1. NLDC 1 VLPGO : Group of the Very Large Power Grid Operators

2. VLPGO : Introduction The Genesis  August 14, 2003 blackout in the eastern part of USA  Large scale disruptions and huge losses  Such disturbances are faced by all System Operators frequently  Underlying reliability issues need to be addressed. The Beginning  Started as a group of organizations from various countries across the world, operating power grids of size more than 50,000 MW  A total of 13 organizations from 10 countries across the globe part of this initiative  POWERGRID, India: a founder member of this group  2010: VLPGO incorporated in the USA as a non-profit organization The Objective  Identifying the challenges and issues that are unique to the operation of very large power grids (50,000 MW +)  Sharing the experiences gained and the best practices adopted by various utilities  Development of a common vision in related technology areas  Development of a consensus on a prioritized list of issues, which are of common interest to the participating members  Development of joint action plans and initiatives

3. VLPGO: Present Members California ISO, USA ETSO / ENTSO, Europe KPX, South Korea Midwest ISO, USA National Grid, UK ONS, Brazil PJM, USA POWERGRID, India REE, Spain RTE, France SO-CDO of UPS, Russia State Grid Corporation of China TEPCO, Japan Terna, Italy

4. VLPGO: Structure & Information Exchange Structure  Steering Committee – CEOs of all Member organizations  Meets once a year – In October  Governing Body – Designated Representatives from each organization  Meets twice a year  Working Groups on Subjects of Common Interest  One of the member countries takes the lead, responsible for development of the subject  Information collection through Questionnaires, Analysis & Collation of responses of members by Lead  Preparation and Presentation of report in the Annual Meeting  Teleconferences & Meetings, if necessary Information Exchange  Through Emails only

5. VLPGO: Working Groups in 2009 WG: Working Group JP: Joint Project WS: Workshop

6. VLPGO: Working Groups in 2010 WG: Working Group JP: Joint Project WS: Workshop

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