Robert Soler Email & Phone Number

Palaiseau, Fr

Saclay, Île-De-France, France

Manager of the SAFIR R&D project dealing with the stability of the interconnected electrical system and the challenges related to variable renewable energy integration. The project addresses also ancillary services evolution in the grid codes and the consequences for EDF.Work-Package Leader in the EU-SysFlex H2020 European project (nov. 2017-Feb. 2022) which was aiming at studying the needs and mitigation measures in terms of flexibility of the European electrical system in scenarios of high share of renewable energy generation. In charge of the scalability and replicability analyses and of the coordination of the elaboration of a flexibility roadmap for Europe.Expert in standardisation representing EDF in the IEC Technical Committee TC120 (Electrical Energy Storage Systems). Chairman of the French national committee UF120.Selected by the European Commission in 2021 as monitor of the last phase of the NEXTOWER european H2020 project dealing with the development of a thermal storage for atmospheric air-based concentrated solar power (CSP).

Paris Area, France

Senior Research Engineer on Renewable Energy Integration and Energy Storage. Responsible for :- Support in the preparation of long term R&D programs ;- Strategic analyses and prospective studies ;- Studies related to renewable energy integration in the electrical system ;Work-Package Leader in the H2020 European project EU-SysFlex (Pan-European system with an efficient coordinated use of flexibilities for the integration of a large share of RES).EDF's standardisation representative within the IEC technical committee TC120 (Electrical Energy Storage Systems) since March 2017. Chairman of the French national committee UF120.EDF's Representative within the European Association of Energy Storage (EASE) in the Technology and value Assessment Committee.Selected by the European Commission in 2018 as monitor of the first phase of the NEWSOL european H2020 project dealing with the development of advanced materials solutions based on innovative storage media and concepts for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP). Selected by the European Commission as monitor of the first two phases (in 2018 and 2019) of the NEXTOWER european H2020 project dealing with the development of a thermal storage for atmospheric air-based concentrated solar power (CSP). EDF's participant to the H2020 European project CREATE (June 2015 - May 2018) aiming at developing a thermochemical storage for buildings. In charge of the cost-benefit analysis of the system.

Paris Area, France

Senior Research Engineer on Solar Energy Technologies for Power Generation. Responsible for :- Support in the preparation of long term R&D programs in the field of solar energy ;- Strategic analyses and prospective studies - Technological audits prior to EDF Investments- Technological watch on solar energy technologiesProject Manager of EDF R&D’s project on « Concentrated Solar Power » from January 2010 to December 2014, in charge of the coordination of the following tasks:- Technological watch - Solar Resource evaluation- Modelling of CSP plants for performance evaluation and assessment of the annual yield, in partnership with the CENER Spanish Research Center- Dynamic modelling and control in partnership with the IEECAS Lab of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the CENER Spanish Research Center- Development of an hybrid system composed of a gas turbine coupled to a central receiver system in partnership with CNRS-Promes lab- Development of a thermal energy storage with a thermocline tank in partnership with the Aqylon CompanyChairman of OME's Renewable Energy Committee (from 2010 to 2012) and afterwards Vice-Chairman of the Committee (OME : Observatoire Méditerranéen de l'Energie)Member of the Steering Committee at the European PV technology Platform and Working group Leader (from March 2011 to September 2013) on 'Policies and Instruments'​Project Proposal Evaluator for DG ENERGY in the field of solar energy: i) FP7-ENERGY-2010-2 Topic Energy.2012.2.1-2 (April 2012), ii) FP7-ENERGY-2010-2 Topic Energy. 2.1 (May 2011),

Paris Area, France

Project Manager of EDF R&D’S project on Solar Energy Technologies (Photovoltaics and Concentrated Solar Power).Work-Package Leader in the MED CSD EU Project (FP7, June 2008-June 2010).Coordinator: OME, Consortium: 12 partnersProject proposal evaluator for the French National Agency for Research (ANR: Agence Nationale de la Recherche) in 2007 and 2008.Project proposal evaluator for the Interdisciplinary Energy Programme (PEI: Programme Interdisciplinaire Energie 2006-2009) in 2007 and 2008.Project Proposal Evaluator for DG TREN and DG Research in the field of solar energy: i) FP7-ENERGY-2010-2, Topic 2.9-1 (May 2010), ii) FP7 ENERGY 2008 1 Topic 2.5-1 (Phase 1 on December 2008 & January 2009 and Phase 2 on April and May 2009), iii) FP7 ENERGY 2008 TREN 1 Topic 2.1-3 (November 2008),

Paris Area, France

Senior Research Engineer on Photovoltaic Technologies and Rural Electrification Responsible for :- Support in the preparation of long term R&D programs in the field of solar energy ;- Strategic analyses and prospective studies - Technological audits prior to EDF Investments- Technological watch on solar energy technologiesProject Evaluations carried out for the European Commission (DG TREN and DG Research) in the fields of Photovoltaics and Concentrated Solar Power.Vice-Chairman of OME's Renewable Energy Committee (OME : Observatoire Méditerranéen de l'Energie)Member of the Board of the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) from 2003 to 2007.EDF's participant to the HICON PV project (High Concentration PV Power System). Ref. 502626. Energy1-Sustainable Energy Systems–FP6.Funding: European Commission, DG Research.Project Proposal Evaluator for DG TREN in the field of solar energy: FP6 2005-TREN 04 (January 2006)

Paris Area, France

Project Manager for rural electrification in developing countriesResponsible for setting up a series of tools and methodologies for EDF Group experts in charge of feasibility studies on rural electrification projects. Technical expert involved in EDF's international projects in the field of rural electrification- Mauritania (June 98 - March 99): feasibility study for the electrification of 5 rural villages- Mali (June 97 - June 98): responsible for the techno-economic selection of a solution for the electrification of the rural city of Diema (6000 inhabitants): - Indonesia (Jan. 97 - Sept 98), Transindo Project managed by TRANSENERGIE (electrification of 4 Indonesian transmigration villages): contribution to the elaboration of specifications for the installations and testing of the equipment used.- Mali (June 96 - May 97): contribution to the techno-economic selection of electrification solutions suitable for isolated villages in the Cotton Region of Mali. Work-Package Leader in the European Project MED 2010 (Feb. 01 - Jul. 02)(Coordinator: OME, Consortium: 12 partners)Work-Package Leader in the European Project IRESMED (Nov. 98 - Oct. 2000)Coordinator: OME, Consortium: 21 partnersEDF's participant in the European Project INTERSUDMED (Jan 96 - Dec 97)Coordinator: CIEMAT (ES), Consortium: 18 partners

Paris Area, France

Subjects of studies and achievements:- Statistical study of insulation coordination (July 93 - Dec. 95)- Insulation coordination case studies- Robotic maintenance of transmission lines and substations (Jan. 92 - June 93)- Synthetic-Sheath surge arresters (Nov.89 - Dec. 91)- Contribution to the elaboration of international standards (CENELEC, IEC)

Lille Area, France

Contribution to a Project for the company KEB (Kerala Electricity Board, Kerala State Utility Company - India) on behalf of EDF's International Division: planning of the MV distribution networks of three towns in the State of Kerala: Cochin, Trivandrum and Calicut.

Paris Area, France

- In charge of lectures on Renewable Energy Economics, Electrical System Dynamics and Electricity Storage in the EEET Master (Economy of Environment, Energy and transportation).- Participation to the end of studies jury- Support to students for internship selection- Tutoring