic Programming. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Haugen, Mari; Helseth, Arild; Jaehnert, Stefan; Mo, Birger; Farahmand, Hossein; Naversen, Christian Øyn. (2020) On the Importance of Detailed Thermal Modeling for Price Forecasting in Hydro-Thermal Power Systems. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Almenning, Ola Mathias; Bjarghov, Sigurd; Farahmand, Hossein. (2019) Reducing Neighborhood Peak Loads with implicit Peer-to-Peer energy trading under Subscribed Capacity tariffs. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Seijas Fernandez, Andres Antonio; Crespo del Granado, Pedro; Farahmand, Hossein; Rueda, Jose. (2019) Optimal battery systems designs for Distribution Grids: What size and location to invest in?. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Helseth, Arild; Haugen, Mari; Jaehnert, Stefan; Mo, Birger; Farahmand, Hossein; Naversen, Christian Øyn. (2018) Multi-Market Price Forecasting in Hydro-Thermal Power Systems . IEEE conference proceedings
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Zaferanlouei, Salman; Korpås, Magnus; Aghaei, Jamshid; Farahmand, Hossein; Hashemipour, Naser. (2018) Computational Efficiency Assessment of Multi-Period AC Optimal Power Flow including Energy Storage Systems . IEEE conference proceedings
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Tveita, Elise; Löschenbrand, Markus; Bjarghov, Sigurd; Farahmand, Hossein. (2018) Comparison of Cost Allocation Strategies among Prosumers and Consumers in a Cooperative Game. IEEE conference proceedings
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Blom, Fredrik; Farahmand, Hossein. (2018) On the Scalability of Blockchain-Supported Local Energy Markets. IEEE conference proceedings
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Ranaweera, Iromi; Midtgård, Ole-Morten; Korpås, Magnus; Farahmand, Hossein. (2017) Control strategies for residential battery energy storage systems coupled with PV systems. IEEE Press
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Zaferanlouei, Salman; Korpås, Magnus; Farahmand, Hossein; Vadlamudi, Vijay Venu. (2017) Integration of PEV and PV in Norway Using Multi-Period ACOPF — Case Study. IEEE Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Löschenbrand, Markus; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2017) Impact of inertial response requirements on a multi area renewable network. IEEE Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Kristiansen, Martin; Korpås, Magnus; Farahmand, Hossein; Graabak, Ingeborg; Härtel, Philipp. (2016) Introducing System Flexibility to a Multinational Transmission Expansion Planning Model. IEEE conference proceedings
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Rye, Eirik Andre; Lie, Arne Øvrebø; Svendsen, Harald Georg; Korpås, Magnus; Farahmand, Hossein. (2016) Analyzing large-scale renewable energy integration and energy storage in Morocco using a flow-based market model. IEEE conference proceedings
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Cutululis, Nicolaos Antonio; Farahmand, Hossein; Jaehnert, Stefan; Detlefsen, Nina K. S.; Byriel, I.P.; Sørensen, Poul. (2016) Hydropower flexibility and transmission expansion to support integration of offshore wind. Woodhead Publishing Limited
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Zaferanlouei, Salman; Ranaweera, Iromi; Korpås, Magnus; Farahmand, Hossein. (2016) Optimal Scheduling of Plug-in Electric Vehicles in Distribution Systems Including PV, Wind and Hydropower Generation. Energynautics GmbH
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Gebrekiros, Yonas Tesfay; Doorman, Gerard L.; Jaehnert, Stefan; Farahmand, Hossein. (2015) Balancing Energy Market Integration Considering Grid Constraints. IEEE Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Huertas-Hernando, Daniel; Farahmand, Hossein; Jaehnert, Stefan; Völler, Steve; Wolfgang, Ove. (2014) Nordic hydro power flexibility and North European wind power: A transmission expansion study. Curran Associates, Inc.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Gebrekiros, Yonas Tesfay; Doorman, Gerard L.; Jaehnert, Stefan; Farahmand, Hossein. (2013) Bidding in the Frequency Restoration Reserves (FRR) Market for a Hydropower Unit. IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid Communications (SmartGridComm)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Gebrekiros, Yonas Tesfay; Doorman, Gerard L.; Farahmand, Hossein; Jaehnert, Stefan. (2013) Benefits of cross-border reserve procurement based on pre-allocation of transmission capacity. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Gebrekiros, Yonas Tesfay; Farahmand, Hossein; Doorman, Gerard L.. (2012) Impact of Reserve Market Integration on the Value of the North Sea Offshore Grid Alternatives. IEEE conference proceedings
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Farahmand, Hossein; Huertas-Hernando, Daniel; Warland, Leif; Korpås, Magnus; Svendsen, Harald Georg. (2011) Impact of system power losses on the value of an offshore grid for North Sea offshore wind. IEEE conference proceedings
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Farahmand, Hossein; Doorman, Gerard L.. (2011) Modelling of Balancing Market Integration in the Northern European Continent. Curran Associates, Inc.
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Ravnaas, Kristian Wiik; Farahmand, Hossein; Doorman, Gerard L.. (2010) Optimal Wind Farm Bids under Different Balancing Market Arrangements.
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Jaehnert, Stefan; Farahmand, Hossein; Doorman, Gerard L.. (2009) Modelling of prices using the volume in the Norwegian regulating power market . IEEE conference proceedings
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Report

