The increase in the frequency of critical meteorological events, observed in recent years in our country, calls for an expanding research effort to support the enhancement of resilience in the Italian national electrical system. In this context, it becomes imperative to identify high-risk areas, where network infrastructures are particularly exposed to such events. This analysis serves as a foundation for implementing targeted interventions aimed at preventing and reducing the risks of power interruptions. To achieve this goal, climatic data will be evaluated with a convection-permitting resolution, recently made available by the CMCC Foundation for Italy. Additionally, post-processing methods will be developed to make this information usable in Terna’s decision-making systems, further optimizing their effectiveness
12 months from 24/10/2023 to 19/10/2024
General aims
This study will focus on hazard assessment from extreme events that may result in damage to National Transmission Grid infrastructure
CMCC role
Single provider of the consultancy
Activities
Activity 1: Coordination and project management
Activity 2: Current hazard mapping –
Activity 3: Expected hazard mapping using high- and ultra-high-resolution climate projections.
Expected results
Current and extreme hazard assessment for extreme events most of interest in terms of damage to ‘infrastructure of interest