Gil Silva Sampaio

Area Manager

I have an Integrated Masters in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, obtained in 2012. After graduation, I gained industrial experience in the IT consulting sector, followed by a scholarship to develop graphical interfaces for the Operational Research Group of the Faculty of Economics.

In 2014, I joined the Centre for Power Systems (CPES) of INESC TEC, where I focused on the development of advanced tools for the monitoring and control of electrical distribution networks. In addition, in 2015 I enrolled in MIT Portugal's Ph.D. programme in Sustainable Energy Systems.

My work mainly revolves around improving traditional analytical approaches and leveraging large amounts of data to create innovative, data-driven solutions. At the intersection of technology, research and sustainability, my research and experience have made tangible contributions in real-world environments faced by energy distribution companies. This has been demonstrated through consulting services provided to private entities, as well as active involvement in European pilot projects.

Domains

Artificial Intelligence Power and Energy Systems

Projects

ADMS4LV

InteGrid

Demonstration of INTElligent grid technologies for renewables INTEgration and INTEractive consumer participation enabling INTEroperable market solutions and INTErconnected stakeholders

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Publications

ENEIDA DEEPGRID®: BRINGING THE OPERATIONAL AWARENESS TO THE LV GRID

Couto, R;Faria, J;Oliveira, J;Sampaio, G;Bessa, R;Rodrigues, F;Santos, R;

2023

IET Conference Proceedings

MARKET-BASED FLEXIBILITY SERVICES FOR CONGESTION MANAGEMENT - A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH USING THE EXAMPLE OF GERMAN DISTRIBUTION GRIDS

Brummund, D;Milzer, G;D'Hulst, R;Kratsch, P;Hashmi, MU;Adam, L;Sampaio, G;Kaffash, M;

2023

IET Conference Proceedings

THE EUNIVERSAL PORTUGUESE DEMONSTRATOR: FROM MV-LV COORDINATED IDENTIFICATION OF FLEXIBILITY NEEDS TO ACTIVATION THROUGH THE UMEI

Mourão, RL;Gouveia, C;Sampaio, G;Retorta, F;Merckx, C;Benothman, F;Águas, A;Boto, P;Silva, CD;Milzer, G;Marzano, G;Dumont, C;Crucifix, P;Kaffash, M;Heylen, E;

2023

IET Conference Proceedings

EUNIVERSAL'S SMART GRID SOLUTIONS FOR THE COORDINATED OPERATION & PLANNING OF MV AND LV NETWORKS WITH HIGH EV INTEGRATION

Sampaio G.;Gouveia C.;Bessa R.;Villar J.;Retorta F.;Carvalho L.;Merckx C.;Benothman F.;Promel F.;Panteli M.;Mourão R.L.;Louro M.;Águas A.;Marques P.;

2022

IET Conference Proceedings

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Centres

Power and Energy Systems

The Centre for Power and Energy Systems (CPES) is a global reference in the large-scale integration of renewable-based electricity generation into the power system.We research and develop advanced solutions that enable the monitoring, control, optimisation, and forecasting of electricity production and consumption, as well as multi-energy systems. Our work supports the decarbonisation of the energy system, the electrification of society, and the large-scale integration of renewables, making power grids more flexible, intelligent, and resilient.Our research results include models, methodologies, hardware, and software (much of it open source) designed for various energy sector stakeholders, including citizens, communities, service providers, system operators, regulators, policy-makers, and governmental bodies.We operate a Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles Laboratory – the X-Energy Lab (link) – where we validate technological advancements in real-world conditions, ensuring that our solutions have a tangible impact on the energy sector.Thanks to our expertise, we hold a prominent role in both national and international projects supporting the energy transition, while also providing direct services to key players in the electricity sector.