Bjarghov, Sigurd Nikolai; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus. (2022) Designing grid tariffs and local electricity markets for peak demand reduction in distribution grids. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral dissertation
Farahmand, Hossein; Mohamed, Farooq; Oleinikova, Irina; Crespo del Granado, Pedro; Ivanko, Dmytro. (2021) Specification of flexibility need and services (under TSO-DSO coordination). HONOR Project
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Ottesen, Stig Ødegaard; Olivella, Pol; Lloret, Pau; Hentunen, Ari; Del Granado, Pedro Crespo; Bjarghov, Sigurd. (2017) Simplified Battery operation and Control algorithm. NTNU, Institutt for elkraftteknikk
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Korpås, Magnus; Farahmand, Hossein; Del Granado, Pedro Crespo; Ottesen, Stig Ødegaard; Olivella, Pol; Lloret, Pau. (2017) Methods for assessing the value of flexibility in distribution grids. NTNU, Institutt for elkraftteknikk
Report
Bødal, Espen Flo; Del Granado, Pedro Crespo; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus; Olivella, Pol; Munné, Ingrid. (2017) Challenges in distribution grid With high penetration of renewables. NTNU, Institutt for elkraftteknikk
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Uhlen, Kjetil; Jaehnert, Stefan; Hamon, Camille; Bruno, C; Farahmand, Hossein; Inoue, Takehiro. (2016) Analytical Techniques and tools for power balancing assessments. CIGRE (Conseil international des grands réseaux électriques) CIGRE Technical Brochure (648)
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Lie, Arne Øvrebø; Rye, Eirik Andre; Farahmand, Hossein. (2016) Analyzing the Integration of Renewable Energy in Interconnected Power Systems Using a Flow-based Market Model. NTNU
Masters thesis
Holttinen, Hannele; Kiviluoma, Juha; Forcione, Alain; Milligan, Michael; Smith, Charles J; Dobschinski, Jan. (2016) Design and operation of power systems with large amounts of wind power. Final summary report, IEA WIND Task 25, Phase three 2012-2014. VTT Technology
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Sanchis, Gerald; Bakken, Bjørn Harald; Anderski, Thomas; Peirano, Eric; Pestana, Rui; De Clercq, Bernard. (2015) Europe's future secure and sustainable electricity infrastructure : e-Highway2050 project results. RTE
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Farahmand, Hossein; Jaehnert, Stefan; Aigner, Tobias; Huertas-Hernando, Daniel. (2013) TWENTIES Task 16.3. Nordic hydro power generation flexibility and transmission capacity expansion to support North European wind power: 2020 and 2030 case studies. TWENTIES
Report
Farahmand, Hossein. (2012) Integrated Power System Balancing in Northern Europe. Doktoravhandlinger ved NTNU (2012:150)
Doctoral dissertation
Grande, Ove Steinar; Doorman, Gerard L.; Hernando, Daniel Huertas; Farahmand, Hossein. (2011) Alternative schemes for exchange of balancing resources between separate synchronous systems in Northern Europe. SINTEF Energi. Rapport (TR A7102)
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INFORMASJONSMATR

Farahmand, Hossein. (2019) Consumer and prosumer cooperation may equal reduced electricity prices .
Website (informational material)

Teaching

Courses

Former Courses

Responsible for the 5-year course "TET4185- Power Markets, Resources and Environment " (2015-)
Responsible for the specialisation course "ELK-15 Hydro Power Scheduling and Miscellaneous Topics on Electricity Markets" (2018-2021)
Participating in organising the PhD course "ET8209 - Methods for Power Production Scheduling." (2020-)
Participating in organising in continuing education in technology course (EVU): ET6205-The distribution grid of the future (2022)

Supervision